Winners crowned at annual calendar competition

2025 Community Arts Calendar winners, from left Andrew Middlehurst, Scarlett Delmo, Caroline Hawkins, Albee Pickering and Rosie Crone. Photos: SUPPLIED

A DOZEN local artists will have their creative works featured in 2025 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar.

Judging of the calendar competition concluded last week with more than 75 people submitting ceramics, fibre works, linocuts and paintings.

The twelve winners will have their works showcased on the monthly pages of the calendar, while a People’s Choice award competition will determine a front cover winner.

Those to receive $300 each and acknowledgement in the calendar included:

Albee Pickering, Rainbow, (less than 12 years), pencil on paper

Alexia Bennett, Point Addis, Open 2D, linocut with added watercolour

Scarlett Delmo’s artwork of a weedy sea dragon.

Andrew Middlehurst, Pastels on the Great Ocean Road, Open 2D, oil on board

Barbara Jens, The Bathers, Open 2D, textile

Bronwyn Tasker, Beach Bottle, Open 3D, ceramic

Caroline Hawkins, Buff Banded Rail, Open 3D, fibre

Caroline Borghetto, Prevail, Open 2D, acrylic and soft pastels on canvas

Chloe Muscroft, Anglesea Boat Sheds, Youth (less than 19 years), acrylic on paper

Emma Wilson, Ocean Colours, Open 2D, paint-collage

Jen Benyan, Gone Fishing, Open 2D, gauche with print transfer on ply

Rosie Crone, Bell Street from Pride Street, Open 2D, mixed medium

Scarlett Delmo, Weedy Sea Dragon, Youth, painting

Surf Coast Shire chief executive officer Robyn Seymour congratulated all entrants on their impressive works.

“Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to our winners.

“Judges were faced with some tough choices given the quality and diversity of the works. People can see for themselves by visiting the exhibition at Anglesea Art Space.

“We hope all entrants enjoy being part of the exhibition. It is a great opportunity to gain some exposure and recognition, and we look forward to seeing who takes out the People’s Choice award.”