The Best in Exhibition Prize at the Kiama Art Society’s Annual Exhibition has been won by Lilybeth Mayhew of Mt Keira, for her work Coastal View.

“It was wonderful to see the quality of work in this year's exhibition, and rewarding to see so many local artists winning recognition for their hard work and talent,” says the Society’s President, Helen Pain.

“Kiama Art Society thanks all of our artists for entering, and all of our generous sponsors for their ongoing and vital support, making this exhibition possible.”  

Mayor Neil Reilly with the winner of the 3rd Overall Prize, printmaker Colin Harwood

OVERALL PRIZE WINNERS:

• Best In Exhibition (sponsored by Kiama Leagues Club): Lilybeth Mayhew, Coastal View
• 2nd Prize Overall (sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council): Greg Martin Vale, Morning Light - The Old Barber Shop
• 3rd Prize Overall (sponsored by Illawarra Financial Group): Colin Harwood, Spring Creek 2
• KAS Member 4th Prize Overall (sponsored by Furniture One Kiama): Sandra Gray, Orange Waterfall

SECTION A: A LAND OR SEA SCAPE

• 1st (sponsored by Raine & Horne Real Estate): Sylvia Hawthorn, Colourful Arkaringa
• 2nd (sponsored by Framed By Us): Helga Kelly, Lush
• 3rd (sponsored by Monique Field Property): Christine Gordon-Smith, Woonona Point

SECTION B: LOCAL COUNCIL AREA (all prizes sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council)

• 1st: Jaki Gaskell, Kiama Harbour
• 2nd: Mark Poisson, Kiama Harbour - Cargo Fish and Chip Shop
• 3rd: John Downton OAM, Nature's Mood Changes

Section C: ABSTRACT

• 1st (sponsored by Bombo Curtains and Blinds): Sor-Lee Robertson, Nature's Gift
• 2nd (sponsored by Fern Street Gallery): Lilybeth Mayhew, Kaleidoscope of Wollongong
• 3rd (sponsored by Greg Rodgers and Associates): Karen Crea, You Go Girl

Kiama Art Society President Helen Pain (right) with the Society's Secretary and Treasurer Robyn McMillan, who was made a Life Member for her ongoing contribution at the Exhibition opening.

SECTION D - STILL LIFE

• 1st (sponsored by Burnett's on Barney): Lynda Fraser, Summer Harvest
• 2nd (sponsored by Kiama Health Destination Pharmacy): John Johnston, The Table 
• 3rd (sponsored by Kiama Refrigeration and Air Conditioning): Kerry Brown, The Visitor

SECTION E - FIGURATIVE/ PORTRAITURE

• 1st (sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council): Tony Hull, Portrait of Ray
• 2nd (sponsored by Kerry's Klothes Kiama): Sabina Choi, The Duet
• 3rd (sponsored by Levers Art Supplies Wollongong): Janetha Poisson-Lyon, They Call Me Black Jack - Magpie

SECTION F - WATERCOLOUR

• 1st (sponsored by Big 4 Easts Beach Holiday Park): Narelle Scott, Hiding in Plain Sight
• 2nd (sponsored by The Art Bar Kiama): Lexie Watt, Desert
• 3rd (sponsored by Arthouse Direct, Nowra): Christine Hill, Social Distancing - Surfie Style