Premier Award winner by Michael Barker of Te Aroha, Invictus, oil.
Open Awards
Premier Award winner by Michael Barker of Te Aroha, Invictus, oil.
Open Awards
A judge has highlighted the talent of young artists entering the Waimarino Art Awards, saying "their work blew me away."
Judge Sandra Webb of Cambridge's Heritage Gallery said it was standing room only Tuesday night at the preview of the 13th annual Waimarino Arts Awards atthe Royal Theatre, Raetihi.
Ms Webb said with 220 entries and only Tuesday afternoon to decide, it was "a very tough exercise.
"The Waimarino Awards have really gained in strength and talent from commercial artist's work to rank amateurs, she said.
"It's becoming quite prestigious and is not just a little volunteer exhibition any longer. It's putting Raetihi on map in the art world. I'm proud to be involved."
Lindy Campbell of Pahiatua - Sunflowers and Pumpkins, Acrylic - The Novice Award sponsored by Raetihi Country Market and Balance Chartered Accountants.
Mackenzie Charlton age 13 of Horopito - Art Has Engulfed Me
Junior Artist Award
Mackenzie Charlton age 13 of Horopito - Art Has Engulfed Me - Ink on Paper - The Junior Artist Award sponsored by the Teachers of Ohakune Primary School
Freddy Carter age 8 of Ohakune - Yu-Gi - Coloured Pencil on paper - Junior Artist Award sponsored by The Teachers of Ohakune Primary School
Kanahi Te Riaki age 5 of Ohakune - Fairy Girl -acrylic on canvas - Junior Artist Award sponsored by The Teachers of Ohakune Primary School
Shaniquia Bellamy aged 10 of Raetihi Primary School - Coloured Landscape - Acrylic on paper - Junior Artist sponsored by the Teachers of Ohakune Primary School
General Photography Award - 'True Blue Kiwi' Section - Anne Paul of Wanganui, 2 Stroke Tui - Winner of Award Sponsored by Penguins of Ohakune and Raethi & Ohakune Rotary
Jason Retter of Taihape - The Road to Mount Doom
General Photography Award -'Seasonal Colours' Section- Jason Retter of Taihape - The Road to Mount Doom. Winner of Award sponsored by generous individual sponsors of Raetihi and Ohakune.
Young Photographer Award for ages 18 and under - James Gowland-Douglas of Ohakune- Ghost Flamingo. Winner of Award sponsored by Sarah Leonie Photography, the Rowe Family and generous Raetihi and Ohakune Sponsors.