The annual Calleen Art Award was established in 1977 as an acquisitive art prize by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM to encourage originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts, and is made possible by the generous support of the Calleen Trust.
The 2023 award received 279 entries and Song for the New Breed by Stephen Pleban was among 57 finalists selected for the exhibition at Cowra Regional Gallery.