Darren Crothers - Judge

Artist Darren Crothers, born in Ouyen, Victoria in 1967, can be described as a Representational Artist who seeks to create unique drawings and paintings, encouraging a dialogue with the viewer.

Located in Maiden Gully, he draws inspiration from the surrounding region of Central Victoria. He is passionate about capturing the transient and changing character of Australian life.

Darren studied Fine Art at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, in 1995, under the tutelage of such Artists as Francis Giacco, Nigel Thomson and Paul Delprat. In 1996 he became a teaching assistant to Francis Giacco. He also studied with Graeme Inson, the protégé of the Tonal Impressionist Max Meldrum. Some of Darren’s exhibition highlights have included:

• The Brett Whiteley Scholarship, Julian Ashton Art School.
• Joshua Smith Memorial prize for drawing, Julian Ashton Art School.
• James Farrell Self Portrait Award – People’s Choice, Castlemaine Art Gallery.
• Alice Bale $40,000 Travelling Scholarship, which allowed travel through Europe studying art at the major Art museums.
• 2007 Archibald Portrait Prize – Finalist, NSW Art Gallery.
• 2014 Bendigo Rotary Club Easter Art Show -­‐ Best in Show. Judge -­‐ Jennifer Kalionis, Castlemaine Art Gallery Director.
• 2017 Art Beyond the Divide -­‐ Most outstanding Artwork. Judges – Liz Walker and Cindy Ferguson.
• 2019 Artist in Residence, Bendigo Rotary Club Easter Art Show.
• 2019 Castlemaine Rotary Art Show -­‐ Best Picture. Judge -­‐ Emma Busowsky Cox, Curator Bendigo Art Gallery.
• 2019 Art Beyond the Divide -­‐ Most outstanding Artwork. Judge -­‐ Maudie Palmer AO.
• 2019 Charlton Rotary Club Art exhibition -­‐ Best Oil. Judge -­‐ Julie McLaren, Curator Art Gallery of Ballarat.
• 2022 Castlemaine Rotary Art Show-­‐Major art prize. Judge-­‐ Naomi Cass, Castlemaine Art Gallery Director

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