Exmouth’s annual ArtQuest competition celebrates a decade of the World Heritage listing of the Ningaloo coast

The skills and talent of Exmouth artists was on full display as part of the annual ArtQuest competition. The contest is an annual art exhibition and sale held at the Ningaloo Visitor Centre’s Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery. An opening night was held on Friday, May 28, with 120 locals attending. This year’s competition theme was celebrating a decade of the World Heritage listing of the Ningaloo coast. There were 100 entries. Local photographer Jess Hadden took out first place for his piece titled Turtle Reflections, Tiff Clitherone’s Perentie’s Entourage was awarded second place while Sadie James’ piece Prison Break took out third. The six-eight-year old age group was won by Abigail Laylor, while Lola Brown and Olivia Rampling rounded out the top three. ArtQuest co-ordinator Susan Nunn said she was delighted with the level of entries received this year. “ArtQuest has highlighted what a wonderful array of local talent we have here in our community,” she said. Ms Nunn said the artwork had been purchased by buyers from across Australia.