2026 Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show: Award winners announced

Congratulations to the prize winners and highly commended artists at the 2026 Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show. Awards have been presented across Painting, Printmaking, Abstract / Semi-Abstract, Drawing and Photography.

The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove thanks all the artists who have shared their work, along with the volunteers, sponsors and visitors supporting this year’s show.

Painting

First prize: Andrew Middlehurst for 12 Apostles

Second prize: Christine Annett for Boab Tree

Printmaking

First prize: Amanda Western for Shared Moment

Shared Moment by Amanda Western, first prize in Printmaking.

Second prize: Pip Williams for Red Tray

Abstract / Semi-Abstract

First prize: Katie Ramage for Flow

Second prize: Joy Hyland for Scottish Rural

Drawing

First prize: Glenda Partridge for Windswept Cypress

Second prize: Barb Gleeson for Soulful

Photography

First prize: Craig Wishart for An Autumn Scene

Second prize: Sunday Saray for Boyhood

Highly commended

Photography: Andrew Leece for Bear Drying Themselves

Painting: Lizzie Bohan for Vase with Aubergines

Painting: Kay Vienna for Red Earth

Painting: Chris Fennell for Sunrise over Geelong

Explore the artwork

See the awards announcement for the full results and available artwork photographs.

You can also browse the online art gallery to discover a selection of works offered for sale. To enquire about a purchase, use the enquiry button beside the artwork. The Art Show team will confirm availability and arrange payment and collection.

Congratulations again to all our award recipients, and thank you for supporting art and community through Ocean Grove Rotary.