Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Thursday 29 May 1952, page 4


M.G.M. ART CONTEST

Canberra entrants failed to se-cure places in the art contest conducted by Metro-GoldwynMayer for the picture "An Am-

erican In Paris."

First prize of £250 went to Jean Bellette, whose subject was "Girl With Still Life." Second prize of £100 was won by Wall-ace Thompson, who painted "Girl With Flower."

Eight artists were highly

commended for their work.

The exhibition of paintings was opened in the David Jones'

Art Gallery this week by the N.S.W. Minister for Education, Mr. R. J. Heffron.