Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes art competition strikes a chord with locals.
The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Art Awards recently celebrated the deeply personal connection locals have to their surroundings with the stunning Landscapes exhibition. Held throughout July at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre, this showcase was a beautiful testament to the natural and built environments that define our region, bringing together artists and community members in a shared appreciation for place.
The awards night on 3 July was a highlight, filled with a wonderful sense of community and the joy of seeing artistic passion recognized. We were thrilled to see Wesley Nash win Best Overall Landscape for his breathtaking piece, Phillips Street Bridge. Joanne Butler’s Blackwood, Now and Then resonated deeply, earning her the Best Local Landscape award, while Tye Chambers captured a fresh perspective and the Youth Award for his work, Boat Park.
The deep connection to community was most evident in the People’s Choice – Landscape Award. When Barbara Maumill’s gorgeous piece, Bridgetown, was announced as the winner. It truly felt like a community-wide celebration. With its undeniable charm, her work perfectly captured the essence of Bridgetown, striking a chord with everyone who saw it and celebrating our collective appreciation for the town.
This year’s awards felt extra special, marking a much-anticipated return after a long hiatus since 2016. The revived event, now hosted at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre, was met with an outpouring of community support and a renewed energy that was simply infectious. As they already look forward to the 2026 awards, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes extends a big thank you to every artist who shared their vision and every person who came out to support them. It’s a joy to see our community brought together through the power of art.
