Helene Leane Visual Artist
Living in Regional NSW does not necessarily mean isolation for an artist. Participating in activities within the township allows me to connect with fellow artists and having access to Create NSW Regional Arts Programme is a must. Since running my own gallery (2020) I have managed to have a permanent exhibition space that has had remarkable consequences for my art making. The mountains, fresh air and a healthy lifestyle are the best stimulus for my creativity.
Education
2021 Statement of Attainment in Bush Regeneration (TAFE NSW)
2009 Certificate IV Training & Assessment, MW Training
2008 Certificate in Art Therapy (CECAT)
2001 Master of Education (Mathematics) University of Newcastle.
2000 Master of Teaching (Visual Arts) University of Sydney
1990 Bachelor of Arts University of Sydney (Fine Arts & History)
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Finalist
2014 Meroogal Women's Art Prize, Nowra
2014 Gosford Art Prize
2014 Muswellbrook Photographic Prize
2013 Broken Hill Outback Prize
2013 Muswellbrook Art Prize
2013 CPM Print Award, Murwillumbah
2011 CPM Print Award, Murwillumbah
2010 Kilgour Prize for Contemporary Figurative Painting, Newcastle Regional Gallery
2010 Muswellbrook Photographic Award
2009 Gosford Art Prize
2009 Muswellbrook Art Prize
2009 CPM Print Award, Murwillumbah
2008 Newcastle Emerging Artist Award
Award
2024 Mission for Seafarers Open Prize
2022 Dungog Art Society - First Local Prize
2018 Dungog Art Society, First in Miniature
2013 Singleton Art prize,, Highly Commended
2008 Port Macquarie Art Society Easter Prize 1st Prize Printmaking
2008 Port Macquarie Art Society Easter Prize Highly Commended
2007 Art in the Vines, Broke Highly Commended
1999 Centre of Contemporary Crafts “Outstanding Achievement in Visual Art Education.”
Solo Exhibitions
2024 Inside Liddell, Gallery on Dowling, Dungog
2022 Chichester Catchment , Straitjacket Gallery, Newcastle
2017 Red Gold, the Cedar Story, Janet Clayton , Sydney and Gallery 139, Newcastle
2016 Coal Dusted, Gallery 139, Newcastle, Solo
2015 Lino and Lace, Gallery 139, Newcastle Solo
2014 Mirrored in the Earth, Gosford Regional Gallery Solo
2014 And the Earth Breathes Too, Muswellbrook Regional Gallery Solo
International Exhibitions
2011 Agora Gallery, Chelsea ,New York, Art from Australia and Beyond