Local talent shines at art show

Cobram Lions Club chair Janet Austin congratulated everyone who entered across the wide range of sections, from photography to paintings.

“It has been wonderful to see all the entries, regardless of which section they are entered in ― they were all fantastic,” she said.

Ms Austin said the enthusiasm and pride shown by the student entrants had been particularly wonderful to see throughout the weekend.

A highlight of the show was the Lions International Peace Poster competition, which was open to children aged 11 to 13, with this year’s theme being ‘Harmony in Humanity’.

William Burns was named this year’s winner and will now progress to the next level of the international competition.

Sassha-ryanne Ross received the Peace Poster encouragement award.

In the 10 to 14 years general section, Angelina McKay was named overall winner and also took out the People’s Choice award for the category.

Arveen Gill received the encouragement award, while Malia Koroi recieved the Judges’ Highly Commended prize.

In the 15 years and above general section, Jeanette Graham was named overall winner, with Beverly Nixon taking second place.

Rangani Hewasathne won the Tourism Poster, while Maureen Arthur won the photography section.

David Kelleher received the encouragement award for the over-15s category, while Sylvia Trump received the Lions Highly Commended award.

Isla Macartney wowed the judges, taking home three awards ― the encouragement award, the People’s Choice for the 15 years and over category and second place in the photography section.

Ms Austin said Cobram Lions president Ron Simon had been the “driving force” behind the Art Show and Peace Poster competition, giving young artists in Cobram an opportunity to showcase their work.