August 11, 2023
Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s August exhibition features hundreds of stunning works by the South Burnett’s youngest up-and-coming artists.
The annual Bendigo Bank Junior Art Competition has taken over the gallery.
More than 300 entries were submitted, including at least 65 from Murgon State High School alone.
They were judged as 2D or 3D artworks across four age categories.
And there were cash prizes!
The winners in the 4-6 Years and 7-11 Years categories took home $50 (1st), $30 (2nd) and $20 (3rd).
In the 12-15 Years and 16-18 Years categories, prizes were $100 (1st), $60 (2nd) and $40 (3rd).
The gallery was packed for the opening night last Friday, with more than 100 proud parents and friends turning up for the prize presentations.
The exhibition will remain on show at the gallery until August 27.
Entry is free.
[All photos courtesy of Ros Heit]
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Competition Winners
2D – 4 to 6 Years
1. Josephine Toms
2. Sophie Barry
3. Luna Clack
Highly Commended – Baylee Pearce
Commended – Zara Hampton
Judge’s comments: This section was the most fun to judge. Congratulations to everyone who entered! I love your work, and a special mention to your teachers and parents who teach, inspire and encourage you.
2D – 7 to 11 Years
1. Gemma Quirke – “Under The Sea”
2. Mercedes Gallager – “Starry Night”
3. Ammelia Goodwin
Highly Commended – April Quirke – “My Hero Cobbo”
Commended – Kieren Cobbo – “Still Life”
3D – 7 to 11 Years
1. Mac Schlegel – “Teeny”
2. Eboni Quirke – “Pet Napping”
3. Sofi Suchoronczak- “Frog Pond”
Judge’s comments: Wonderful work, love the variety
2D – 12 to 15 Years
1. Cooper Goodwin – “Eazy E”
2. Emily Warry – “Matt”
3. Indiana Cobbo – “Magical Sunrise”
Highly Commended – Juliette Legge – “Yukiri Yugu”
Commended – Holly Murphy-Jenner
3D – 12 to 15 Years
1. Reid MacGowan – “Ocean Dragon”
2. Stephen Patch – “Pottery Vase”
3. Juliette Legge – “Acrylic Crate”
Judge’s comments: A wonderful variety, so hard to judge.
2D – 16 to 18 Years
1. Dominic Malone – “Skyward Bound”
2. Mia Sandow – “Connecting With Country & Family”
3. Natalie Booth – “For My Dad”
Highly commended – Jayda Reimers – “A Women’s Gaze”
Commended – Ella Jess – “Spider Man”
3D – 16 to 18 Years
1. Cody Woodall – “Teapot”
2. Molly McDonald – “Polaroid Camera”
3. Bella Borninkhof – “Peach Plate”
Judge’s comments: Very creative work, well done! This was the hardest section to judge. Congratulations to all artists who entered.
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