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🎨 Up2Date Art Exhibition 2025 — That’s a Wrap!

 

The curtains have closed on the 2025 Up2Date Art Exhibition, marking another incredible year of creativity, community, and celebration. This year was extra special as we commemorated the 20th anniversary of the exhibition — and what a milestone it was!

 

🙏 Thank You to Our Artists & Visitors 

The Up2Date Art Committee extends heartfelt thanks to all the talented artists and creatives who entered this year’s show, and to the many visitors who came to experience and support the exhibition. Your passion and presence made this anniversary truly unforgettable.

 

🏆 2025 Award Winners 

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Beyond Bank Open Art Prize 

Sharon McLoughlin (Wagga) —  “Burning Stubble”

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​Veterans Art Prize (Sponsored by Coolamon RSL Sub Branch) 

Winner:  Colin Lucock (Coolamon) — “Traction Engine”

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Themed Section: “From Little Things, Big Things Grow” 

 Winner: Kylie Van Tol — “First Stroke”

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Coolamon Shire Council Acquisition Prize 

Winner: Kerry Symons (Ganmain) — “I See You” 

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Note: The Coolamon Shire Council Acquisition Prize will be displayed at the Coolamon Library for 12 months before joining the Council’s permanent collection.

 

Primary School Prize 

Winner: Jack Watta — “Chill ‘in Frog”

 

High School Prize 

  Winner: Angus Lenton — “Whispers of the Mountains”

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People’s Choice Award 

Winner:* Donna Brown  — “Family”

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💛 Thank You to Our Sponsors 

To our valued 2025 sponsors — your continued support makes the Up2Date Art Exhibition possible. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to the arts and our community.

 

 

👀 See You in 2026 

We’re already looking forward to next year’s exhibition! Stay tuned for updates right here on our website and across our social media channels.