Hinterland artists reign in gallery’s ‘Local’ exhibition

President Marilyn Holness, prize-winner Marvene Ash and sponsor Judy McArdle.

Below: from left, Shannon Garson, Julie Field of Eumundi and Marvene’s “Maleny Studio”.

When it’s local it’s special and the latest exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery is no exception.

An impressive selection of 40 artworks submitted by Sunshine Coast artists has been hung at the Caloundra Regional Gallery in the ‘Local Artists — Local Content Art Prize exhibition’, now on show until 2 May.

In its seventh year, the Prize is presented by the Friends Regional Gallery, Caloundra Inc. in partnership with the Caloundra Regional Gallery.

President Marilyn Holness said this year’s exhibition showcased the talent of our home-grown artists and the huge range of views on what “local” means.

“The artworks represent a diverse mix of mediums – from clay and porcelain to oil and watercolour. The calibre of entries we received really highlight our remarkable local talent, and the finalists’ works in the exhibition represent ‘the best of the best’ from the region.”

The quality of applications from the 40 shortlisted finalists was outstanding.

“There is so much depth and breadth to the entries, spanning and reflecting the stunning geographical diversity and themes of the Sunshine Coast region,” said guest judge this year Sandra Conte said.

WINNERS

The winners of the five judged categories are:

• Best of Show was Susan Schmidt of Noosa Heads for True Blue acrylic and oil on canvas.

• Excellence Award: $2000 prize: Julie Field of Eumundi | The OTT - A Life Beyond the track  | ceramic sculpture on aged timber stand.

• Excellence Award: $2000 prize: Marvene Ash of Maleny  | Maleny Studio | gouache, pen and ink wash.

• Best Three-Dimensional: $2000 prize: Shannon Garson of Maleny | Beauty and Terror  | porcelain glaze, underglaze, oxides, terra sigilata.

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