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Read the full storyAn assortment of exceptional artistic talent currently covers the walls, floors and halls of the TYTO Regional Art Gallery following a wonderful Opening Night of the 46th annual Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition held on the evening of Friday 8 November.
A prestigious celebration of artistic achievement, the Hinchinbrook Art Awards recognise outstanding excellence across various media, providing a valuable platform for both emerging and established artists to display their talents.
The official opening evening attracted a significant crowd, with both the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the TYTO Regional Art Gallery extending their gratitude and thanks to all participants for their unwavering commitment and effort in submitting a total of 104 remarkable artworks for judging.
Below are the winners for each category as part of the 2024 Hinchinbrook Art Awards:
• Open Award – “Wallaman Falls at Dusk” by Fran Nason.
• Local Artist Award (sponsored by Powerlink Queensland) – “Field of Flowers” by Layla Gibbs.
• Youth Award (sponsored by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables) – “We are Dreaming” by Hamish Darveniza.
• Section 1: Painting (sponsored by Nick Dametto MP) – “Wild Light (Sutherland)” by David Wilkinson.
• Section 2: Watercolour (sponsored by Ingham Real Estate) – “Ascend to Inner Peace” by Sahan Kulathunge.
• Section 3: Mixed Media – “Turtle” by Marian Cerqui.
• Section 4: Digital Media – “Another Christmas in the Trenches” by Elliot Altmann.
• Section 5: Works on Paper – “Evening Light” by Joanne Bingham.
• Section 6: Photography (sponsored by Paronella Park) – “Whispers in the Wind” by Amanda Griffiths.
• Section 7: Ceramics (sponsored by Ingham Art Action) – “Coral Pot” by Sally Moroney.
• Section 8: Sculptural Form – “Feeling Crabby” by Sally Moroney.
The 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards will be on display daily at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery between 10am and 4pm until Friday 20 December. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be open until the close of the exhibition, with the winner to be announced in early January of 2025. To vote, please visit the gallery.
In the coming weeks, the Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper will be interviewing each of these talented artists in celebration of their achievements as part of the new Arts Section which begins on page 16.
WHAT: Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition
WHEN: Daily between10am and 4pm until Friday 20 December
WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery