Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 Now Open

The opening night of the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 was a resounding success, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. The evening brimmed with warmth and appreciation, complemented by the delicious refreshments served by Kestrel Cafe. Famous Sharron delivered an engaging performance as MC, while the jury provided thoughtful commentary on their thoughtful selection process.

Congratulations to our outstanding winners:

CATEGORY	WINNER	ARTWORK
Best Overall	Markham Boston	Sculpture without Wazza
Runner Up Best Overall	Sofie Seyah	Reflections of Faure
Gascoyne Landscape	Alice Linford Forte	Echoes in the Dust
Gascoyne Seascape	Caitlin Fitzgerald	Faure Island Shark Bay
Human Form	Sadie James	The Bee Lady
3D	Xavier Cox	The Gear Reaper
Abstract	Marlene Anderson	Mungili Waterholes and Rockholes

We extend our sincere thanks to every artist who submitted work. Your creativity and skill have produced an exhibition well worth celebrating.

The show continues until 29 August during regular gallery opening hours. We warmly invite you to visit, view the pieces in person, take part in the engaging activities on offer, and discover our Creative Program, which includes both booking-required workshops and free sessions. Full details are available here: https://www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au/gaa26-creative-program.aspx

Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award and bring along friends and family. The winner will be revealed at the closing event on 29 August from 10–12pm.