2024 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 2024 Annual Awards Exhibition, including the prestigious Alexandra Awards, People's Choice Awards, and various category-specific accolades.
A Big Thank You to our Sponsors and Donors
We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and donors for their generous contributions to the 2024 Annual Awards Exhibition and the Alexandra Awards.
2024 Pastellist of the Year:
Louise Corke
We are overjoyed to announce that the 2024 Pastellist of the Year award goes to the incredibly talented Louise Corke. With three stunning entries that earned a First Prize and two Highly Commended awards, Louise’s consistent high standard in the use of pastels is truly remarkable.
Award-Winning Entries:
First Prize: "Beyond" (Scapes)
Highly Commended: "Dance with Me" (Still Life)
Highly Commended: "Kindness" (People)
2024 People's Choice:
Genevieve Neale
Award Sponsor: Arthouse Northside
We are excited to announce the winner of the People's Choice Award in our Exhibition. The clear favourite, with the most votes from the public, was the captivating painting, "Morning Sail."
Genevieve was thrilled to receive her voucher for art supplies to the value of $250, generously provided by our sponsors Leah and Fraser Gordon, owners of Arthouse Northside.
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.
Other Online Entries
Alexandra Awards
Celebrating emerging artists who have never won a first prize for a pastel painting in any art competition.
Award Donor: Barbara Alexandra
Other entries in the Alexandra Award
Winners in the Still Life Category
Award Sponsor: S&S, trading as Arthouse Direct
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Other entries in the Still Life Category
Winners in the Animal Category
Other entries in the Animal Category
Winners in the People Category (Bella Award)
Award Donor: Donated by the Diefenbach Family
Other entries in the Bella Award
Winners in the Scapes Category
Award Sponsor: Soft Pastels
Other entries in the Scapes Category
Winners in the Abstract Category
Award Sponsors:
First Prize Sponsored by: Art Spectrum
Second Prize Sponsored by: Art House Reproductions
