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42nd Annual Acquisitive Competitive Art Competition – 2026 Results

Open 25th July – Close 3rd September 2026 

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Many Thanks to

Our Judges: Ewalina Powerll  &  Gina Davey

Our Patron:  Mayor George Seymour 

Gold Sponsor David Lee, State Member for Hervey Bay

This exhibition would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

Gallery 5 is very pleased to welcome back Mr David Lee M.P, State member for Hervey Bay as a Gold Sponsor.  David Kindly Donated the first prize money for the Miniatures and Land/Seascapes for this competition.

Our Sponsors 

Key Dates 

Open: Saturday 25th July 2026

Exhibition Presentation Awards: 25th July from 12pm – 2pm 

Exhibition closes: 3rd September 202

Open
Flora-Fauna
Landscapes
Figurative
Abstract
Miniature

Open Section 

The New Neighbours square
  • Prize:  First
  • Artist: Shannus O’Sullivan
  • Title:  The New Neighbours
  • Comments: 
Spanish Hills - Jo Williams
  • Prize:  Second 
  • Artist: Jo Williams
  • Title:  Spanish Hills
  • Comments: 
Wite Vase - Camille Sangster
  • Prize: Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Camille Sangster
  • Title:  White Vase
  • Comments: 
Commended OPen
  • Prize:  
  • Artist:
  • Title: 
  • Comments: 

Australian Flora & Fauna

Botanical Tapestry Gioia Small
  • Prize:  First
  • Artist: Gioia Small
  • Title:  Botanical Tapestry
  • Comments: 
3. Aus Flora & Fauna - Second - Liz White
  • Prize: Second
  • Artist: Liz White 
  • Title:  Fruit Bat
  • Comments: 
Washed Up - Charmaine Harper
  • Prize: Second
  • Artist: Charmaine Harper
  • Title:  Washed Up
  • Comments: 
The Fascination of Bromeliads - Rolf Sieber
  • Prize:  Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Rolf Sieber
  • Title:  The Fascination of Bromeliads
  • Comments: 
Playtime - Carmel Birchley
  • Prize:  Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Carmel Birchley
  • Title:  Playtime
  • Comments: 
Tawny Frogmouth - Jacquie Boyle
  • Prize:  Commended
  • Artist:  Kerri-Ann Condrin
  • Title:   Tawny Frogmouth
  • Comments: 
Cheeky Lorries - Gail Thomas
  • Prize:  Commended
  • Artist:  Gail Thomas
  • Title:   Cheeky Lorries
  • Comments: 

Landscapes & Seascapes

Secluded Creek Gail Thomas
  • Prize:  First
  • Artist: Gail Thomas
  • Title:  Secluded Creek
  • Comments: 
Beyond the Beach Grass - Margaret Redweik
  • Prize:  Second
  • Artist: Margaret Redweik
  • Title:  Beyond the Beach Grass
  • Comments: 
Sundrenched Shower P.V - Ann Beach
  • Prize: Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Ann Beach
  • Title:   Sundrenched Shower P.V
  • Comments: 
Misty Morn! - Carol Perry
  • Prize:  Commended 
  • Artist:  Misty Morn!
  • Title:   Carol Perry
  • Comments: 

Figurative/Portraiture

Green Eyes - Fouad Ameur
  • Prize:  First
  • Artist: Fouad Ameur
  • Title:  Green Eyes
  • Comments: 
Local Treasure - Donna Barnett
  • Prize: Second
  • Artist: Donna Barnett
  • Title: Local Treasure
  • Comments: 
Stephen by the Warrego - Zela Bissett
  • Prize:  Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Zela Bissett
  • Title: Stephen by the Warrego
  • Comments: 
A Stitch In Time - Fiona Sandy
  • Prize:  Commended
  • Artist:  Fiona Sandy
  • Title:  A Stitch In Time
  • Comments: 
Captain Krupnik - Pat Anderson
  • Prize:  Commended
  • Artist:  Pat Anderson
  • Title:  Captain Krupni
  • Comments: 

Abstract

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  • Prize:  First 
  • Artist: Colin Hutchinson
  • Title:  Coastal Remote
  • Comments: 
The Line You Cross - Nora Hanasy
  • Prize:  Second
  • Artist: Nora Hanasy
  • Title:  The Line You Cross
  • Comments: 
Equilibrium 2 - Wendy Rennie
  • Prize:  Second
  • Artist: Wendy Rennie
  • Title:  Equilibrium 2
  • Comments: 
C Katherine Walsh - Ethereal Aura
  • Prize:  Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Katherine Walsh
  • Title:   Ethereal Aura
  • Comments: 

Miniature Painting

The Quiet Bloom - Ruthie Purnell
  • Prize:  First
  • Artist: Ruthie Purnell
  • Title: The Quiet Bloom
  • Comments: 
Blue Horizon - Lynn Harris
  • Prize:  Second
  • Artist: Lynn Harris 
  • Title:  Blue Horizon
  • Comments: 
Saltwater Songman - Jill B urnes
  • Prize:  Highly Commended
  • Artist:  Jill Byrnes
  • Title:   Saltwater Songman
  • Comments: 
In Repose - Elizabeth Dau
  • Prize:  Commended
  • Artist:  Elizabeth Dau
  • Title:   In Repose
  • Comments: 
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