Major Sponsors’ Foreword Once again, our biennial art prize has attracted many entries. Along with our regular sponsors, art gallery staff and Friends of the Gallery, we welcome you to this amazing art event. Your presence is reassuring for the continuity of artistic interest in this area but like all organisations we strive to have more regular visitors to the gallery. We rely on philanthropy; it opens opportunities to get involved in the support of the arts community. This financial support, such as the support from our principal supporter and major sponsors, enables continued recognition and promotes the value of the arts. The Friends maintains the Art Fund, enabling them to support projects and art prizes organised by the Gallery. Bequests are greatly appreciated! We know you will appreciate this exhibition, realising the hard work, innovation and commitment of the artists. We thank Susi Muddiman OAM for kindly agreeing to the difficult task of selecting the winner. Philip Walkom OAM and Dusty Walkom OAM Gallery Patrons and Principal Sponsors President’s Message On behalf of the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Naked & Nude Art Prize. The $40,000 winning entry will be acquired by the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery and donated to the Manning Regional Art Gallery permanent collection. The Val Good Memorial Award of $2,000 will go to the most popular painting, chosen by our gallery visitors. Over the past 33 years, the Friends Art Fund Trust, The Manning Regional Art Gallery and the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery have collaborated to provide a platform for local and national artists to showcase the naked and nude genre. We had a record number of entries to choose from and thank our organisers, selectors and our judge, Lauretta Morton OAM, for their contribution in bringing us this fabulous exhibition to Manning Regional Art Gallery. Thank you also to the Gallery staff and for Midcoast Council in providing this wonderful cultural space to showcase these fabulous works. I would like to thank our major sponsors, Dr Philip and Mrs Dusty Walkom OAM and our other supporters without whom the Naked & Nude Art Prize would not have become what it is today: a nationally significant arts event. Lastly, thank you to the artists who contributed their time and effort in entering the prize. Where would we be without those creative minds helping us to engage in and inspire us to experience such a wide range of works. Peter Hugill, Friends President 2025
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