About Us
Barbara Higgins & Associates
Established in 1997, Barbara Higgins & Associates offers a selection of artists (from established 'names' to less known but equally talented portraitists), budgets (there is a wide range) and artistic mediums (charcoal, pastel, pencil, watercolour, oils and acrylics).
Artists represented by us include finalists and winners of the Portia Geache Memorial Award, the Alice Bale Art Award, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize and the Archibald Prize. We represent artists who we consider to be the most talented and consistent in their field.
There has been a strong revival in portraiture in recent years. Stylish commissioned portraits not only enhance the character of a home, boardroom, office or foyer (they are after all original art) but are a unique, striking and thoughtful way to celebrate life's milestones, whether these are birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, education achievements or business success.
Quality portraits capture the essence of an individual—family members, friends or colleagues.
About Barbara Higgins
Barbara Higgins is an established and successful agent for artists. She has a passion for portraiture
and has accomplished hundreds of commissions for her clients, many of whom are return customers.
Her experience is wide ranging and includes sales and promotions, marketing, public relations, television production, event management, and above all, a positive working relationship with each of the artists she represents.
Barbara strongly identifies with people and their needs and has successfully managed the careers of many famous Australian media personalities such as Maggie Tabberer, Graham Kennedy, Ita Buttrose and Alan Jones.
Since establishing Barbara Higgins & Associates, her client base has grown to include individuals, institutions and businesses.
In a career that spans more than 30 years of commitment to communication and organizational skills, Barbara Higgins will ensure that your portrait commission is a satisfying, enjoyable and effortless process.
Animals, Houses, Interiors & Commercial Buildings
Our other specialist subjects such as animals and houses have reflected two increasing lifestyle trends.
In Australia we now have a population of over 4 million dogs. This popularity is reflected in a growing number of our clients acknowledging that their treasured pets deserve a well earned place in their collection of family portraits.
The recent appeal of apartment living has seen many of our 'empty nester' clients wishing to preserve precious memories of family life by commissioning paintings of the family home. Popular themes chosen have been house fronts, interiors and gardens.