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The Daphne Young Watercolour Art Prize 2017
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On Saturday 14 October the New England Art Society (NEAS) opened the fourth consecutive Daphne Young Watercolour Art Prize exhibition.
The opening was well attended and visitors were welcomed with complimentary rich tomato soup, crusty bread and wine. All were impressed by the quality and diversity of the exhibited art works. The exhibition is open until Friday 3 November
Come along and see the winning entries! 1st ($1000) Julie Simmons for ‘It’s a bit dry Eh!’ 2nd ($200) Heather Winch for ‘Black Gully Reserve’ 3rd ($100) James White for ‘Glimpse’ Emerging Artist Award ($100) Bronwen Roberts for ‘Over the Plains’ Emerging Artist Award ($100) Helen Elphinstone-King for ‘The Two Escapees’ 
2nd Prize ‘Black Gully Reserve’ - Exhibition curator Philippa Charley-Briggs and judges Kerry Gulliver and Julia Hardman
The exhibition celebrates the creativity of the contributing artists as well as the memory of Daphne Young.
The competition is named in honour of the late Daphne Young. Daphne was an established artist who exhibited widely in Brisbane and Sydney before coming to our region and establishing a studio in Invergowrie with her partner Wes. As an artist, Daphne collaborated and worked with many well-known Australian artists including John Olsen. As a member of NEAS she is remembered for her passion for the medium of watercolour and the inspiration this gave to her fellow artists. She championed this medium in order to give it the prominence she felt it warranted. This fourth consecutive exhibition shows that she has been successful in this endeavour. Daphne was 56 when she died in 1997. |
1st Prize ‘It’s a bit dry Eh!’ - Exhibition curator Philippa Charley-Briggs, judges Kerry Gulliver and Julia Hardman with Society President Tess Cullen.
The Judges Panel
A big thank you to our panel of three experienced judges:
David Allen David is a local artist and illustrator and his watercolour illustration work has featured in numerous books. Kerry Gulliver Kerry exhibits on a regular basis and teaches art locally. Julia Hardman Julia is an accomplished watercolourist and local art teacher. Many painting techniques use water but this competition is for the classic watercolour medium which is unique in its transparency. This brings colour and luminosity difficult to achieve with other mediums.
The Daphne Young Watercolour Art Prize is one of only a few competitions solely for classic watercolour works and this year, as in the past, it has brought together impressive art works from across the New England region and beyond. 
3rd Prize ‘Glimpse’ - Society President Tess Cullen and artist James White
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Armidale Art Prize & Exhibition 2017
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Congratulations 2017 Award Winners!
ANIMAL LIFE CATEGORY
1ST Prize: Sara Trumper “Soul Window” 2nd Prize: Lisa mason “Curious Cow” 3rd Prize: Ashlee Albertson “Cedric” CONTEMPORARY CATEGORY 1ST Prize: James Ridgewell “Orange Sunset” 2nd Prize: Brian Irving “Circle Of Bundjalung” 3rd Prize: Terry Welsh “Totem Trunk” ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY 1ST Prize: Daryl Albertson “Mad Hatters Tea Party” 2nd Prize: Trish Peterson “Erosion” 3rd Prize: Belinda J. Laurie “Vision For The Future” |
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Kay Bridge "That Place, That Tree, That Moment" LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
1ST Prize: Nancy Hunt “Paddock ‘n’ Gums” 2nd Prize: Paula Jenkins “Higher Ground” 3rd Prize: Rita Winiger “Connecting With Distant Landscapes” PORTRAIT CATEGORY 1ST Prize: Bob Baker “Lucy” 2nd Prize “Kay Bridge” Stop Laughing This Is Serious” 3rd Prize: Bob Baker “Malcolm” STILL LIFE CATEGORY 1ST Prize: Alanna Mason “Through A Glass Lightly” 2nd Prize: Lee Horsely “Pots” 3rd Prize: Lilian Wissink “Naturally Fresh” |
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SCULPTURE CATEGORY
1ST Prize: Anna Henderson “Mind The Gap” 2nd Prize: Andrew Denning “The Bite Is Mightier Than The Board” 3rd Prize: Rosalind Brady “Echidna” HIGHLY COMMENDED Anna Henderson “Look For The Sun Through The Rain” James White “Memories” HIGHLY COMMENDED – Student Paddy O’Brien “Cod in The Reeds” - sculpture Sorena Barzegar “American Tiger” |
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