Media Release - 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Winners Announced

On Friday 8 November 2024, the 46^th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition Opening Night took place at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery. 

These prestigious awards recognise outstanding artistic achievements across various media, providing a valuable platform for emerging and established artists to display their creative talents.

The opening night drew a significant crowd, and we extend our gratitude to all participants for their unwavering commitment and effort in submitting a total of 104 remarkable artworks for judging.

Below are the category winners:

• Open Award – “Wallaman Falls at Dusk” by Fran Nason;
• Local Artist Award –  “Youth and Beauty” by Mark Bishop;
• Indigenous 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; and
• Section 8: Sculptural Form – “Feeling Crabby” by Sally Moroney.

 Thank you to the sponsors and businesses who have contributed towards the 46^th Hinchinbrook Art Awards.   

 Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be open until the close of the exhibition, with the winner of this category announced in early January 2025. To vote, please visit the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

The 46^th Hinchinbrook Art Awards will be on display daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm until Friday 20 December 2024.

Image: 46^th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Open Award Winner – Fran Nason.