Art and photography awards
This page provides information about the City of Stirling's art and photography awards.
Art Awards Exhibition 2019
A showcase of innovative and original new work from Western Australian artists.
The City of Stirling biennial Art Awards Exhibition returned in 2019 with an extraordinary collection of new works from established and emerging Western Australian artists. Artist and works are listed below.
The Acquisitive Award
Damien Georke
Primary
Judges’ Comments: Beautifully executed with a deceptively simple message. Attention to the finest details engages the viewer to investigate further. A classical work.
Painting Award
Norm Wilson
South Terrace Neighbours 2
Judges’ Comments: Exacting technique celebrating the beauty in the every day. A quintessentially Western Australian summer scene often taken for granted.
Sculpture Award
Kate Rae and Kerry O’Flaherty
In The Round
Judges’ Comments: Beautifully pared down formation exuding minimal elegance. A careful consideration of form and space.
Drawing/Mixed Media Award
Ross Potter
Dead Tree
Judges’ Comments: Undeniably beautiful and technically excellent. Bringing the environment into sharp focus.
Jacksons Drawing Supplies Young Artist Award
Rachael Woodward
There Once Was…
Judges’ Comments: Quirky, with a strong sense of theatrics. Innovative in its application across various mediums to create an engaging narrative.
Jacksons Drawing Supplies Young Artist Award - Highly Commended
Jessica Whiteman
Diffident
Rotary Club of Karrinyup Local Artist Award
Julie Silvester
Morning Begins
Judges’ Comments: Well executed typical Western Australian summer scene.
People’s Choice Award
Jem Ham
The April Fool - A Self-Portrait
City of Stirling Art Awards 2019 is supported by sponsor logos - Barrett, Rotary Club of Karrinyup, Westfield and Jacksons Drawing Supplies.
Blink Photography Awards
The Blink Photography Awards 2018 received an incredible response from both amateur and professional photographers and resulted in one of our best exhibitions to date. It is our pleasure to share with you the award recipients for 2018 below.
The Blink Photography Awards 2018 were proudly supported by Ilford, Barrett Exhibition Group, Signage WA, Advance Press and Arts Edge Photo & Frame.
For more information regarding our next photography awards, scheduled for 2020, contact the Arts Officer on (08) 9205 8555 or email photo@stirling.wa.gov.au.
2018 Blink Photography Award Winners
| Artist | Award | Name of piece |
|---|
| Emma Thorp | Winner - Best Photograph | Pink |
| Jordon Fear | Winner - Highly Commended: Colour Category | Tough Like A Ukelele |
| Candy Goldsmith | Winner - Highly Commended: Monochrome Category | Two Ends |
| Chris Hawkins | Winner - Highly Commended: Mobile Category | Done For The Day |
| Bernard Taylor | Winner - Highly Commended: Altered Category | Intrinsick |
| Aminah Hughes | Winner - Stirling Resident Award | Male Rider, Uisneach Celtic Fire Festival, Ireland |
| Luke Attenucci | Winner - Youth Award | Dad Jokes |