Published on:
Friday, 29 November 2024
A 7-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly is among the list of winners who saw their artwork displayed on the digital tower at Yagan Square last night as part of WALGA's 2024 Showcase in Pixels Art Competition.
This year's winners were announced at a special event at the Shoe Bar in Yagan Square with students, community groups and artists from across the State representing their local communities against this year's theme 'Heroes Among Us.'
Emma Eva, a 7-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly was awarded in the Junior Primary and 'People's Choice' awards for her artwork of a numbat that she was inspired to draw after learning that they are not only endangered but also Pingelly's emblem.
Emma's entry from the Shire and her parents told us: "From conservationists to bushfire volunteers, these people are protecting not just the numbats, but also Pingelly's natural environment, making them heroes to everyone."
WALGA's Showcase in Pixels is the pre-eminent Local Government art competition and has run since the early 1990s, originating as 'Banners on the Terrace' and evolving into an amazing digital display that sees both finalists and winners have their pieces displayed on the iconic digital tower at Yagan Square.
WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP said the event provided the opportunity to highlight the unsung heroes within the community.
"It was great to receive a large number of entries from all over the State, with artists representing their Local Government and showcasing the incredible people, groups, and organisations that make our communities such great places to live.
"WALGA is proud to have a long history of supporting arts and culture within the community, as Local Governments act as providers and operators of a variety of cultural facilities.
"Congratulations to all our artists and I look forward to seeing them return in 2025."
Arts and culture make our communities vibrant places to live, offering a range of benefits that contribute to overall well-being. Access to arts and culture fosters social cohesion, mental well-being, and education while driving economic outcomes through tourism and generating activity.
To support this, WALGA's 2025 State Election Priorities calls for the establishment of a $30 million per annum Community Arts and Cultural Facilities Fund to support the development and enhancement of arts and cultural infrastructure across WA.
For the full list of the 2024 Showcase in Pixels winners and to view their artwork, visit WALGA's website.
Upper Primary: Darkan Primary School - Shire of West Arthur
Secondary: Abigail Nairn – Shire of Broome
Community Group: Moorditj Wirin Circle - City of Bayswater
**Judges Commendation: Youth Collectives of Capel Group
Artist – Non-Professional: Kael Davies - City of Gosnells
**Judges Commendation: Charlie Colbung - Shire of Quairading
Artist – Professional: Nicci Daniele – City of Albany
‘People’s Choice’ Award: Emma Eva - Shire of Pingelly
Connie Petrillo - Curator of Cultural Collections, City of Perth
Julia Robinson-White - Arts Officer - Art Collection, City of Stirling
Zeppo - Content Manager, Yagan Square
Jenna Pickering –Winner: Tony Fini Foundation Artist Award and Ashurst Emerging Artist Award at The Lester Prize in 2024, and Overall Winner at the 2023 Cossack Art Awards
To arrange an interview with WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP please contact WALGA Media and Communications Manager Simon Beaumont on 0448 896 435 or via [email protected]
This year's winners were announced at a special event at the Shoe Bar in Yagan Square with students, community groups and artists from across the State representing their local communities against this year's theme 'Heroes Among Us.'
Emma Eva, a 7-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly was awarded in the Junior Primary and 'People's Choice' awards for her artwork of a numbat that she was inspired to draw after learning that they are not only endangered but also Pingelly's emblem.
Emma's entry from the Shire and her parents told us: "From conservationists to bushfire volunteers, these people are protecting not just the numbats, but also Pingelly's natural environment, making them heroes to everyone."
WALGA's Showcase in Pixels is the pre-eminent Local Government art competition and has run since the early 1990s, originating as 'Banners on the Terrace' and evolving into an amazing digital display that sees both finalists and winners have their pieces displayed on the iconic digital tower at Yagan Square.
WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP said the event provided the opportunity to highlight the unsung heroes within the community.
"It was great to receive a large number of entries from all over the State, with artists representing their Local Government and showcasing the incredible people, groups, and organisations that make our communities such great places to live.
"WALGA is proud to have a long history of supporting arts and culture within the community, as Local Governments act as providers and operators of a variety of cultural facilities.
"Congratulations to all our artists and I look forward to seeing them return in 2025."
Arts and culture make our communities vibrant places to live, offering a range of benefits that contribute to overall well-being. Access to arts and culture fosters social cohesion, mental well-being, and education while driving economic outcomes through tourism and generating activity.
To support this, WALGA's 2025 State Election Priorities calls for the establishment of a $30 million per annum Community Arts and Cultural Facilities Fund to support the development and enhancement of arts and cultural infrastructure across WA.
For the full list of the 2024 Showcase in Pixels winners and to view their artwork, visit WALGA's website.
2024 Showcase in Pixels Winners
Junior Primary: Emma Eva - Shire of PingellyUpper Primary: Darkan Primary School - Shire of West Arthur
Secondary: Abigail Nairn – Shire of Broome
Community Group: Moorditj Wirin Circle - City of Bayswater
**Judges Commendation: Youth Collectives of Capel Group
Artist – Non-Professional: Kael Davies - City of Gosnells
**Judges Commendation: Charlie Colbung - Shire of Quairading
Artist – Professional: Nicci Daniele – City of Albany
‘People’s Choice’ Award: Emma Eva - Shire of Pingelly
2024 Showcase in Pixels Judges
Nick Sloan - WALGA CEOConnie Petrillo - Curator of Cultural Collections, City of Perth
Julia Robinson-White - Arts Officer - Art Collection, City of Stirling
Zeppo - Content Manager, Yagan Square
Jenna Pickering –Winner: Tony Fini Foundation Artist Award and Ashurst Emerging Artist Award at The Lester Prize in 2024, and Overall Winner at the 2023 Cossack Art Awards
To arrange an interview with WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP please contact WALGA Media and Communications Manager Simon Beaumont on 0448 896 435 or via [email protected]
