Art show fifty-two years strong

OVER five decades of art shows has helped a not-for-profit organisation raise tens of thousands of dollars for local projects, and raise the profile of many artists.

The 52nd Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show and Sale, the longest running art show in regional Victoria, was held on the King’s Birthday long weekend at the Public Hall, with a gala evening kicking off the event.

This year’s judge, Edwina Green, said it was an honour to judge, and thanked artists for submitting their works.

“This art show has so much diverse talent,” she said. “I congratulate all prize winners.”

Jon Lam received the Diana Gibson award for Best Watercolour and said he had been entering for many years.

“I am amazed every year that this art show just gets better,” he said.

Lam was humbled and surprised on being announced a winner.

“This very special award is the best that I have ever won,” he told the large crowd in attendance.

In the category for Best Any Other Medium, Amanda Western received first prize and said the art show was “a great opportunity for all.”

BM Rotary Art Show 2024 – Results

Diana Gibson Award: Best Oil Painting
Glenn Hoyle – Pansies

Diana Gibson Award: Best Watercolour
Jon Lam – Teamwork

Diana Gibson Award: Best Any Other Medium
Amanda Western – On the sheep’s back

Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Choice Award (Acquisitive Prize)
Lois Outjers – The Lerderderg Gorge
Danielle Watson – Black Cockatoo (Photo)

Grow West (Acquisitive Prize)
Alison Durham – Eucalyptus 2

Moorabool Shire – Best Photograph
Aldon Kmiec – Pony

Best Artwork – Local Artist
Heather Vile – On the Prairies, Alberta, Canada

Bacchus Marsh Community Bank (Best 21 Years & Under)
Skye McBain – Crowd Crush

Bacchus Marsh Community Bank (Best Small Painting)
Diana Garth – A Country Home

Best Sculpture
Allison Durham – Voyage

People’s Choice Award
Nina Volk – Royal Hotel – Bacchus Marsh
Bev Baker – Looking Pretty in Flowers

Moorabool Shire Council (Acquisitions)
Judy Cohn – Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos
Janice Webster – Maddingley Park Gates
Be Goslar – Morning Glow