Fine Arts winners exhibiting at Showground Art Gallery Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 19, 2024 Lynne Dent with her winning piece in the Watercolours Section titled ‘Afternoon Tea’. DUE to the high standard of entry, judging the local Fine Arts Open Exhibition was a hard task, but judge Terri Butterworth eventually selected winners across five sections. The prizes were presented at a large gathering of Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) members and visitors at their Showground Art Gallery home on Sunday 14 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au CHCAG President Sue Roberts, in welcoming everyone in attendance for the opening and prize presentation, thanked the many local artists for participating. “The standard of artwork was outstanding, and it is great to have so many local artists support this exhibition,” she said. In the Acrylic/Oil section, Rose M Treilibs took out first prize for her artwork ‘Kimberley Rocks’ and second place was awarded to Roz Stone for ‘Rocky Shore – Woolgoolga Headland’. Lynne Dent was the winner of the Watercolour section with her artwork titled ‘Afternoon Tea’. Second place was awarded to Lynne Short for ‘High Tide’. In the Pastel section, Bronwynn Lusted was awarded first prize for her piece ‘Pandanas’ and Ivinnie Brown received second prize for ‘Desert Reflections’. The Drawing section winner was Carolyn Druce for ‘Wascally Wabbit’ and Bronwynn Lusted took second prize for ‘Life of Leaves’. In the Open Section, which is any medium not covered in the other four sections, first prize was awarded to Karen Thio for ‘Grey Heron’, and second prize went to Margaret Drever for ‘Gum Leaves’. The Fine Arts Exhibition continues until Wednesday 1 May and will coincide with the Coffs Harbour Show from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 April. Thanks were given to those who support the CHCAG, along with its many sponsors: Peter Magnuson; Coffs Cex; Dr Chan, Orthopaedic Surgeon; Big Banana; Ken Pay; Kadmium Art & Design; Michael Gorzynski and Karen Gorzynska; Stephen Goundry; Maxine Kohlhagen and family; Hilary Young; Coffs Calligraphers; Book Warehouse; Isabella Brandli; Wendy Green; Patricia Lee; Marion Beer; and Lois Milham. The Showground Art Gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. By Andrea FERRARI Bronwynn Lusted with her winning piece titled ‘Pandanas’ in the Pastel Section. A selection of artwork in the Acrylic/Oil Section. ‘Wascally Wabbit’ won first prize in the Drawing Section for Carolyn Druce.
