Olley had put the final touches on the show the day before she died and Philip Bacon, who had exhibited her work for decades, had prepared a catalogue to show her that weekend.

The exhibition will profile a life that was immersed in art – her own and …

MOAC combines exhibitions of paintings and objects, an interactive multi-media drawing activity, research library and education workshop, and is complemented by the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. 'A Generous Life’ examines the legacy and influence of much-loved Australian artist, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) who spent a formative part of her career in Brisbane. The opening night was attended by about 350 people among whom were the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, who gave an address, i…

The Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio Spaces are limited and bookings are essential – Her work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the NERAM, New England Regional Art Museum and the Museum of Sydney.Margaret Olley's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $7 USD to $144,654 USD, depending on the size and medium of the …
Interior View of the Hat Factory re-creation at the Margaret Olley Art Centre Favourite. MOAC celebrates the career, life and legacy of its namesake, Margaret Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors.

Education. Margaret Olley was an Australian painter who was born in 1923.

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2 Mistral Road (Cnr Tweed Valley Way) The home studio recreation is on permanent display while exhibitions of artworks in MOAC will change twice a year.View into the Hat Factory at the Margaret Olley Art CentreThe Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio The Margaret Olley Art Centre (MOAC) is the third and final stage of the Tweed Regional Gallery. The Tweed Regional Gallery is open with restrictions in place.

She continues to be treasured for both her contribution to our country’s cultural landscape as well as being a delight of a human being, … Of the last paintings that Olley did before her death, 27 were exhibited at Sotheby's Australia in Woollahra in an exhibition entitled The Inner Sanctum of Margaret Olley that opened on 2 March 2012. Margaret Olley was one of Australia’s most prolific artists, celebrating a vibrant and full life that spilled over into her immediately recognisable paintings. Margaret Olley Art Centre. Share. Exhibitions & Programs Prizes & Awards. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential –

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Exhibitions. A charismatic character, she exerted a lasting impact on many artists as a mentor and friend and was also a muse for artists including William Dobell and Jeffrey Smart. A generous life – GOMA celebrates the beloved Margaret Olley with a major free exhibition.



The objective of the Gallery’s Exhibition Program is:The Tweed Regional Gallery is open with restrictions in place.