Community gathers to celebrate latest winners of art gongs
Louise AllinghamNorth West Telegraph
Attendees got to view more than 80 pieces by some of WA's best artists. Credit: Pilbara News, Louise Allingham
The 2017 Hedland Art Awards drew a massive crowd to Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery on Friday, October 6.
Eight talented artists were awarded with a share in the ceremony’s prize pool of more than $100,000.
Judges Dr Ric Spencer, Tarryn Gill and Emilia Galatis. Credit: Pilbara News
Cathy and Bruce Jorgensen. Credit: Pilbara NewsEllen Norrish and Pip Short. Credit: Picture: Sophia Constantine
Billy Yunkurra Atkins, of Newman, took home the top prize for most outstanding artwork for his piece entitled Kumpupirntily.
Chrissie McDowell.Chrissie McDowell.Sheila Gardiner accepts the award for Best Artwork in medium other than painting on behalf of her father William Nyapuru Gardiner from Rod Evans. Credit: Pilbara NewsClare Peak accepts her award from Town of Port Hedland chief executive David Pentz. Credit: Pilbara NewsKaren Bromley, Madeline Rhodes, Ellen Norrish and Anwyn Pyle. Credit: Picture: Sophia Constantine
The gallery was crowded with people taking a look at all this year's entries. Credit: Pilbara NewsKaren Bromley, Madeline Rhodes, Ellen Norrish and Anwyn Pyle. Credit: Picture: Sophia ConstantineCredit: Louise Allingham
Djuki Mala wowed the crowd with their humorous dance routines interspersed with captivating and sometimes heart-wrenching stories from indigenous people of north-east Arnhem Land.
Courthouse Gallery team Katie Evans, Kate Mullen and Nur Halik. Credit: Pilbara NewsThe Djuki Mala dancers draw a big crowd . Credit: Bewley Shaylor/FORM
The gallery gardens showed no signs of quiet the next day and were filled with market stalls for the final West End Markets of the year.
Hundreds of punters enjoyed browsing an array of stalls from local and visiting small businesses and art centres, dining on delicious food, a drink at the pop-up bar, arts activities and live entertainment from Djuki Mala and local musicians.
