Patrick Francis wins MIRA 2014
Maribyrnong Inclusive Recognition Awards (MIRA)
These awards are given each year to individuals, clubs, groups, businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have contributed to improving the quality of life of people with disability in the City of Maribyrnong. - See more at: http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/mira#sthash.vn0vrSvy.dpuf
MIRA Award Winners 2014
The 2014 MIRA awards were presented by the Mayor, Cr Nam Quach and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Wall at a celebration coinciding with International Day of People with Disability on Friday 5 December 2014 in the Bluestone Church Arts Space.
Arts (Individual) Winner - Patrick Francis
Patrick Francis is an enthusiastic, emerging Australian artist with autism and an intellectual disability. Patrick endeavours to communicate through his paintings which explore aspects of his personal experience, resulting in distilled images that represent various portraits and still-life. Patrick Francis was the only disabled artist selected for SafARI 2014 national exhibition coinciding with the opening weeks of the Biennale of Sydney. He was also the youngest artist and only one of three disabled artists selected for the Melbourne Now national exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square. He was also a featured artist at the Melbourne Art Fairs in 2012 and 2014 (international exhibitions).
MIRA Award Winners 2014
The 2014 MIRA awards were presented by the Mayor, Cr Nam Quach and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Wall at a celebration coinciding with International Day of People with Disability on Friday 5 December 2014 in the Bluestone Church Arts Space.
- Arts Award (Individual) Winner - Patrick Francis
- Arts Award (Group) Winner - Arts Access Western Edge (AAWE) Collective
- Inclusive Business Practices Award Winners - Love Luvo and Pompello
- Volunteer Award Winners - Lawrie Horner and Kirsten Armstrong
- Youth Achievement Award Winner - Alex Wardell
Arts (Individual) Winner - Patrick Francis
Patrick Francis is an enthusiastic, emerging Australian artist with autism and an intellectual disability. Patrick endeavours to communicate through his paintings which explore aspects of his personal experience, resulting in distilled images that represent various portraits and still-life. Patrick Francis was the only disabled artist selected for SafARI 2014 national exhibition coinciding with the opening weeks of the Biennale of Sydney. He was also the youngest artist and only one of three disabled artists selected for the Melbourne Now national exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre in Federation Square. He was also a featured artist at the Melbourne Art Fairs in 2012 and 2014 (international exhibitions).