Organisation Commonwealth Art Advisory Board (1912 - 1972)

From
1912
To
1972
Alternative Names
  • CAAB

Details

The Commonwealth Art Advisory Board (CAAB) advised the Historic Memorials Committee on the commissioning of artists to paint official portraits. The Board was charged also with the responsibility of advising the Commonwealth government on the purchase of paintings for the national collection to be housed in the proposed national gallery. From 1960 the Board had authority to make contributions towards overseas exhibitions of Australian art.

Sources

McCulloch, Alan. 1994. The Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 3rd revised edition updated by Susan McCulloch. St. Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

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