Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar winners announced

THE Surf Coast community celebrated the official launch of the 2023 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar at Anglesea Art Space, showcasing12 successful artists who will feature in next year’s special calendar.

Works by 100 artists were in the running for inclusion in next year’s special annual calendar, however only 12 pieces were officially chosen as winners by the local judging panel.

The judging panel selected the following as winners:

Emilia Bennett – Point Addis – YOUTH (watercolour)

Archie Sullivan – Sunset Boxing on our Land – CHILD (collage)

Tony Digger Gilson – Bunyip – 3D (carved sculpture)

Daniela Rodriguez – Impermanence – 2D (photograph

Clancy Morrisey – Peace Dove – CHILD (collage)

Shane Jacobsen – The Joyful Spinner – 2D (mixed media)

Kim Layton – Winter Solstice Swim – 2D (pastel)

Pat McKenzie – Aireys’ Cliffs – 2D (watercolour)

Marion Smith – Blue Gum – 3D (sterling silver)

Bridie Murphy – A Quiet Time – 2D (watercolour)

Peter Day – GasBoy is the Nervous Type – 3D (Found Object Sculpture)

Meaghan Shelton – Self Made Woman – 2D (acrylic)

Surf Coast Shire Councillor Mike Bodsworth thanked all the entrants for their fantastic pieces and congratulated all winners.

“There is a wonderful selection of works encompassing collage, jewellery, watercolour, found-object sculpture, photography and wood-carving,” he said.

“I encourage community members and visitors to view the exhibition at Anglesea Art Space and while there, please cast a People’s Choice vote to help determine the piece that will land the cover of next year’s calendar.”

The People’s Choice winner will be announced Wednesday 2 November 2022.

People are able to view the exhibition and vote in-person at Anglesea Art Space, or online at surfcoastartstrail.com.au

Anglesea Art Space is located 2/103 Great Ocean Road and the exhibition is open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm until October 29.

On October 30, it is open from 10am to 2pm.