The Gunnybalds has showcased the “astonishing” talent and creativity of local artists in this year’s exhibition.
The exhibition officially opened on Friday at Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery and 41 entries were installed, waiting to be discovered.
The Gunnybalds is our tribute to the famous Archibald Prize and a new medium, digital works, was included this year.
Lauren Miller took out first place in the Open Section with a portrait of Lance Spradbrow, and Josephine Heath won the Junior Section with Planes of My Face. Entries were judged by Marie Low, Alyssa Barwick, Pat Tobin and Deputy Mayor Robert Hoddle.
Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said it was a fantastic exhibition.
“This exhibition has really showcased the creative fabric of Gunnedah and it is excellent to see so many junior entries,” she said.
“The calibre of talent in Gunnedah is really astonishing. There are so many great quality artworks in the exhibition and I strongly encourage everyone to come down and appreciate the creativity of our community.
“Exhibitions like this foster a creative society and provide creative opportunities within the Shire, and it’s wonderful to know that the creativity will continue into the future.
“A huge thank you to all the artists who participated, and to the judges for completing the hard task of picking winners for this exhibition.”
Winners:
Open Section
1st Lauren Miller, Lance Spradbrow
2nd Elizabeth Emmerson, Doug
Highly Commended: Belinda Sims, Gae Swain In Her Garden
Junior Section
1st Josephine Heath, Planes Of My Face
2nd Jada Villegas, Mind Artwork
Highly Commended: Annily Barr, Mum Drinking Tea
Packer’s Prize
Clare Chapman, 20 Years or more
Caption: The Gunnybalds exhibition is waiting to be explored at Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.
