The travel draw is an annual fundraising campaign organised exclusively for members. This year, there are ten luxury prizes worth more than $66,000 to be won.

Our promise to you: every dollar raised from each ticket purchased goes towards helping the Gallery to acquire works for the collection.

The Travel Draw is now closed. Thank you to all members who entered and congratulations to the winners.

The winning ticket numbers are:
1. 28720
2. 33096
3. 21384
4. 27281
5. 4162
6. 13949
7. 18064
8. 10837
9. 31378
10. 22977

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1st prize: Spanish holiday

Qantas business class for two to Spain

Travel to London with Qantas in their award-winning business class Skybed, the ultimate in style and comfort, and then onto Spain to start your holiday. Qantas is widely regarded as the world’s leading long-distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. Since 1995, Qantas has been the principal sponsor of the Yiribana Gallery at the Art Gallery of NSW and also provides essential support for major international exhibitions held at the Gallery.

Courtesy Qantas

Spain by train

Relax and enjoy the wonderful countryside of Spain from your first-class seat on RENFE, the Spanish Government-owned rail network. Should time permit, take some day tours to a few of Spain’s beautiful cities such as Granada, Cordoba, Santiago de Compostela or Logroño. This prize also includes the option to travel to France and Italy for a few days after your Spain tour. Rail Plus, Australia’s leading international rail specialist, will arrange your train schedule so that you will travel in comfort and style. Rail Plus provides booking and ticketing facilities for Europe, USA, Canada, Asia and Australia.

Courtesy Rail Plus

Accommodation

Diana Eddy and Associates, specialists in a range of distinctive and independent European hotels, castles, country houses, villas and apartments, has arranged a total of six nights’ accommodation and breakfasts for two in Spain – three nights in Barcelona and three nights in Madrid, courtesy of The Derby Hotels Collection. Choose one five-star hotel in each city, confirmed according to availability.

Barcelona: Claris Hotel, 5-star GL Located in the centre of Barcelona, a stone’s throw from Passeig de Gràcia and moments from Plaça Catalunya, the city’s nerve centre. Boasting comfort and high-quality service, the hotel enjoys the best location for discovering Barcelona and taking advantage of all the tourist and leisure activities the city has to offer.

Barcelona: Hotel Bagués, 5-star GL Right in the middle of Barcelona’s largest cultural and shopping areas, close to the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, the cathedral and the emblematic Boqueria market, Bagués hotel-museum occupies the building that was the historic palace of El Regulador, built in 1850 by architect Josep Fontserè i Doménech.

Madrid: Villa Real, 5-star A classic five-star hotel in the centre of Madrid where tradition and modernity meet. At the hotel’s East 47 restaurant enjoy the most delicious cuisine and the most delightful tapas. These elements, together with art treasures including Roman mosaics and sculptures and contemporary art by Guinovart, Warhol and Tàpies, make the Villa Real a magnificent hotel.

Madrid: Hotel Urban, 5-star Located on Carrera de San Jerónimo, in the very centre of Madrid, just a few minutes away from Puerta del Sol. With a marked art-deco style and opting for avant-garde architecture, this is a boutique hotel for the 21st century and ideal for lovers of luxury who shy from conventionality.

Courtesy Diana Eddy and Associates, email res@dianaeddy.com.au
Courtesy Derby Hotels

Prize value $31,504

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2nd prize: A la Belle Étoile

Raphael Jewellers of the Strand Arcade has been established since 1989, catering for the discerning collector of high-end designer jewellery. Over the years they have successfully gained a large following of both local and international clientele, with their classic yet uniquely individual and distinctive creations. As winners and finalists of high-calibre jewellery design awards such as the De Beers Diamond Facets and the Harper’s Bazaar Diamond Guild Awards, they have continuously proven their expertise in the world of top-line designer jewellery. Their benchmark for quality is second to none. As members of the Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia and by creating their pieces in-house by master craftsmen, they are able to maintain high standards with their collections and their clients’ bespoke requests.

A la Belle Étoile has been designed by Raphael Jewellers exclusively for the members’ travel draw 2012. This pendant, made in 18 carat white gold with diamonds and a unique South Sea pearl, is inspired by a dazzling summer night’s sky, for individuals who appreciate fine art in any form.

Courtesy Raphael Jewellers

Prize value $7200

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3rd prize: Chen Ping Rainbow, Big Bird 2011 – artwork from Art Equity

Chen Ping is a Tasmanian-based Chinese artist represented by Art Equity in Sydney. Chen captivates his international audiences with immense conceptual talent and uncompromising technical ability. He recently exhibited at Scope New York and Basel and has gallery representation in New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai (with Pearl Lam Fine Art).

“My work is a complex and inclusive art language. It is neither purely abstract nor purely expressive whilst being both conceptual and realistic. Currently, I am mixing Western figurative and pictorial structures with the spirit of Eastern space and mark making. The subjects are derived from Chinese ancient philosophy and mythology. Through the depiction of human structures integrating into vast landscape and animals, I try to visualise the tension between mankind and his environment and to generalise the subject of human struggle.”

Chen Ping Rainbow, Big Bird 2011, oil on canvas, 122.8 × 92.5 cm.
Courtesy Art Equity

Prize value $6800

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4th prize: Lisa Ho wardrobe

Lisa Ho has been dressing Australian women for nearly 30 years. In this time, she has observed and listened to her customers, resulting in collections that she knows are flattering, luxurious and will become classic, much-loved pieces for years to come. Lisa Ho generously offers an opportunity to shop for a new wardrobe with pieces from her latest line, worth $5000.

Her signature style has made her a household name for style-savvy women around the country. Never one to slavishly follow trends, Lisa Ho understands the needs of modern women, from their working lives through to their most glamorous occasions. Her designs are also sought after by a slew of celebrities for red carpet appearances, including Elle Macpherson, Teresa Palmer, Ivanka Trump, Lara Bingle and Sara Groen, who have worn her exquisite gowns for events including the Logies, AFI Awards, IF Awards and countless television appearances.

Alongside her 11 retail stores across Australia and David Jones department stores, Lisa Ho has just launched her first e-store so even those in remote locations around Australia – and soon her international followers – can access her designs.

Courtesy Lisa Ho

Prize value $5000

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5th prize: 250 years of Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell limited edition jubilee cabinet

For its 250th anniversary in 2011, Faber-Castell presents the highest artists’ quality in its most beautiful form: the art and graphic jubilee cabinet, in a hand-crafted wooden case. The cabinet combines the best from a couple of centuries of experience in developing and producing exclusive artists’ products. The 120 Polychromos artist’s colour pencils and 120 Albrecht Dürer watercolour pencils contain a high density of pigment with maximum fade resistance, guaranteed to retain their brilliance for decades. There are also 120 Polychromos artist’s pastels, 60 Pitt pastel pencils and 15 Castell 9000 black-lead pencils in all grades from 8B to 6H. This magnificent assortment is rounded off by some high-quality accessories – essential items for the professional artist – a watercolour brush, porcelain waterpot, eraser pencil, art eraser, and much more besides.

The exclusive designer cabinet is a limited jubilee edition of 1761, to match the year in which the company was founded. Each cabinet is numbered on a little plaque and so represents an unmistakable and unique work of art in its own right.

The Faber-Castell brand belongs to one of the oldest industrial companies in the world. In the hands of the same family for eight generations, it is now the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils and the proud sponsor of the Art Gallery Society’s Kids Club.

Courtesy Faber-Castell

The Grove dictionary of art

The Grove dictionary of art, edited by Jane Turner, is the only comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the visual arts of every civilisation from prehistory to the modern day. Within its 34 volumes, there are 41,000 articles, 500,000 bibliographic citations and 15,000 illustrations, serving as a unique guide to all the visual arts.

Prize value $4200

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6th prize: sweet comforts

Sweet Art masterpiece

Best known for its cakes (such as the one pictured above left), Anthea Leonard and Sweet Art have created an indelible mark in Australia as the leader in edible art since 1980. Now it’s your turn to create a masterpiece in this cake decorating workshop for two. Design a cake for any special occasion, or recreate your favourite artwork or sculpture. Anthea and her team will work with you to bring your idea to life. Learn all the Sweet Art professional tricks required to produce your masterpiece with all cake, materials and tools provided.

Courtesy Sweet Art

Ondene cashmere blanket

Be wrapped up in a 100% cashmere blanket from Ondene, available in a range of natural colours. The Ondene boutique is a serene environment of warm hues and organic shapes thanks to their rich collection of furniture, homewares, and unique objets d’art.

Courtesy Ondene

Prize value $3590

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7th prize: Robyn Cosgrove rug

Robyn Cosgrove has over 30 years of experience in the selection and design of fine handmade rugs. With a passion for the world of interior design and knowing the integral role the right rug plays within the interior, her reputation as Australia’s leading specialist dealer in fine handmade rugs is built on integrity, dedication, knowledge and skill.

Spider Lilly is an exclusive Robyn Cosgrove design made with an eye toward timeless use and enjoyment. It has been handknotted in Nepal from botanically dyed highland Tibetan wool which has been handcarded and handspun – a process that ensures the high level of natural lanolin is not diminished. Spider Lilly comes with the Goodweave label ensuring no child labor was employed in the production process and stands for enhanced and sensitive environmental and social responsibility standards.

Rug size 185 × 275 cm.

Courtesy Robyn Cosgrove Rugs

Prize value $3500

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8th prize: the entertainer

Opera Australia subscription

Experience life amplified by the power of music with an A-reserve subscription for two adults for Opera Australia’s 2012 Sydney season. Enjoy three operas of your choice from the 2012 program of 11 productions, each one imagined and brought to life from the ground up by Opera Australia’s passionate ensemble of musicians, artists, dancers, choreographers, costumiers, set designers and many others.

Courtesy Opera Australia

Belvoir subscription

Experience what the Sydney Morning Herald calls ‘the city’s most exciting and beloved theatre’ with a five-play subscription to Belvoir’s 2012 season. With Ralph Myers in his first year as artistic director, the 2011 season attracted an unprecedented number of subscribers and won the company a spectacular range of theatre awards. The new season will keep the recipe intact with a mix of new plays by exciting local playwrights and classic plays re-imagined by some of Australia’s best and most original directors. Enjoy another delicious season of original, thrilling and captivating work at Belvoir.

Courtesy Belvoir

Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA)

Be treated to the sounds of leading jazz musicians and composers with a double pass to any six SIMA concerts in their 2012 performance season and take home a copy of their limited edition jazz book which marks their 25th anniversary. SIMA has become one of Australia’s foremost jazz organisations, regularly presenting exciting contemporary jazz performances, international jazz festivals and educational programs.

Courtesy SIMA

Prize value $2095

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9th prize: weekend escape

Tower Lodge getaway

Tower Lodge is the only truly unique small five-star luxury hotel in the Hunter Valley region. It recently took out top honours winning Best Luxury Lodge in Australia at the 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Spend two indulgent nights’ accommodation in a Lodge guest room, situated in the Spanish mission-style central courtyard and decorated with antiques, treasures, rich fabrics and recycled old timbers.

Enjoy daily afternoon tea, a pre-dinner drink each evening and a la carte breakfast for two as well as a three-course dinner at Roberts Restaurant with a bottle of Tower Estate wine. You will also be treated to a Tower Estate Winery tour and tasting.

Courtesy Tower Lodge and Relais & Chateaux

Sibella Court library

Be inspired by interior stylist, owner of The Society Inc and author Sibella Court as you turn the pages of her lavishly photographed collection of books: award-winning Etcetera, Nomad: bringing your travels home and The stylist’s guide to NYC.

Prize value $2024

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10th prize: Sydney

Night at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Relax in the prestige suite at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, an elegant five-star hotel located in the heart of Sydney. Benefit from Club Sofitel access with concierge and butler service and dinner for two in the Garden Court Restaurant.

Courtesy Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Dine at Flying Fish

Executive chef Peter Kuruvita creates an inspirational menu of fresh seafood and seasonal delights, presented in a spectacular waterfront setting. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, Flying Fish has been constructed from an original heritage wharf site and infused with contemporary design. Enjoy a unique dining experience at Flying Fish Restaurant.

Courtesy Flying Fish Restaurant

Prize value $1050