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The annual Estuary Art Centre Members' Merit Awards 2026 

Award eveing: Friday 31 July, 6pm to 8pm

Always a highlight on the calendar this group merit award exhibition is open to all current EAC members. A juried show with the award opening taking place from 6.30pm on Friday 31 July,

Merit awards

• Youth Award under 18 years:  Li Zachary "Faces" Recycled

• Adult Student in any media: Bev Smith "Northern Dotterels" Acrylic

• Merit in Mosaics: Sonya Young "Steampunk" Mixed Media

• Merit in Watercolour: Vivien Jin "May Aftenoon Glow" Watercolour

• Merit in another media / textiles: Mary Jane Sneyd "Mouse House"

• Merit in Drawing: Lilly Li "The Forgotten" Coloured Pencil

• Merit in Painting: Cheong Hoon "Cry of the Times: Oils

• Ceramics special mention: Kim Boyd "Moneky Business" handbuilt ceramics

• Functional Ceramics:  Angela Gainsborough-Waring "The Shirt" handbuilt ceramics

• Sculpural Ceramics: Amanda Morton " Weathered Grace" Ceramics and driftwood

Premier Winners:

Premier 2D: Tracey Currington "Landsape Stories" Encaustic on panel

This work entices the viewer in for a closer inspection. The texture, pattern and colour morph together creating the play of shimmering dark and light to produce a beautiful encaustic work. It was incredibly alluring. The play of light through these elements being skilfully fused together results in a captivating landscape of stories.

Permier 3D: David Webster "Stello" Metal

The unique craftsmanship, design and execution of this work I thought was incredibly captivating and professional. The artist has an obvious knowledge of his craft and material. The play between2000 music, art, design, craft and nostalgia encourage a wonderful amount of discussion. The kiwi bloke with the number 8 wire mentality and an interest in creative craftsmanship might very well be interested in coming to David Webster’s solo exhibition in 2027! I think it’s going to be a fascinating and intriguing show!

Thank you to all of our sponsors.

Don't forget to vote for the People's Choice Award which is announced at the conclusion of the exhibition.