Icon artist awarded

Terry “Moose” McGowean received this year's Elliott Award for his contribution to the region's arts. Picture: File
Lochlainn Heley

An Iconic local sign painter and motorcycle enthusiast has received the region’s top artist award. Terry “Moose” McGowan is renowned in the region for designing and painting some of the city’s most recognisable signs and murals. McGowan has become a consistent contributor to the region’s arts and this year he wan named recipient of the […]

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