More than 400 people attended the opening night, with the 11th annual awards attracting a record 347 entries, with artists vying for $13,500 worth of prizes – the biggest prize pool ever offered by the City.

Mayor Roberts said the art awards attracted people from right across the State. “As always our Art Awards have attracted a diverse range of entries, from professionals to hobbyists to those that paint occasionally,” she said. “So make sure you come along – it is well worth a visit.”

The City of Wanneroo Art Awards Exhibition is on display in the Exhibition Gallery at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre until Sunday, 3 June. For the length of the exhibition the library will be open on Sundays. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm. On the first weekend attendances over the one hundred mark have demonstrated the local interest and excitement in this annual event.  

The prizes were awarded to:

Open Award Winner Alan Muller - 'Moora Boodja (Mooro Country)'	Best City of Wanneroo Resident Sanja Aksamija - 'His Departing View'
Painting Overall Leslie Munro -'The Solitude of Travel'	Painting Commendation Judy Rogers - 'Kieran of Mullaloo'
Sculpture Overall Helen Dundo - 'Bazz'	Sculpture Commendation Sally Stoneman - 'Beacon'
Works on Paper Overall Robert Ewing - 'They Had Long Since Left This Place II'	Works on Paper Commendation Mim Wells - 'Flock'