2024 Kinimathatakinta/George Town Art Prize
On Friday, June 21st 2024, we announce the winners of the inaugural Kinimathatakinta/George Town Art Prize. This wonderful community event has highlighted the exceptional artistic talent within our community. After careful deliberation by our experienced judging panel (Ashley Bird, Karen Hall, Scott Cunningham, Susan Mansell and Zara Sully), we are thrilled to recognise the following winners:
All the winning and finalist artworks were on display at the Jim Mooney Gallery, Memorial Hall, George Town from the 21st of June to Saturday 27th of July 2024.
AWARD CATEGORIES WINNERS
Kinimathatakinta/George Town Council Major Acquisitive Award.
Sponsored by George Town Council for a work in any medium that the judges consider the highest quality of all entries.
Winner: Anne Taylor from Hillwood, with “Stories of Place"
Kanamaluka Photographic Award.
Sponsored by Bell Bay Aluminium for a photographic work that the judges consider best captures the essence of Kanamaluka/Tamar River.
Winner: Sue Doherty from Low Head, with “The Misty Cove”
Emerging Artist Award.
Sponsored by George Town Council for a work that the judges consider best from an artist aged between 18-30 years old.
Winner: Emma Magnusson-Reid from Beechford, with “Of Moon and River”
Packing Room Prize Award.
Sponsored by Greg Dawson for a work judged by the staff who receive, unpack, and hang the entries.
Winner: Joanna Pinkiewicz from Lulworth, with “Coastal Colour Map; Lulworth”
People’s Choice Award
Sponsored by Bridget Archer MP - Federal Member for Bass for a work that receives the most votes from the viewing public at the conclusion of the exhibition.
Winner: Mellissa Darmadji - Magnificent Sunset Reflection by Tamar River (kanamaluka)
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