2026 Boyup Brook Art Awards OPEN

Entries are now open for the 2026 Boyup Brook Art Awards, with the exhibition returning to the Boyup Brook Town Hall during the Country Music Muster from February 12 to 15.
 
The Boyup Brook Art Awards is a distinguished competition and exhibition that showcases and promotes artists across five diverse categories: works on canvas, works on paper, mixed media, textiles, and 3D sculptures.
 
Awards include first and second place in each category, the coveted Open Prize, Indigenous Award, Young Artist Award (Under 21), Packer’s Prize, and People’s Choice. Additionally, all artworks are available to purchase throughout the exhibition.
 
Importantly, the Art Awards offers an invaluable opportunity for regional and emerging artists to exhibit their artwork, gain recognition, and connect with new audiences and buyers. 
 
Last year, the event attracted approximately 500 visitors, with 65 artists entering 189 artworks, and 9% of pieces sold during the exhibition. 
 
The event is fortunate to have Bev Bagby judging for the second consecutive year. In 2025, she spent many hours, and even lost some sleep, carefully selecting the award winners. With more than three decades of experience as an artist and educator, and working with a diverse selection of mediums, Bev brings a lot of depth and insight to the judging process.
The event is organised by the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre, with entries open from Monday, January 5, 2026, until Friday, January 30.
 
All details and conditions are available on the entry form. Pick up a copy from the CRC or online via the link below.
 
This event runs with the help of wonderful volunteers who get involved with a range of tasks including unpacking and hanging art, door and sales, answering queries, and pack down. If you would like to get involved in the event as a volunteer, please contact the CRC on the details below.
 
The CRC expresses gratitude to the generous sponsors and supporters of the 2026 event: Talison Lithium, Lions Club of Boyup Brook, Boyup Brook Co-op, Harcourts Heartland, Boyup Brook IGA, Rhodes Pastoral, Hampton Partners, Boyup Brook Agricultural Supplies, P&J Broockmann, Jacksons Drawing Supplies Bunbury, Shire of Boyup Brook, Beulah Wines, Country Music Club of Boyup Brook, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
 
Save the date for the exhibition: Opening Night is Thursday, February 12 from 6-8pm at the Boyup Brook Town Hall. The exhibition will then be open on Friday and Saturday, February 13-14 from 9am-3pm and on Sunday, February 15 from 9-11am.   

For updates, follow the event on social media by searching Boyup Brook Art Awards. For more information, please contact the CRC on 9765 1169 or email [email protected]. 

Images from 2025

2025 Boyup Brook Art Awards - Winners List

​TALISON LITHIUM OPEN PRIZE WINNER 
WINNER:  Kellee Merritt, Bejewelled

Works on Canvas / Board
1st prize: Gemma Mangano, Heavy Laden is My Soul With Her Own Ripe Fruit
2nd prize: Carmen McFaull, Voices of the Z-Bend
 
Highly Commended:  
Teresa Vincent,  Blue Murder            
 Lesley Curtis,   Shall We Dance         
Dee Credaro,  Running Out of Room
 
Works on Paper
1st prize: Janet Winter, That True Grit
2nd prize: Kellee Merritt, Kimberley Coast
 
Highly Commended:  
Dee Credaro, Kookaburra
 Janet Winter, Look at Me
 
Mixed Media 
1st prize: Dallas Pegrum, A Magic Moment
2nd prize: Dee Credaro, Running on Time
 
Highly Commended:
Jean Barrett, Desert, Forest, Ocean
Annie Williams, Ladies of the Land
 
Textiles
1st prize: Cait Gordon, Edges Found
2nd prize: Melanie Jarman, Sunset
 
Highly Commended:
Janelle Barnes, The Colour Outside     
Melanie Jarman, Days Ending  
 
3D Sculptures
1st prize: Glen & Phil Osterlund, The Glass Ceiling    
2nd prize: Glen & Phil Osterlund, 1950s Splash Back 
 
Highly Commended:
Paul Fontanini, Expand Your Horizons  
 
Indigenous Award
Winner: Melanie Hume, Camerang Walk
 
Highly Commended:
Melanie Hume, Midnight Stars
 
Young Artist Award (Under 21) Winner
Winner: Taylor Barnes, Rustic
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Highly Commended:
Kristy Barnes, Fred       
Charlie Barnes, Tom
 
Packer’s Prize
Winner:  Gemma Mangano, Not in the Hands of Boys But in Their Eyes     
 
People’s Choice Award
Winner:  Gemma Mangano, Heavy Laden is My Soul With Her Own Ripe Fruit
2020 Boyup Brook Art Awards
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