The SGAS 2023 Annual Art Show was held from 3rd to 5th November, with the Official Opening and Presentation of Awards on Saturday night.
There were 174 artworks exhibited by 44 members of the St. George Art Society, including many new members who were exhibiting in the art show for the first time.
The Annual Art Show was opened by Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar who was representing the Premier and Member for Kogarah the Hon. Chris Minns. Also presenting awards were the Mayor of Georges River Council Sam Elmir, the Member for Oatley Mark Coure and Tina Harrison, representing the Lamrock Committee.
The judge for the exhibition was Dario Falzon. There were nine categories, each of which had a Winner and Highly Commended Award. In addition, the best in show received the Mitzi Tilley Excellence Award, which was won by Salwa Woodroffe. Salwa’s winning artwork “Austinmer Headland and Beyond” is now shown on the SGAS website homepage.
The SGAS Annual Art Show also included artworks from high school students who had participated in the Make Your Mark Mentoring Program, highlighting the impressive, emerging talents of local young artists.