Local art took centre stage at the opening night of the hArt 23 Exhibition on Friday 9 June at the Broadford Hall.
The exhibition showcases and celebrates the work of youth and adult artists who live, work or are connected to Mitchell.
This year, in addition to the Open Category, there are two new categories for hArt23, the Climate Solutions/Environment Prize and the Youth Artist Prize (aged 12 to 24).
First prize for Climate Solutions/Environment category was $500 along with two highly commended prizes of $300 each. Winners were:
- Priscilla Indichnavon for Seed/Niran (first prize)
- Sandra Bowkett for The Tor (highly commended)
- Wendy Webster for Turbines (highly commended)
Youth Artist Prize winners received a $300 art supplies gift voucher. Winners were:
- Eleanor Jones for Colours of Wisdom
- Isla Mondon for Think About It
- Loredana Rivaloro for A Choice
Visitors to the exhibition can also vote in the People's Choice Award.
The exhibition is open until Sunday 18 June from 10am to 4pm at the Broadford Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford (enter via Council chambers).
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