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Celebrating creativity across Local Government

Showcase in Pixels is WALGA’s annual digital art exhibition, where Councils from across Western Australia celebrate their communities through vibrant artwork.

What began as Banners in the Terrace evolved into Showcase in Pixels in 2019 and is now the preeminent Local Government Art Competition in WA. Hosted by WALGA, entries are invited from all 139 Member Councils, with winning artworks displayed on the digital tower in Yagan Square in Perth CBD.

Submissions are now closed, and finalists will be announced soon.

Winners will be revealed on Thursday, 27 November at the Awards Ceremony at The Shoe Bar in Yagan Square. Each winning artwork will be showcased in the prime position on the Yagan Square digital screen, with our panel of judges present to congratulate the artists.

This page highlights our judging panel and event details as we prepare to celebrate the finalists.

Meet the Judges

	Susan Respinger Perth-based Muralist and Portrait Artist Susan Respinger, a Perth-based artist, has been passionate about drawing and painting since childhood. From an early age, she was drawn to creating highly detailed sketches on paper and playful, colourful compositions on large canvases. In 2016, she transitioned to large-scale murals, bringing her art into public spaces and engaging with the environment. Her notable projects include water-themed murals at Watertown Brand Outlet, a space-themed 10-storey mural in Maylands with Hayley Co, native flora and fauna artwork at Bulwer Plaza featuring Courtney Ugle, and a striking portrait of Frida Kahlo for Plata Bonita. Susan’s art captivates with its bold themes, often exploring nature and imagination, all delivered with a signature tone of light-heartedness and fun.
	Jenna Pickering The Lester Prize 2024: Winner Tony Fini Foundation Artist Award and Winner Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize; Overall Winner 2023 Cossack Art Awards A resident of Tom Price in the Pilbara, Jenna Pickering is one of Western Australia’s most exciting new artists. While her personality might lean towards the quirky side, her artistic approach is all about integration and finesse. The playfulness in her character finds its balance in the seriousness with which she approaches her craft. The result is a harmonious marriage of whimsy and detail, where each piece resonates with both charm and precision. As a winner of two awards in The Lester Prize 2024 and the 2023 Cossack Overall winner, Jenna’s connection to regional Australia and love for people brings a unique perspective to Showcase in Pixels.
	Zeppo Ngwenya Content Manager, Yagan Square Zeppo is a multidisciplinary creative with forteen years' experience in creative technologies and design. From an early start as a freelance digital designer serving the creative needs of small businesses and NFPs, Zeppo expanded their creative reach into various areas including game design, graphic design, web development, videography, photography, animation and illustration. Their vibrant and diverse career journey has been complemented by side ventures in the performing arts as an events manager and comedian; but their true passion will always be pixels. If it has pixel, Zeppo's done it; and they consider themself extremely fortunately to be able to call their hobbies jobs. To date, the highlight of Zeppo's career is their current role managing the arts & media programming of the Yagan Square Digital Tower. Over these few years. Seeing Western Australian artists, creators, students, organisations and individuals showcased on such a high-profile platform is a source of immense joy and pride for Zeppo, and they are delighted that Perth gets to see it all on such a large scale.
	Nick Sloan Chief Executive Officer, WA Local Government Association Born and raised in country WA and with a background in community development, Nick is a proud supporter of Showcase in Pixels. “I love how our Local Government communities come together to work on the pieces of art that reflect the texture and spirit of people and place. These awards have a great history going right back to the Banners in the Terrace, and I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions on the big digital tower in Yagan Square.”