TWO key prizes presented as part of the 2018 South East Art Society Open Art Awards have gone to young artists.
The people’s choice award winner was recently announced as Ella Cresp for her photograph Surf at Streaky.
The award, based on votes from visitors, was closely contested with works by Peter Dunn, Christy Camp, Kristy Buhagiar, Jan Telford, and Julie Kemp polling well at the Millicent Art Gallery.
“We are delighted that this year the major prize and the people’s choice were both won by young people,” SEAS president Robin Pellen said.
Tenison Woods College student Jaime Spicer was the major prize winner last month.
Her painting, Through The Window, was selected for the $1500 prize from the diverse works on display in the exhibition showcasing the region’s artists.
The annual art awards this year boasted 90 works from 55 artists representing Millicent, Penola, Mount Gambier and Casterton.
This year marked the first time the awards have been held in a gallery outside Mount Gambier.
Tasked with judging the works were Riddoch Art Gallery culture and development officer Serena Wong, Millicent Art Gallery manager Janice Nitschke and Ms Naomi Fallon of the Bordertown Art Gallery.
The exhibition closed on June 27.
