2023 Annual Awards Exhibition Winners
Welcome to the Winners’ Showcase of the Pastel Society of Australia! Each year, we celebrate the exceptional talent of pastel artists from across Australia and beyond. Below, you'll find the winners of our 2023 Annual Awards Exhibition, including the prestigious Alexandra Awards, People's Choice Awards, and various category-specific accolades.
A Big Thank You to our Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and donors for their generous contributions to the 2023 Annual Awards Exhibition and the Alexandra Awards.
2023 Pastellist of the Year:
Pierina Sannia
We are overjoyed to announce that the 2023 Pastellist of the Year award goes to the incredibly talented Pierina Sannia.
2023 People's Choice:
Margaret Turner
Award Donor: Arthouse Northside
The winner of the People's Choice Award in our Exhibition with the most votes from the public, was the captivating painting "Wurtulla Beach" by Margaret Turner.
Winners in the Online Category
Explore the winning artworks in our online category. Click on any image to view it at full size. If you're interested in acquiring a painting, please contact us to check its availability.
Alexandra Awards
Celebrating emerging artists who have never won a first prize for a pastel painting in any art competition.
Award Donor: Barbara Alexandra
Winners in the Still Life Category
Winners in the Animal Category
Winners in the People Category (Bella Award)
Award Donor: Donated by the Diefenbach Family
Winners in the Scapes Category
Winners in the Abstract Category
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