Northern suburbs artists were the big winners at the City of Wanneroo’s 10th – and richest - Art Awards, at the official opening of the exhibition on Friday night.
Clarkson resident Janey Emery won the City of Wanneroo Open Award, taking home $5000 for her oil painting titled Back Off.
Judges said the work displayed a confidently executed narrative of urban culture and environment, which instantly engages the audience.
The other major prize category was for the Best City of Wanneroo resident, with $1500 awarded to Butler resident Christopher Young for his light-jet print.
Wanneroo Mayor Jon Kelly said with $12,000 worth of prizes, this was the richest art awards the City had held.
“This year the City received more than 260 entries from artists across Western Australia, and one third of them were from City of Wanneroo residents,” Mayor Kelly said.
“This is the second year the City has held these prestigious awards at the purpose built exhibition gallery at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, which is proving to be the cultural hub of the City.”
Full list of winners:
City of Wanneroo Open Award ($5000) – Janey Emery
Best City of Wanneroo Resident ($1500) – Christopher Young
Painting ($1000) – Judy Rogers
Painting commendation ($500) – John Stribling
Sculpture ($1000) – Jeannette Rein
Sculpture commendation ($500) commendation – Albie Herbert
Works on Paper ($1000) – Jane Grierson
Works on Paper commendation ($500) – Angie Beck
The $1000 People’s Choice Award will be announced at completion of exhibition.
The Art Awards Exhibition will be open to the public until Sunday, 19 June.
Opening Hours are Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, and 12pm to 4pm weekends at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo