2024 Outback Archies Winners Announced
On Saturday, 14 September, Outback Arts hosted the grand opening of the Outback Archies 2024 exhibition, celebrating the vibrant creativity and unique stories of our region's artists. The exhibition, featuring 88 artworks from 18 Local Government Areas across Western NSW and beyond, explores the theme ‘Legends and Landscapes.’
Jamie-Lea Trindall, Executive Director of Outback Arts, shared: “We are always so excited by the entries, and this year is no different. The quality is high, but what is most inspiring is the way people find and express stories of the legends and landscapes from their everyday lives. The Outback Archies are a highlight on the arts calendar in Western NSW, and we are thrilled to announce upcoming changes, including a rebrand and restructure of the prize.”
Winners of the Outback Archies 2024
Photography
1st Place: Georgia Ditchfield, Coonamble - ‘Dave’
2nd Place: Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan, Warren - ‘Blackout’
Two Dimensional
1st Place: Jude Fleming, Warren - ‘Jump Up’
2nd Place: Maree Kelly, Curlewis - ‘Biya Walaay - Nestling of the Whistling Kite’
Ceramics
1st Place: Kayla Amos, Bourke - ‘Rivertrees II’
2nd Place: Prue Cullen, Coonamble - ‘Alter 2’
Young Outback Archies - Primary School
1st Place: Lexie Trindall - ‘Desert Jungle Wildflowers’
2nd Place: Remi Cohen, Coonamble - ‘This is Me’
Young Outback Archies - Secondary School
1st Place: Peyton Johnson, Coonamble - ‘Party in the Paddock’
2nd Place: Noah Thurston, Coonamble - ‘Cicadas by the Lights of the Moon’
Young Curators Award
Jasmin Atwood, Wentworth Shire - ‘Riverbank’
Alice Kennedy, Coonamble - ‘Rainbow Flower Garden’
Open Curators Award
Belinda Sims, Emerald Hill - ‘The Next Generation’
Aboriginal Art Prizes
Young Archies: Elka Trindall, Coonamble - ‘Country’
Open Award: George Williams, Walgett - ‘Old Timer’
Packing Room Prize
Leanne Hamblin, Nevertire - ‘Grace’
Overall Outback Archies Prize
Sooty Welsh, Coonamble - ‘Connecting to Country’
The exhibition will be on display at the Outback Arts Gallery in Coonamble until 25 October 2024. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork for the People’s Choice Award.
