Artists celebrated at Springsure annual Art Awards opening night

Posted on March 13, 2025

The annual Central Highlands Regional Council Art Awards – Springsure winners were announced at the official award presentation in the evening of Friday 7 March 2025.  

The event kicked off a must-see exhibition at the Bauhinia Bicentennial Art Gallery in Springsure.  

Council received 113 art entries across 7 categories, with a broad variety of entries in each section.  

Councillor Robert Donaldson and Councillor Karen Newman oversaw the awards and commended the talent displayed. 

‘Council’s Annual Award Awards in Springsure attracted artists from across the nation and showcases incredible diversity,’ Councillor Newman said.   

‘Art is a personal reflection of an individual artists’ thoughts, feelings and imagination immortalised in their chosen medium.’ 

‘I thank all the artists who entered to share their unique perspectives and encourage the many younger artists to keep developing their craft.’ She added. 

Councillor Donaldson congratulated the winning works. 

‘Congratulations to the winners and all entrants. It truly is an outstanding exhibition,’ he said. 

‘The quality of work on display is a testament to the talent and dedication of artists in our own community, and right across Australia. I encourage everyone to take the time to experience it.’ He continued. 

One award is still yet to be determined, the People’s Choice Award. Community members are invited to cast their vote for their favourite artwork by visiting the Have Your Say page or scanning one of the QR codes within the gallery. 

Voting is open now and will run until Monday 23 April. Votes are limited to one per person. The winner will be announced via the galleries Facebook page.   

All entries will be displayed Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, and Saturday 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. 

WINNING ARTWORKS: 

Category 1 – Easel Based Works:   

First: Salt Bush by Natasha Stanton 

Second: City In Ruin by Natasha Stanton 

Category 2 – Works on Paper:  

First: Paradise Cove by Kay Trembath 

Second: Scribbly Secrets by Rose Knight 

 Category 3 – Three-dimensional work & fibre art:   

First: Destruction and Renewal by Carol Forster 

Second: Brisbane Seed Pod Box by Sharon Kirk 

 Category 4 – Photography & Digital Art:  

First: Sanctuary of Light- Carnarvan Gorge by Diane Armstrong 

Second: Weathered Passage by Diane Armstrong 

 Category 5 – Black & White:   

First: Taking the Wild by Diane Armstrong 

Second: Leafy Monochrome by Kiara Follent 

 Category 6 – Juvenile 13 – 18 years:  

First: What’s on the inside? by Stevie-Lee Riley 

Second: 4 Cities of the World by Matthew Weeks 

 Category 7 – Junior 12 years and under:   

First: Trickle Creek by Hunter Taylor 

Second: Rewrite by Anabella Usher 

 CHRC Acquisitive Award:   

This ain’t Texas by Andrea Chapman 

 If you have any enquiries, please contact council on 1300 242 686.