Top Central Highlands artists share in $10,000 of prize money

MORE THAN 40 district artists vied for their share of $10,000 in prize money at the annual art awards showcase at the weekend.

The 2020 Central Highlands Regional Council Emerald Annual Art Awards took place on Saturday night at the local gallery, with artworks submitted across five categories. 

See the results below and pick up a copy of the Highlands Leader at your local newsagent this Friday for the full story. 

CENTRAL Highlands Regional Council Emerald Annual Art Awards results:

Category 1 - Easel based works - any medium

First: Catherine Boreham - Focus on the Light

Second: Randelle McClure - A Pair of Galahs

Category 2 - Works on paper

First: Randelle McClure - I See You Too

Second:  Jet James - Cooee Bay

Category 3 - 3D Works

First: Raelene Bock and Michelle Gray - Girl in the Rain

Second: Jeff Bowerman - Gasco Signs

Category 4 - Photography

First: Tricia Godwin - Western Storm

Second: Glen Wright - Twilight on Water

Category 5 - Digital Art

First: Jemma Ryan - Narnia

Second: Glen Wright - What Lies Beneath

CHRC Local Artist Award - Janine Hill - Goodbye Love

Margaret Gibson Youth Award - Lucy Thomasson - One’s Own

CHRC Acquisitive Award - Jemma Ryan - Breaking News

People’s Choice - Raelene Bock and Michelle Gray - Girl in the Rain