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John Leslie Art Prize finalist: Jason Cordero’s It Appeared the Guide Was In Error, 2018. Supplied.

Gippsland Art Gallery has announced the finalists for the 2018 John Leslie Art Prize. The acquisitive prize worth $20,000 Prize will be acquired for the Gallery’s permanent collection. There is also a $1000 Prize available for the Best Gippsland Work.

Gallery Director Simon Gregg said: ‘The standard of entries this year was phenomenal, and proves that painting is flourishing in Australia today.’

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