The Jury Art Prize 2023 Exhibition - Courthouse Gallery+Studio

The Jury Art Prize 2023
WA's Most Innovative Art Award

28/05/23 – 29/07/23

The Jury Art Prize 2023 Exhibition

Exhibition: 28/05/23 – 29/07/23

This curated art prize exhibition showcases artworks from artists working across regional Western Australia, culminating in an exciting show of unique perspectives.
These finalist artworks reflect the exceptional creative talents that continue to grow and thrive in regional and remote WA. Finalists were selected from all regions and included painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.

Meet the Winners
The Jury Art Prize 2023

THE JUDGES PRIZE

MELISSA SANDY

My Design

PATRON PRIZE

LENA WILLALANG

Sandhills & Yellow

KATHY DONNELY AWARD

RUBY DJKARRA ALDERTON

Miyapunu Guya Ga Tathiny (Turtles, Fish, Jellyfish)

THE JURY PRIZE (People's Choice)

PAUL FONTANINI

Casting with Nature - Red Morral Burl

Meet the Finalists
The Jury Art Prize 2023

Veronica Daniels, Bush Tucker

Sylvia Wilson, Two Worlds

Stephanie Yukenbarri, Witjindee

Selena Brown, Ngurra

Samantha Dennison, Red Jug Pod Vase and Corymbia Ficifolia

Red Djikarra Alderton, Miyapunu Guya Ga Yathiny (Turtles, Fish, Jellyfish)

Richard Bloomer, Two Little Sisters

Paul Fontanini, Casting with Nature – Red Morrel Burl

Owen John Biljabu, Rowland Williams

Olive Josph, Mulla Mullas

Ngamaru Bidu, Nyurnma (Freshly Burnt Country) Jurnpa (Ashes)

Lena Willalang, Sandhills & Yellow Flowers

Jessica Begg, Yued Boodja

Jaimee Wright, Wreck of the Sky

Helicoptor (Joey) Tjungurrayi Nynmi

Helen Komene, Prelude

Gladys Kuru Bidu, Untitled

Erika Maylam, My Golden Country

Doreen Chapman, Cowboy

Claude Mowaljarlai Waanamal, Freshwater Dreaming

Carrie McDowell, Logcabin

Belinda Cook, Last Light, First Light

Amelia Jajko, Minyirr – Might and Magic Trickles

Maejan Bakhtiarikish, New Hope

Jonathon Gormlie, Dads Daughters

Janeen Horne, Botanical Imprints

Elisha McGuckin, The Metro Hotel On The Highway To Hell

Mel Taylor, I used to Dream in Colour

Jean Norman, Ngurra (Country)

Judith Coppin, Ant Hills

Lisa Allen, Animals on Yindjibarndi Ngurra

Wendy Hubert, Scrub Road

Peter Moir, Jarndunmunha-Mount Nameless

Clare Peake, The Procession (Part 11: Scent – September, October, November)

Melissa Sandy, My Design

Joel Beaver, Selfie

Karren McClure, Together

Wendy Warrie, Out on the Horizon

Paula Wiegmink, Off the Beaten Track

Leah McManus, Dinner Time

Meet Our Judges

JUDE VAN DER MERWE

JUDE VAN DER MERWE

Over 30 years’ experience in the visual arts and cultural sectoe

RON BRADFIELD JNR.

RON BRADFIELD JNR.

Supporting the local and international arts scene

TOM MÙLLER

TOM MÙLLER

An established multi-disciplinary artist with an active Australian and international practice

The Courthouse Gallery would like to acknowledge the Kariyarra, Ngarla, and Nyamal people as the Traditional Custodians of the Town of Port Hedland lands. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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