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Travel and Luxury Draw 2024

Nice, France

Nice, France

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Travel and Luxury Draw fundraiser for Art Gallery members.

This year, our fabulous first prize is a travel package from Renaissance Tours, plus there are seven other fantastic prize packages from 24 generous prize supporters and a total prize pool of over $50,000.

Thank you to everyone who entered. Every dollar raised from ticket purchases goes towards supporting the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Prize winners

1st prize winner: Ana-Sofia Petrovic

2nd prize winner: Anne Skyvington

3rd prize winner: Katherine Dixon

4th prize winner: Priscilla Guest

5th prize winner: David Sice

6th prize winner: Theresa Gin

7th prize winner: Jennifer Jones

8th prize winner: Deb Sander

Prizes

  • First prize: Luxury holiday

    First prize: Luxury holiday

    Our first prize is a World Art Tour for two people in 2024 courtesy of our prize sponsor and travel partner Renaissance Tours.

    The lucky prize winner will have the opportunity to choose from a range of unique international destinations, including France, Spain, India, Scotland, Japan, Georgia and Albania. On a World Art Tour enjoy the company of like-minded art lovers and expert tour leaders, meticulously researched itineraries with exclusive access to people and places, and the peace of mind knowing that all arrangements are taken care of, including accommodation, sightseeing and most meals.

    When you travel on a members World Art Tour with Renaissance Tours you will have an enriching experience led by knowledgeable art experts.

    Prize value:
    $30,000

    First prize: Luxury holiday

    Taormina, Sicily, Italy

  • Second prize: Fashion

    Second prize: Fashion

    Elevate your wardrobe and step out in style with our second prize package.

    Embrace the enchantment of opals with a $5000 Opal Minded voucher. Established 1989, Opal Minded is a high-end jewellery boutique dedicated exclusively to Australian opals. Located in The Rocks, Opal Minded offers the finest quality, ethically sourced opals from its very own mines situated in the remote Jundah-Opalville in Queensland, as well as from other renowned mines. Express yourself with a timeless opal jewel designed by esteemed Dr Renata Bernard.

    Enjoy a bespoke VIP styling experience and a $2500 gift voucher to spend with iconic Australian brand Oroton. You can choose from Oroton’s large range of designer leather bags, wallets, luxury jewellery, must-have fashion accessories and the current ready-to-wear collection.

    Receive a $1500 voucher to spend at Dioptics The Studio. Located in King Street Sydney, Dioptics is passionate about providing a unique optical retail experience focused on premium products and personalised fittings. Their optical ranges are a voyage in discovery – personally handpicked and sourced through travelling around the world.

    Discover luxury cutting-edge skincare with La Prairie, your skin will feel nourished with their rich and velvety Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Fusing Caviar Micro-Nutrients and Caviar Premier for the first time, this luxurious cream aims to support skin’s metabolic activities to restore its youthful structure.  

    Prize value:
    $9875

    Second prize: Fashion
  • Third prize: Indulgence

    Third prize: Indulgence

    Indulge in special tasting experiences, premium champagne, spirits and fine chocolates in our third prize package.

    Savour a delectable tasting at the Mount Pleasant Wines Hunter Valley winery with chief winemaker Adrian Sparks. Enjoy lunch prepared by head chef Kyle Whitbourne paired with an O’Shea premium tasting experience for four guests. This special wine-tasting showcases four of the greatest vintages of the last 20 years. Plus, each guest takes home a copy of The Wine Hunter by Campbell Mattinson. 

    Enjoy an exclusive experience on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Seven Seas Explorer®. The prize winner and three guests will be treated to a gourmet three-course lunch and ship tour aboard the luxury ship when she docks in Sydney in December 2024 or January 2025. Part of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™, Seven Seas Explorer® is designed to impress, with state-of-the-art deluxe fittings and a US$7 million art collection including pieces by Chagall and Picasso.

    Toast to shared moments together with a Moët & Chandon liquid gold celebration pack which includes one Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Magnum and six Moët & Chandon gold glass goblets.

    Hendrick’s Gin proudly invites you to enjoy G & Tea Time with the luxurious Hendrick’s Hotel limited edition gift box. Receive a beautiful Hendrick’s porcelain high tea set featuring a bespoke teapot with six matching teacups and six saucers, accompanied by a bottle of Hendrick’s Original Gin.

    Haigh’s Chocolates is Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate maker. Haigh’s have been making chocolate in Adelaide since 1915 and are committed to the art of premium chocolate-making. This $150 chocolate hamper is filled to the brim with a selection of the finest milk and dark chocolates. 

    Prize value:
    $2950

    Third prize: Indulgence
  • Fourth prize: Encore

    Fourth prize: Encore

    Delight in some of Australia’s best music, opera and theatre with our fourth prize package.

    Exhilarating music heard live can be a life-changing experience, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2024 season is full of unforgettable moments that simply must be experienced live. Receive a six-ticket flexible package which includes six premium tickets to be redeemed on any SSO concert(s) in 2024.

    In 2024 something great’s happening on that magic corner stage at Belvoir Street Theatre. There are stories of Sydney and the other side of the world. There are big dreams, messy families, secret lives, epic journeys. Receive a four-play subscription for two people to their 2024 season. 

    Immerse yourself in the emotional highs and action-packed plot of Tosca’s taut tale of passion and betrayal. This five-star production has all the drama and scale of an epic theatrical experience. Tosca will have you up on your feet. Receive two A-Reserve tickets to this epic performance at the Sydney Opera House courtesy of Opera Australia. 

    Experience the collision of genius: Christopher Wheeldon’s Oscar© fuses Oscar Wilde’s wit with awe-inspiring ballet, an artistic masterpiece in the making, exclusively for The Australian Ballet’s repertoire. Enjoy two A-Reserve tickets to Oscar at the Sydney Opera House in November 2024, courtesy of Herbert Smith Freehills.

    Prize value:
    $2734

    Fourth prize: Encore
  • Fifth prize: Regional escape

    Fifth prize: Regional escape

    Enjoy some time out to relax and unwind with our regional escape prize package. 

    Experience everything Bundanon has to offer with an exclusive overnight package including meals and beverages, museum tours and stay in the Bridge, its award winning accommodation. Be immersed in Bundanon’s unique artistic history and creative offerings with a weekend-long tailored itinerary, including private tours of its renowned architecture award winning art museum, world-class art exhibitions, historic Homestead and Arthur Boyd’s Studio. Enjoy fine-dining highlighting sustainable and quality produce from the South Coast region at the Ramox Café and restaurant.

    Travel in style with high-quality, durable and design focused luggage from Crumpler. Receive a matching set of Crumpler’s iconic Vis-à-Vis hard-shell suitcases (cabin and check-in) and a crossbody bag, for a travel bundle like no other, suitable for any and all travelling needs.

    Prize value:
    $2230

    Fifth prize: Regional escape
  • Sixth prize: City escape

    Sixth prize: City escape

    Have the ultimate accommodation and fine-dining experience with this fantastic prize package.

    Experience a world of metropolitan luxury with your stay at the gorgeous heritage-listed art deco hotel Kimpton Margot Sydney. Enjoy a two-night stay in a superb King Bed Suite, two cocktails upon arrival in the 1940s surrounds of the Wilmot Bar, a delicious breakfast for two people at the one-hat awarded restaurant, Luke’s Kitchen. With added luxuries to inspire your stay, such as a leisurely late check-out, a welcome amenity and Kimpton's social perks, like complimentary Social Wine Hour, Lekker bikes, morning kick-start herbal teas. Oh, and your pets can stay for free with you too! 

    Embark on a culinary journey through Middle Eastern and North African flavours at AALIA restaurant with a $500 dining voucher. Their menu showcases the rich cultural tapestry of this region, from raw dishes and mezze to mains and sides, each representing a particular region, or specific era of Arabian culture.

    Cafe Sydney is the quintessential Sydney dining experience, capturing the essence of the harbour city with unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from its rooftop location at Customs House. The restaurant offers an immersive dining experience with a carefully curated menu designed around the best produce of the season, accompanied by an award-winning Australian wine list. Delight in a $350 voucher to spend lunch or dinner, indoor or terrace dining, while taking all that Sydney Harbour has to offer.

    Indulge with a $250 voucher to spend at your choice of restaurants at the Art Gallery of New South Wales courtesy of the Fresh Collective. Enjoy lunch or dinner at either Crafted by Matt Moran in the South Building or at MOD. Dining by Clayton Wells in the North Building.

    Prize value:
    $2100

    Sixth prize: City escape
  • Seventh prize: Home

    Seventh prize: Home

    Upgrade your home with beautiful linen, tableware, homewares and books with this wonderful prize package.

    Have the sleep of your dreams with a $1000 voucher courtesy of Bed Threads. Choose from their range of luxurious French 100% flax-linen bedding, ultra-comfortable sleepwear, thoughtfully curated homewares, elevated tableware and a luxurious bathroom collection.

    Refresh your dinnerware with unique, modern and memorable pieces that will be loved for years (and meals) to come from In the Roundhouse. Receive a $500 voucher to spend on their range of mix-and-match plate prints which add depth and interest to every tabletop. Dinner has never looked so good.

    Dinosaur Designs, one of Australia’s leading design stores, creates unique resin pieces by hand in their Sydney studio. Select from an extensive range of resin homewares and accessories with a $300 gift voucher.

    There’s something for everyone in Broadsheet’s collection of beautiful food and travel books. Try recipes from the country’s best restaurants in Broadsheet Italian, Broadsheet Sydney and Broadsheet Melbourne or find out what top chefs, cooks and eateries cook at home with Home Made. And if you need inspiration for your next local getaway, there’s Travels, a stunning guide to Australia’s deserted beaches, scenic day hikes, regional art galleries and so much more.

    Prize value:
    $2055

    Seventh prize: Home
  • Eighth prize: Creativity

    Eighth prize: Creativity

    Feel inspired with our eighth prize package.

    Write with elegance with this luxurious Graf von Faber-Castell prize pack. Receive the stylish and high-quality Graf von Faber-Castell Tamitio finewriter pen, leather pen case and bound notebook with linen cover.

    Expand your home library with this special book pack from Allen & Unwin which includes 20 titles for the whole family to enjoy. From the latest books by bestselling authors Christos Tsiolkas, Alex Miller and Kirsty Manning, to new favourites for the kids by Jaclyn Moriarty, Reece Carter, Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing and David Hardy.

    Receive a wonderful prize pack courtesy of the Gallery Shop which includes a beautiful 100% wool scarf detailing Grace Crowley’s Abstract painting, a copy of Australian abstract: contemporary abstract painting, a jigsaw puzzle featuring Roy De Maistre’s Rhythmic composition and a This Place tote bag.

    Prize value:
    $1412

    Eighth prize: Creativity
  • Terms and conditions

    Tickets for the Art Gallery Members Travel and Luxury Draw 2024 are only available to current members of the Art Gallery Society of NSW at the time of the draw. The Prize Draw opens at 5pm AEDT on Monday 13 November 2023 and closes at 5pm AEDT on Friday 29 March 2024. The draw will be performed by a random computer process in accordance with these terms and conditions and managed by the Art Gallery Society’s auditors at 10am AEST on Monday 8 April 2024 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 16 April 2024. Winners will be notified by telephone and email, and details published on the Art Gallery of New South Wales website and in Look magazine. Permit No. GOCAU/2482 issued subject to the Community Gaming Act 2018 and Community Gaming Regulation 2020. Art Gallery Members Travel and Luxury Draw Art Union is in aid of the Art Gallery Society of NSW. Number of tickets to be sold: 50,000. The promoter is the Art Gallery Society of NSW, ABN 26 000 207 198, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain NSW 2000, phone (02) 9225 1878. Employees and their immediate families of the Art Gallery Society of NSW and their agencies and companies associated with the promotion are ineligible to enter the draw.  Images used in promotional material for the Travel and Luxury Draw are for illustrative purposes only. All prizes, certificates and/or vouchers provided by prize sponsors and donors are subject to individual sponsor and donor terms and conditions and are non-refundable, non-transferable and nor redeemable for cash or other goods or services.

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