Art Meets Activism: Portrait of Ingrid Newkirk Nominated for Prestigious Award 

Australian artist Jaq Grantford has been named a finalist in 2025’s Portia Geach Memorial Award, Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize for women artists, and her subject is none other than Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of PETA and a fearless force for animals. The powerful portrait, titled The Animal Advocate, captures not only Ingrid’s likeness but also her unwavering spirit and lifelong dedication to animals. It is bold, unapologetic, and deeply moving, just like Ing