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2024 Annual Art Exhibition – Prize Winners

Opening of Emerald Arts Society Annual Art Exhibition.

We were delighted that Jack Kowarzik, former Mayor of Cardinia Shire Council agreed to open the exhibition which was attended by many excited artists, with family and friends. We are grateful to the shire for their continued support of this event over many years. We thank the judge for this year, Barbara Tyson, who worked tirelessly to ensure that all artworks in each category were thoroughly scrutinized.

We are grateful to all the artists who entered the show and provided us with such a wonderful display of artwork. And also a huge vote of thanks to all our sponsors whose contributions allow us to offer a huge range of prizes to our aspiring artists.

Our major prize winners were:


Adult/NG

Prize: Best in Show
Brigitte Dawson – “My Boot and Me”

Prize: Oils & Acrylics
Leficia Hodson – “Outside of Me – Study”

Prize: Drawing
Silvana Linares – “Portrait of My Childhood”

Prize: Other Media
Ross Miller – “The Bather”

Prize: Pastel
Lois Bannister – “Beverley”

Prize: Print Making
Mandy Porter – “Botanical Concertina Book”

Prize: Watercolour
It Hao Phen – “6th Day Melbourne City Council”

Prize: Photography
Scott Pearce – “Coldstream Sunrise”

Prize: Still Life
Dawn Pankiewicz – “Still Life with Japonica”

Prize: Highly Commended
Lois Bannister – “First Light”

Prize: Highly Commended
Cam Jackson – “On the Shelf”

Prize: Commended
Peter Maloney – “Paddle Boats at Emerald Lake”

Prize: Commended
Silvana Linares – “Mingo”

Prize: People’s Choice
Brigitte Dawson – “Reflections”


NextGen

Prize: Best in Show
Ruby Street – Untitled

Prize: Under 20
Alesia Wilson – “The Beauty Between”

Prize: Under 15
Harri McConnell-Pearce – “The Owl House”

Prize: Under 10
Kiara Buckingham – “Self Portrait”

Prize: Highly Commended Under 20
Isabella Whitehead – “Aloy Portrait”

Prize: Highly Commended Under 15
Wade Keighley – “A Lo Maximo”

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Prize: Highly Commended Under 10
Tilly McConnel-Pearce – “Rainy Day”

 

 

 

 

 

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2024 – EAS Annual Art Exhibition – Open for Entries

This art show will be held 2nd – 5th Nov at the Hills Hub, Emerald.

Major Sponsor: The Shire of Cardinia

> Download the print version of the Entry Form
> Download our Membership Form (2024)

Entries close: Saturday 5th October

Delivery of Artworks: Thursday 31st  October, 2 pm to 5 pm

Official Opening: Friday 1st November, 7.30 pm

Art Show Dates: Saturday to Tuesday, 2nd Nov to 5th Nov, 10 am to 4 pm

Collection of Artworks: Tuesday 5th November, 4 pm to 6 pm

(more details below)

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2022 Exhibition Venue - The Emerald Hills Hub

2022 Annual Art Exhibition – Awarded Artists and Artworks

What a great night at the official opening of our annual art exhibition! Congratulations to all the award winners.
 
Karen Bloomfield congratulations on winning Best In Show!
Ava Griffin congratulations on Best In Show in the Next Gen category
and congratulations to Chris A’Vard-Britton for winning the inaugural June Barnett Still Life Prize.
 
Big thanks to our two judges: Lynden Stone and Paul Gallant.
 

Art Exhibition at the Hills Hub, Emerald. 28th October – 1st November 2022 

Here is a snap shot display of most of the recognised artworks.

 

Results List

Best in Show – Bloomfield, Karen – A022 – Buoyant – Oils/Acrylics
Best Still Life – A’Vard Britton, Chris – A015 – Bishop of Landaff Dahlia – Still Life
Photography Prize – Dellaert, John – A029 – Spotted Sun Orchid
Watercolour Prize – Pheh, It Hao – A106 – 6th Day – Edinburgh Scotland
Oils/Acrylics Prize – Hayes, Darrell – A048 – Muttaburra Landscape
Pastels Prize – Christians, Jacqueline – A024 – Glenfern Valley Afternoon
Other Media Prize – Richardson, Casey – A110 – Shallow Depths
Drawing Prize – tbc
Highly Commended – Lindrea, Wendy – A068 – Celery Pickers Clyde – Oils/Acrylics
Highly Commended – Johnson, Iain – A063 – Paradise Valley – Emerald – Oils/Acrylics
Commended – Morrison, Kara – A093 -The Reveal – Oils/Acrylics
Commended – Andrew, Fiona – A003 – Pool at Charcoal Kiln – Kurth – Oils/Acrylics
 
NEXTGEN – AWARDS
NextGen Best In Show – Griffin, Ava (14) – NG041 Where the Sky Touches the Sea
NextGen U20 Prize – tbc
NextGen U15 Prize – Rumoller, Poppy (11) – NG061 – Longing
NextGen U10 Prize – Doogan, Ava (8) – NG028 – Self Portrait
NextGen Highly Commended – Godinho Goodman, Raohael (9) – NG039 – The Man (U10)
NextGen Highly Commended – Strahan, Imelda (10) – Untitled (U15)
NextGen Encouragement Award – Ash, Ariah (7) – NG001 – The Amazing Fruits (U10)

Property Partners

Sponsor of the NextGen Best in Show Award. https://www.propertypartnersre.com.au High Performing, People Driven Real Estate. Seville, VIC.

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Sponsor Logo - Emerald & District Co-op

Mitre 10

Sponsor of the Other Media Award. https://www.emeraldco-op.com.au Emerald & District Co-Op has operated since 1945 and it’s services include Mitre 10, stockfeed, pet products, rural

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Sponsor Logo - Shakespeare Solutions

Shakespeare Solutions

Sponsor of the Drawing Award. https://shakespearesolutions.com.au/  Picture hanging systems and art gallery lighting. Located in Highett, Victoria 3190. Ph: 1800 997 065  

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Falcone & Adams Lawyers — Emerald, Belgrave, Pakenham

Falcone & Adams Lawyers

Sponsor of the Watercolour Award. http://www.falconeadams.com.au Falcone & Adams is a law firm based in Emerald, Pakenham and Narre Warren practising in most areas of law,

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Barry Plant

Sponsor of the Pastel Award. https://www.barryplant.com.au/offices/emerald Whether you are buying, selling or renting a home in our beautiful area, the team at Barry Plant Emerald

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Rotary Club of Emerald

Rotary Club of Emerald

Sponsor of the NextGen Under 10 & Under 20 Awards. https://www.emeraldrotary.org.au Working together to create positive change in the wellbeing of our community and beyond.

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Sponsor Logo - Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House

Sponsor of the Print Making Award. http://www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au Everyone is welcome at Emerald Community House, where we aim to engage members of the community through providing

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Paradise Valley Hotel

Paradise Valley Hotel

Sponsor of the Oils & Acrylics Award. https://www.paradisevalleyhotel.com Book your next function here at the Paradise Valley Hotel! From Weddings, Birthdays and even club functions,

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Sponsor Logo - Efficient Air

Efficient Air

Sponsor of the NextGen Under 15 Award. https://www.efficientair.com.au Experts in Heating and Air-Conditioning! Efficient Air is an Emerald based, family run business offering honest, affordable air

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Emerald Custom Framing

Emerald Custom Framing

Sponsor of the NextGen Highly Commended Awards.  https://www.printnframe.com.au Printnframe is owned & operated by Emerald Custom Framing. Printnframe.com.au offers professional quality online picture framing, canvas

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Bendigo Bank — Cockatoo/Gembrook Community Bank

Bendigo Bank

Sponsor of the Adults Highly Commended and Commended Awards. https://www.bendigobank.com.au/branch/vic/community-bank-cockatoo-gembrook/ We are very pleased that the Community Bank Cockatoo (part of Bendigo Bank) have come

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2022 Annual Art Exhibition – Catalogue Available

Art Exhibition at the Hills Hub, Emerald. 28th October – 1st November 2022

Official Opening & Awards, 7.30pm 28th Oct, then open 10am–4pm, 29th Oct to 1st Nov.

Art Exhibition Cover Image199 Artworks have been entered and will be on display to the public this weekend. All Adult section Artworks and some of the Next Gen Artworks are available for purchase.

>> Download the Catalogue PDF.

New this year: The June Barnett Still Life Prize. Thanks to the Dudley Family, the introduction of the June Barnett Still Life award in this year’s annual art exhibition will continue to play a major role in future exhibitions and will serve to recognise June’s contribution to the arts society and her wonderful abilities as an artist and a teacher.

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2021 EAS Exhibition Award Winners

Over $4000 in prizes were won in our 2021 Art Exhibition! With thanks to our major sponsor Cardinia Shire, and all the supportive businesses and individuals who have enabled us to run the exhibition this year.

Adults — Best in Show

Sponsored by Emerald Arts Society

Emerald Arts Society

NextGen — Best in Show

Sponsored by Emerald Arts Society

Emerald Arts Society
Best In Show

Ella Chawkley – Illusory

© Ella
 Chawkley
Category: 
62.4 x 45 (cm)
Not For Sale

NextGen (under 20)

Sponsored by Emerald Rotary and Emerald Arts Society

Best In Category

Eli Fernandez – Untitled

© Eli
 Fernandez
Category: 
38.1 x 50.8 (cm)
Not For Sale

NextGen (under 15)

Sponsored by Efficient Air

Best In Category

Ruby Street – Connections

© Ruby
 Street
Category: 
21 x 29.7 (cm)
Not For Sale

NextGen (under 10)

Sponsored by Emerald Arts Society

Emerald Arts Society
Best In Category

Vanessa Soccio – Elsa and Mr Elsa

© Vanessa
 Soccio
Category: 
21 x 29.7 (cm)
Not For Sale

NextGen Highly Commended

Sponsored by Custom Framing

Highly Commended

Lily Cochrane – Pop Art Self Portrait Series

© Lily
 Cochrane
Category: 
31.1 x 30.7 (cm)
Not For Sale
Highly Commended

Poppy Rumoller – Cosmic City

© Poppy
 Rumoller
Category: 
Not For Sale
Highly Commended

Eleanor Joschko – My Daddy on the Farm

© Eleanor
 Joschko
Category: 
37 x 28 (cm)
Not For Sale

Pastel Award

Sponsored by Barry Plant

Best In Category

Barbara Fahey – A Summer’s Evening, Feathertrack FTG National Park

© Barbara
 Fahey
Category: 
69 x 59 (cm)
For Sale

Oils & Acrylics Award

Sponsored by Paradise Valley Hotel

Drawing Award

Sponsored by Shakespeare solutions

Best In Category

Geoff Sargeant – Cape Liptrap Sea Wrack, Bull Kelp a Climate Casualty

© Geoff
 Sargeant
Category: 
74 x 58 (cm)
For Sale

Other Media Award

Sponsored by Mitre 10, Emerald & District Co-op

Best In Category

Russell Simpson – Old Tractor

© Russell
 Simpson
Category: 
170 x 75 (cm)
Sold Pending Payment

Print Making Award

Sponsored by Emerald Community House

Best In Category

Chris A’Vard Britton – Covid 19

© Chris
 A’Vard Britton
Category: 
33 x 40 (cm)
For Sale

Watercolour Award

Sponsored by Falcone & Adams

Photography Award

Sponsored by a private sponsor and by Nookie Cafe

Best In Category

Graham Simpson – Windmills, Penong. SA

© Graham
 Simpson
Category: 
30 x 21 (cm)
For Sale

Highly Commended

Sponsored by Bendigo Bank and Bill Pell

Commended

Sponsored by Bendigo Bank and Emerald Village Association

Commended

Jessica McConnell – Dream State

© Jessica
 McConnell
Category: 
8 x 37 (cm)
Sold Pending Payment
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2019 - Gina Miller Best Adult artwork 'Turmoil'

2019 EAS Annual Art Exhibition – Images from the Exhibition

Images from our annual exhibition.

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Mayor Councillor Collin Ross, Deputy Mayor Cr. Brett Owen and Cr. Jeff Springfield with all the prize winners 2018 Annual Art Exhibition.

2018 EAS Art Exhibition – review

The Emerald Arts Society 49th Annual Art Exhibition had its opening on Saturday 3rd of November and it was a packed house when the awards were announced.

As well as representatives from Cardinia Shire, the Mayor, Cr. Collin Ross, Deputy Mayor Cr. Brett Owen and Cr. Jeff Springfield, there were teachers from the local schools, representatives from local groups and businesses within the community, and, of course, artists with their family and friends.

With over $4000 in prizes there were plenty of awards on offer, the most prestigious being Best in Show for Adults and Best NextGen Artist (under 20 yrs). Our congratulations go to Maxwell Wilks and Mitchell Edwards respectively.

There were also 7 best category awards for the Adults, which were awarded to Chris Britton (Printmaking), Judi Roberts (Pastel), Aldo Bellemo (Drawing), Barbara Thomas (Photography), Annette Slattery (Other Media), Sue Jarvis (Oils/Acrylics) and Kay Craig 
(Watercolour).

In the NextGen section there were there were winners in 3 categories, Poppy Rumoller in the U10’s, Noah Charters (U15) and Shana O’Brien (U20).

Our judge for this year was professional artist, Peter Smales who was impressed with the high standard and the wonderful diversity in style and medium. 
Our congratulations go to all those who won awards as well as everyone who entered the exhibition, helping to make it such a wonderful display.

The arts society is very grateful to the Shire of Cardinia for its support as well as all the businesses and groups that regularly contribute to our art exhibition. This year we had 8 Gold Sponsors who each donated $250. Together with all the other donations we receive, large or small, we are able to offer multiple prizes and reward as many artists as possible for their efforts.

We are looking forward to 2019 when we will be celebrating our 50th year as an arts society in your community!

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2018 EAS Art Exhibition — Maxwell Wilks — Best In Show — "Lost in the Thistles"

2018 EAS Art Exhibition — prize winners

Congratulations to all of the prize winners and participants at the 2018 EAS Art Exhibition!

Maxwell Wilks — Emerald Arts Society prize for Best In Show

Kay Craig — Falcone & Adams prize for Best Watercolour

Sue Jarvis — Draffin Super prize for Best Oil/Acrylic

Aldo Belleno — Shakespeare Solutions prize for Best Drawing

Judi Roberts — Stockdale & Leggo prize for Best Pastel

Barb Thomas — Efficient Air prize for Best Photograph

Annette Slattery — Zaftech Lighting prize for Best Other Media

Chris Britton — Emerald Community House prize for Best Printmaking

June Barnett — Bendigo Bank Highly Commended

Graeme Packer — Emerald & District Co-op Highly Commended

Shirley Henderson — Emerald Village Committe Commended

Geoff Seargent — Bendigo Bank Commended

Mitchell Edwards — Emerald Arts Society NextGen Best In Show

Shana O’Brien — Rotary Club of Emerald NextGen Best U20

Noah Charters — Emerald & District Co-op NextGen Best U15

Poppy Rumoller — Emerald Arts Society NextGen Best U10

River Carter — NextGen Encouragement Award

Rebekah Remminga — NextGen Highly Commended

Archie Trundle — NextGen Highly Commended

Emmerson Bechaz — NextGen Highly Commended

Ben Conry — People’s Choice Award

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