Surf Coast Community Calendar winners crowned

From back left, councillor Libby Stapleton, Kevan Way, councillor Gary Allen, Liz Hughes, Ochre Buckley, Alexandra Suzuki, Marea Breisch and councillor Rose Hodge. From front left, Marietta Thompson, Matthew Solly and Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison. Photos: SUPPLIED

THE 12 winning artists to feature in the 2024 Surf Coast Shire Community Calendar have been crowned.

An experienced local judging panel selected the winners of the annual art extravaganza last Friday at the Community Arts Calendar Exhibition launch at Anglesea Art Space.

Fifty-five artists in total entered the calendar competition across four categories of Child, Youth, 2D and 3D.

The winners included:

Kerrin Whiting (The Society)

Jessamy Bennett (Roadknight)

Ochre Buckley (Our Neighbours)

Jennifer O’Sullivan (Walking Towards the Sunshine)

Matthew Solly (Linley)

Kevan Way (The Moonah Trees)

Marea Breisch (Mud’Dadjug (Mt Abrupt, Dunkeld)

Liz Hughes (Callistemon Crimson)

Marietta Thompson (Incoming Storm at Juc)

Alexandra Suzuki (what??)

Douglas Banner (Canola Field, North Torquay)

Raymond Wilson (Airey’s Inlet Morning)

Raymond Wilson’s 2D artwork ‘Aireys Inlet Morning’.

Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison congratulated all winners on their works.

“I was impressed by the incredible range of works, which showcase just how diverse and bright our local creative sector is.

“It was particularly pleasing to see so many young artists featured.

“This competition, now in its 25th year, can be a launching pad, providing an opportunity for up-and-coming talent to make their exhibition debut before going on to achieve great things.”