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Bill Spencer b. 6 August 1919

Also known as William John Spencer
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
In one life Bill Spencer was the Art Gallery of New South Wales attendant who led the fight against asbestos in the gallery building in the late 1970s, but as W.J. Spencer he was a graduate of the Julian Ashton school who for many years exhibited work in regional art exhibitions throughout New South Wales.
  • Biographical Data b. 6 August 1919 Neutral Bay, NSW
  • Biography
  • Associates 6 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 5 exhibitions
  • Collections 6 collections
  • Recognitions 4 recognitions
  • References 3 references
  • received
    Fishers Ghost Prize
    Dates
    1990
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Dubbo Art Society Prize
    Dates
    1978
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Toohey's Art Prize
    Dates
    1977
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Westfield Miranda Fair Art Prize
    Dates
    1972
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Also 1976

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Updated April 3, 2013
Created Dec. 1, 2007
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