THE 48TH RIO TINTO & QAL MARTIN HANSON MEMORIAL ART AWARDS

THE 48TH RIO TINTO & QAL MARTIN HANSON MEMORIAL ART AWARDS

An exhibition of entries created by established, emerging and amateur artists Australia wide.

The Art Awards are one of Queensland’s most prestigious regional art events and is eagerly anticipated each year.

OPENING DAY EVENTS

Judge’s Floor Talk - 10.30am, Saturday 21 October
Judge's Illustrated Lecture – 1pm, Saturday 21 October
Official Opening and Awards Presentation - 6pm, Saturday 21 October

CATALOGUE OF ENTRIES

Click here to view The 48th Rio Tinto & QAL Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards Catalogue of Entries.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Click here to view The 48th Rio Tinto & QAL Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards winners list.

QAL PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS

One artwork from each section with the most votes from the public wins the QAL People's Choice Award. Voting opens 10am, Saturday 21 October 2023 and must be done at the Gallery & Museum. 

OUR 2023 SPONSORS

The Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards are only possible each year thanks to ongoing support from local individuals, businesses and industry, including Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina Limited as major sponsors.

The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum is thankful to have these sponsors and strives hard every year to ensure that The Art Awards are unforgettable.