34th Annual Art Exhibition Winners for 2012

34th Annual Art Exhibition 2012
Our 34th Annual Art Exhibition 2012 - Opened Saturday evening 2nd June at the Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery, Charlotte Street, Cooktown with a large crown in attendance. Art Award Sponsors, Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott, CSAS President Lea Ambrum-Stevens, distinguished guests and friends of the gallery attended the Art Award Presentations of over $5,000 in prizes in 12 categories including 'Best In Show' - Elizabeth Guzsely Memorial Award by Art Judge Ross Franzi of Black Cockatoo Gallery, Bloomfield. There was also a 'People's Choice Award' by visitors votes at the end of the exhibition on Monday 11th June. The remaining Art works continue to be on display in the gallery at the artists discretion.

LINKS:
Art Judge Ros Franzi website http://www.blackcockatoogallery.com.au
Also see Cooktwn Art on-line at:
Website: http://www.cooktownart.com.au/
Blog: http://cooktownart.blogspot.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000891220794
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cooktownart
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Cooktown_Art
Google Plus Album - All Entries AAE 2012:
https://plus.google.com/photos/117138424956820328804/albums/5754137650775302401
Facebook Album Winning Entries AAE 2012: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?
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List of 34th Annual Art Exhibition Winners 2912
As Judged by Ross Franzi of Black Cockatoo Gallery

BEST IN SHOW : Joanne Davis - "By River"

Cook Shire Award - Recognisable Scene in Cook Shire
Winner: "Before Renovation" - Diana Burns
HC (Highly Commended)"Tropical View" - Faye Pini

Ergon Energy Award - Contemporary
Winner: "Abstract in Purple" - Jessie White
HC "Demise in Eyes" - Di Fursdon

Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre Award - Indigenous
Winner: " Grandfathers Story" - Lea Ambrum
HC "Traditional Wedding" - Helen Gordon

Black & White Award
Winner "Within" - Joanne Davis
HC "River God" - Lainie Joy

Bowls Club Award - Landscape
Winner: "Golden Dusk Across The Valley" - Louise Derry
HC "Life's a Beach" - Marja Verter

Wujal Wujal Art Centre Award - Flora & Fauna
Winner: "Cormorants" - Christa Youngman
HC "Wongai Fruit" - Jane Arthars"

Peter Pini Memorial Award - Portrait
Winner: "Contemplating" - Marja Verter
HC "Lily-Self Portrait" - Lily Keejan

Endeavour Lions Youth Encouragement Award
Winner: "Blue Mangroves" - Mariah Newman
HC "Self Portrait" - Thuy Loughlin

Poberay Memorial Award - Miniature
Winner "Miniscule" - Faye Pini
HC "Little Owl" - Emma McGovern

CCAA Award - Textiles
Winner: "Reef" - Diana Burns
HC "Autumn Rustling" - Bobbin Sheehan

CCAA & CSAS Award - Handmade 3D Artform
Winner: "Circular Dining" - Rosalie Andre
HC "Palm Vase" - Wendy Snape