To mark 30 years of the satirical art prize, the touring exhibition has been in Deniliquin since early May.
And after it closes at the Deniliquin Peppin Heritage Centre on June 28, it will be off to another regional gallery.
The Bald Archy is one of the most anticipated touring exhibitions in Australia.
Each year artists of all styles and standards are invited to submit comic or satirical portraits of a distinguished Australian that embrace humour, parody and caricature.
The result has been three decades of celebrating the lighter side of art and the larrikin Australian spirit.
The Bald Archy was founded by Peter Batey OAM, with Museum of the Riverina manager Luke Grealy taking charge after Mr Batey’s death in 2019.
Mr Batey established the art prize to support his goal of improving cultural experiences for rural and regional Australians.
It started as one of several attractions at the Coolac Festival of Fun, and grew to be an event in its own right.
“The Bald Archy portrait awards presents irreverent, provocative and highly accessible caricatures of Australians who had been newsworthy during that year,” Mr Grealy said.
The Deniliquin Peppin Heritage Centre’s gallery space is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sundays from 9am to 2pm. An entry fee of $3 applies.
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