The winners were announced at the Coraki Art Prize Gala Night at the Coraki Youth Hall yesterday, Saturday, October 26.

Organiser Tanya Alderman said there were more than 100 youth entries.

Best in Show went to Hollie McKenzie from Whian Whian for her artwork I Feel Alive but Can’t Complain. She won $2000 sponsored by Casino RSM Club.

The painting is of her daughter and the army helmet comes from Hollie’s childhood as an “army brat”.

“My dad was in the army and I went to 18 different schools,” she said.

The Painting Prize sponsored by Richmond Valley Council went to Brenda Bryant from Tyalgum for her piece Tranquility in the Rainforest. She wins $1000.

Ms Alderman made a special Highly Commended for Ailda Beek’s Boy. Ailda Beek is 104 years old and her son Dr Jurriaan Beek accepted the congratulations on behalf of his mother.

View the exhibition today, Sunday, October 27 at 10am—3pm.

At Coraki Youth Hall, Bridge Street, Coraki.

Below are photos from the Gala Night.

See all the pictures at indyNR.com.
This article appeared on  indyNR.com  on 27 October 2024.