# Event Details - **Event Name**: Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Experience the making of 'Our Ghostly Crew' with Michael Vale & Donna McRae, in conversation at MPRG.About this EventJoin us at MPRG for an engaging evening with artist Michael Vale and filmmaker Donna McRae, beginning with an introduction to their creative partnership and a brief overview of Vale’s exhibition.Together, they will reflect on the ideas behind Our Ghostly Crew—the acclaimed portrait that won the 2021 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, Australia’s richest portrait award—and discuss the filming process that documented its making.Painted during Melbourne’s first lockdown, the work depicts Vale, McRae and their late dog Pancho in a surreal, atmospheric landscape shaped by the couple’s shared love of horror and the supernatural.The evening continues with a screening of McRae’s 22‑minute documentary Our Ghostly Crew, which traces the evolution of the painting from early concepts through to its national recognition. Intimate and insightful, the film offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative process between painter and filmmaker and the development of their distinctive gothic‑absurdist vision.Following the screening, Vale and McRae will join MPRG Director Dunja Rmandic and Curator Rebecca Owens for an in‑depth conversation, exploring the intersection of painting and filmmaking, their collaborative dynamics, and the personal histories embedded within this now‑iconic work.The evening will conclude with drinks and nibbles in the foyer, offering the audience a chance to unwind and continue the conversation with Vale and McRae in a relaxed social setting.Image: Michael Vale, Our Ghostly Crew, 2021, oil on canvas (detail) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mornington/behind-a-prize‑winning-portrait-artist-talk-and-film-screening/100001985690816686 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, fine-arts, exhibitions, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.8, max: 32.8, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mornington - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery - **lat**: -38.2368281 - **long**: 145.0498814 - **full address**: The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2222e59aca218589ed8e682b7321f409e06d9b95dbe32c99cb5d266f655c8eef-rimg-w1200-h900-dc483018-gmir.jpg?v=1775711912 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening being held? - **A:** Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening? - **A:** Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening is organized by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Behind a prize‑winning portrait: Artist talk & film screening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mornington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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MPRG has a changing exhibition program featuring contemporary artists and many of Australia's most well known artists. The gallery is renowned for its special holdings of works on paper and also holds important historical works that capture the Mornington Peninsula region.MPRG hosts a range of speical events and workshops for young creatives right through to adults. The Young at Art program introduces toddlers to the world of art. The gallery also hosts school holiday workshops and education programs. MPRG is proud to have artist workshops where attendees can learn new specialist skills such as painting, printmaking, drawing and pottery, exhibition tours, studio visits and artist talks.Sign up to their newsletter via their website to find out about new workshops and events at the gallery:mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au" } ] } ] ```