Jack Carington Smith b. 26 February 1908

Also known as Jack Carrington Smith, Jack Carington Smith, Jack Carrington Smith
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Prolific mid 20th century painter based in Hobart and Sydney. Jack Carington Smith won numerous awards and prizes including the 1949 Sir John Sulman Prize for Mural Painting and the 1963 Archibald Prize.
Tags: Archibald Prize
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Name
Jack Carington Smith
Also known as:
  • Jack Carrington Smith (Common misspelling.)
  • Jack Carington Smith
  • Jack Carrington Smith
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Head of Fine Art Department, Tasmanian School of Art, Hobart, TAS (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
  • Head of the Art Department, Hobart Technical College, Hobart, TAS (ANZSIC code: 810) -
  • Head of Art Department at the Launceston Technical College, Launceston, TAS (ANZSIC code: 810) -
Tags:
Archibald Prize
Birth date
26 February 1908
Birth place
Launceston, TAS
Death date
19 March 1972
Death place
Hobart, TAS
Death note
\n\nBurialNote: His ashes were scattered into the sea off Cloudy Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania.
Active Period
  • 1925 - 1972
Residence
  • 1940 - 1972 Sandy Bay, Hobart, TAS
  • 1939 Launceston, TAS
  • 1936 - 1938 London, UK (Travelled to France & Italy. )
  • 1925 - 1936 Sydney, NSW
  • 1908 - 1925 Launceston, TAS
Training
  • 1936 - 1938 Royal Academy School & Westminster School, London, UK
  • 1925 - 1936 East Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
  • - Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS
Languages
  • English

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  • An Exhibition by Eleven Painters (exhibited at)
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  • Famous Australians by Famous Australian Artists (exhibited at)
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  • Transfield Art Competition (exhibited at)
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  • Matson Lines Exhibition of Australian Painters (exhibited at)
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  • Jubilee Exhibition of Australian Art (exhibited at)
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