Women's Day Art Prize 2018

13 March - 29 April 2018

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Randwick City Council's International Women's Day Art Prize and Exhibition provides a platform for women who live, go to school, or work in Randwick City to showcase their achievements and creativity. This event is the Council's way of recognising and celebrating the important contributions women make to families, workplaces and communities. The Council is pleased to present this souvenir catalogue of works submitted by our inspirational local artists. The 2018 Randwick City Council's International Women's Day Art Prize is hosted by Councillor Lindsay Shurey and Deputy mayor Councillor .

The 2018 Prize WInners are:

20 years and over category

1st Prize: West MacDonnell Ranges by Christina Rofe

2nd Prize: Aussie Backyard in Summer by Jeanette Glass

3rd Prize: Self Portrait by Melinda Hayton

12 - 19 years category

1st Prize: Family Circle by Kayla Bennett

2nd Prize: Amy Dreaming by Amy Lynch

3rd Prize: Abstraction of Scale by Venus Lacoste

Councillor's Commendation

A Piece of My Imagination by Samantha Alvarez

Randwick City Council would like to sincerely thank the two judges for 2018:

Dr Felicity Fenner, Associate Professor UNSW Art and Design; and

Cr Philipa Veitch, Randwick City Councillor, practising artist, writer and visual arts educator

The Councillor's Commendation for 2018 was judged by the Deputy Mayor Councillor Alexandra Luxford and Councillor Christie Hamilton.

Curator: Avril Jeans

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