The Portland Museum of Art awarded five prizes to artists in its 2011 Biennial at Wednesday’s opening.
The Purchase Prizes were awarded to four artists: Philip Brou for “Black Box,” James Groleau for “Arbil Rubia Riyadh” and “Sinjar Karbala Basra,” Siri Sahaj Kaur for “Kristie,” and Don Voisine for “High Time.”
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From left, Michael Shaughnessy, Siri Sahaj Kaur, PMA director Mark Bessire, Don Voisine, assistant curator Sage Lewis, James Groleau and Philip Brou.
The prizes are chosen by members of the museum’s collection committee, and will become part of the permanent collection.
The William E. and Helen E. Thon Jurors’ Prize of $4,000 was awarded to artist Michael Shaughnessy for “Cascade, Current and Pool (For the Vanquished Falls of the Presumpscot River).”
The Biennial remains on view through June 5.
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