News | November 2008

Grant Stevens wins QANTAS Spirit of Youth Award for the Visual Arts

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor last night became a ‘mentor’ for young Dr Grant Stevens as she awarded him cash and flights worth $10,000 as the 2008 recipient of the QANTAS Spirit of Youth Award for the Visual Arts, for his fresh and innovative approach to contemporary art.

Peter Alwast wins Premier of Queensland National New Media Art Award

Peter Alwast was awarded the $75,000 Premier of Queensland’s National New Media Art Award.

Alwast won the major prize for his 3D animation work Everything. It took him seven months to create his impressive three-screen installation, which explored the connections between the real and virtual worlds. The work enters the Queensland Art gallery’s collection.

This work will be part of Peter’s upcoming exhibition at gbk, which opens November 27.