Category A – Open
Winner – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’ – $3000 prize money!
Sponsored by Shire of Dardanup
Highly Commended – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’
Sponsored by Nola Marino
Still Life with Cherries by Gemma Mangano
Highly Commended – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’
Sponsored by Wild Bull Brewery
Lost Horizon by Pam Vercoe
Highly Commended – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’
Sponsored by Shire of Dardanup
Cormorant landing by Kate Holmes
Highly Commended – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’
Sponsored by Dardanup Post Office
Blossom by Janice Florczyk
Highly Commended – Dardanup Art Prize ‘Open’
Sponsored by Shire of Dardanup
Sunset by Hilly Coufreur
Category B – Theme
Winner – Theme ‘Rhythm’ Art
Sponsored by Quantum Underwriting Agencies
Clickity Clack by Honi Sawyer
“Hand Pyrography of old timber rail line. I can still hear the familiar “Clickity clack” Rhythm of the log filled carts meandering through the bush.”
Highly Commended – Theme ‘Rhythm’ Art
Sponsored by Quantum Underwriting Agencies
Dance of the Peppermints by Jill Harrison
“Cyanotype sun print of Western Australian peppermint tree leaves on Printmakers paper. My art practise is inspired by nature. When you walk through the bush you can see and hear the leaves creating their unique rhythm and dance in the breeze. Plants respond to changes in their environment – the passage of the sun and moon, the length of the day, temperature, wind, drought and rainfall – responding to climatic changes by moving their leaves and open and closing their flowers. They are a visual representation of the rhythm of the seasons.”
Highly Commended – Theme ‘Rhythm’ Art
Sponsored by Quantum Underwriting Agencies
Threads of Life by Sara Brandli
“The beat goes on in Tiny’s house of life. The everyday patterns, ebb and flows dance to his rhythms, like ribbons in the wind.”
Highly Commended – Theme ‘Rhythm’ Art
Sponsored by Grassy Gully Farms
Resonance by Diana Neggo
“Resonance. Rhythm is everywhere—in tides, shifting seasons, the pulse of breath. In Resonance, I explore movement and stillness, where layered textures and muted tones create quiet energy. Sweeping arcs and intersecting lines suggest an echo, a lingering vibration.”
Category C – Portrait
Winner – Portrait
Sponsored by JW Cross Maintenance
Self Portrait with Mirror by Simon Sieradzki
Highly Commended – Portrait
Sponsored by JW Cross Maintenance
Watching the Sky by Trinity Mangano
Highly Commended – Portrait
Sponsored by JW Cross Maintenance
Your Heart is My Home by Gemma Mangano
Category D – Open Photography
Winner – Open Photography
Sponsored by Hexion
What Was That? by Jodie Deeley
Highly Commended – Open Photography
Sponsored by Hexion
Male Red-Tail by Chris de Blank
Category E – 3D
Winner – 3D Artwork
Sponsored by Professionals DAD Realty
Twisted and Tortured by Wendy Sullivan
Highly Commended – 3D Artwork
Sponsored by Professionals DAD Realty
The Beat to Life by Emily Toft
Highly Commended – 3D Artwork
Sponsored by Professionals DAD Realty
Curated Life by Yui Phunseau
Category F – Theme Photography
Winner – Theme Photography
Sponsored by Wren Oil
Island Rhythms by Jill Harrison
“This image was taken at the South West Multicultural Festival. Since time began people have responded to sounds and rhythms, creating their own unique songs, music, movement, dance and rituals to tell stories and pass down folklore, history and traditions. These may be unique to their own culture but they open a window of understanding and enjoyment, showing us how universally connected we are.”
Highly Commended – Emerging Artist
Sponsored by Wren Oil
Stairway to Heaven by Deborah Schramm
“Stairway to Heaven, to the Penthouse on the top floor of The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe built in 1904. Views of the famous bridge connecting two countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Famous people have used the stairway, from Kings and Queens to movie stars. You can feel the rhythm in the steps.”
Student Art
Winner – Student Open
Sponsored by TJ Depiazzi & Sons
Humanities by Jessica Humphreys
Winner – Student Theme
Sponsored by Tronox
Rhythm of Seasons by Angie Fitzpatrick
Highly Commended – Student Theme
Sponsored by Tronox
Rhythm of Waves by Will Edwards
“The rhythm of waves are lapping over the sand.”
Student Photography
Winner – Student Photography
Sponsored by Evedon Lakeside Retreat
Nature’s Embrace by Caitlin Fisher
Highly Commended – Student Photography
Sponsored by Evedon Lakeside Retreat
Splendid Fairy-wren by Owen Harrison
Emerging Artist
Winner – Emerging Artist
Sponsored by Simcoa
Sunset Serenade by Debra Marshall
Highly Commended – Emerging Artist
Sponsored by Wespine
JOY by Debra Marshall
Highly Commended – Emerging Artist
Sponsored by Wespine
Maddie Moo by Kerry Cawcutt
Packing Room Prize
Winner – Packing Room Prize
Sponsored by Piacentini & Son
JOY by Debra Marshall
People’s Choice Vote
Winner – Peoples’ Choice Award
Sponsored by Ferguson Valley Marketing
Colour Me Classical by Susan Denton 32 votes received
