Friday, 4 April 2025
The George Town Council is proud to present the 2025 Kinimathatakinta/George Town Art Prize, a celebration of unapologetically local artistic talent. This important event brings together artists who are connected to our region by residence, origin, including shack and property owners in the municipality, showcasing a rich diversity of artistic expressions.
Exhibition Opening and Winners Announcement
Date: Friday, 4 April 2025
Time: 4pm
Location: Jim Mooney Gallery, Memorial Hall, George Town
Experience art that captures the essence of George Town, reflecting our community and landscape. Winners will be announced at the event, where voting for the People's Choice Award will also begin. This year’s finalists include Anastasia Millward, Bobby Gloops, Catherine Tai, Diana Guy, Emma Magnusson-Reid, Jaclyn Tink, James O'Brien, Jennie Timmins, Jennifer Dickens, Joanna Pinkiewicz, Justin Bannon, Sabrina Guy, Sue Doherty, Sue Neilsen, and Tania Glanville.
Judging this year’s entries will be a panel of respected figures in the arts, including Clementine Blackman, Troy Ruffels, and Madeline Gordon, who bring a wealth of experience and a deep appreciation for local and regional creativity.
The title of this prize is in Palawa Kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines.
We invite both locals and visitors to join us at the Jim Mooney Gallery to experience this unique exhibition of local creativity and expression. It’s an excellent opportunity to support and celebrate the artists who capture the essence of Kinimathatakinta/George Town through their work.
Congratulations to all the talented finalists! We look forward to revealing their works and announcing the winners. Join us to explore the talent right here in our community.
