Artist Workshop: Harry Harrison – Tonalist Portrait Painting (Max Meldrum’s Method)
Wednesday 18 November 2026
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Meet some of this year’s Lester Prize finalists and hear first-hand about their work. Each artist will give a relaxed 10–15 minute talk, so you can easily catch a few across the weekend. See the programme below for times and speakers.
Please note that this programme is subject to change.
Free entry for WA Museum members. Entrance to the WA Museum Boola Bardip is $15 ($10 concession), which gives you a membership with unlimited general entry for 12 months.
| Time | Artist | Artwork |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | Kim Harding | Kim with black cockatoo |
| 10:15 am | Dwayne Jessell | Marks of life |
| 10:30 am | Khue Nguyen | I’m here, dad. I’ve got you. |
| 10:45 am | Troy Drill | Image of me out there |
| 11:00 am | Annabel Butler | Elisabeth in the big sofa |
| 11:15 am | Nigel Sense | Lost in India |
| 11:30 am | Sky Parra | Portrait of Scott Austic |
| 11:45 am | Yasamin Khadembashi | Immoral warrior |
| Lunch break | ||
| 1:00 pm | Elyn Brey | Rosemary – a woman of lace |
| 1:15 pm | Nicole O’Loughlin | Woman ignoring housework |
| 1:30 pm | Vanessa Wright | Tullah House |
| 1:45 pm | Lucinda Tassone | Beauty was shattered |
| Time | Artist | Artwork |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | Harry Harrison | Portrait of Andrea |
| 10:15 am | Bronwyn Hill | Joel Birch |
| 10:30 am | Phil Barron | Portrait of Julia Barron |
| 10:45 am | Sophie Hann | Ruben |
| 11:00 am | Lily Wilson-Nannup | My memory of Lolo |
| 11:15 am | Stephanie McClory | Michael Theo |
| 11:30 am | Fiona O’Byrne | Luci, now |
| 11:45 am | Anne Farrell | Held |
| Lunch break | ||
| 1:00 pm | Khashayar Salmanzadeh | A new garden |
| 1:15 pm | Harley Manifold | Big Alex |
| 1:30 pm | Renee Broders | Where the line is strung |
| 1:45 pm | Andrew Nicholls | Gaia |
| Time | Artist | Artwork |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | Phil Barron | Portrait of Julia Barron |
| 12:15 pm | Lily Wilson-Nannup | My memory of Lolo |
| 12:30 pm | Yasamin Khadembashi | Immoral warrior |
| 12:45 pm | Lucinda Tassone | Beauty was shattered |
| 1:00 pm | Andrew Nicholls | Gaia |
We are excited to bring you our annual workshop series. Join a different Lester Prize Finalist for a two hour practical workshop at WA Museum Boola Bardip. All materials are included in the ticket price.
Ph 08 9423 5116
PO Box 1110
Nedlands WA 6909
