Themed Metamorphosis, the 2022 Meander Valley Art Award was held in Westbury from 1-16 October.

The Art Award has been running since 2007 and with the support of Meander Valley Council, the Award is largely managed by volunteers from Arts Deloraine and the Launceston Art Society. This year, the Award could not have been delivered without the generosity of our sponsors.
Thank you for supporting the development of the arts in Meander Valley!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Launceston Art Centre
Great Western Tiers Tourism Association
Country Club Tasmania
Extractas Bioscience
6ty° Architecture, Surveying, Engineering

Online Gallery

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Award Winners

Meander Valley Art Award $3,000 - Winner: Keith Lane, Down in the Valley

Sponsored by Meander Valley Council and Art as Mania for a work in any medium that the judges consider best reflects the Metamorphosis theme.

Cedar Cottage Meander Digital Art Award $1,000 - Winner: Joy Kachina, As Time Goes By

For a work that the judges consider best reflects the category.

Western Tiers Distillery Shed Art Award $1,000 - Winner: Heather Nebbs, Oddfellows Hall

For a work that the judges consider best reflects the category.

Essence of the Valley $400 (Framing Voucher)- Winner: Sandra Henderson, Regeneration

For a work that the judges consider illustrates the best features of the Meander Valley.

Encouragement Award $300 (Launceston Art Society Workshop Voucher)- Winner: Katie Barron, Dairy Delight

Awarded to an artist considered by the judges to be an inexperienced exhibitor that shows the most promise.

People’s Choice Award $300 ($250 cash plus Launceston Art Centre Voucher) - Winner: Karen Barraud, Liquid Metamorphosis

For a work that receives the most votes from the viewing public at the conclusion of the exhibition.