We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Sir John Sulman Prize 1961

As it became more difficult to send judges around Australia to judge murals ‘in situ’, 1961 was the last year in which murals were included in the competition for many years, and the last time murals were the sole entry requirement for that year.

  • Roberta Bell - Growth of amoeba
  • Ivan Englund - Ceramic mural
  • Lesley Fletcher - Perspex mural for EOC Le Maire, Esq
  • Weaver Hawkins - Education
  • Anthony Kennedy - Jungle rhythm
  • Cec Knight - Playground
  • Bettina McMahon - Medieval musicians
  • Marie Muller - Madonna
  • Marie Muller - Trio
  • Robin Norling - Sea movement and rocks
  • Molly Stephens - Theatre foyer panel
  • Ian Van Wieringen - Mural in relief