Art prize winners capture the spirit of Lanyon

Winner: Robyn Campbell’s “Dwelling Place,”

by Helen Musa

ROBYN Campbell’s “Dwelling Place” won the $7000 first prize for the inaugural ACT Historic Places Art Prize, announced on Saturday by Arts Minister Tara Cheyne at Lanyon Homestead.

Judges focused on the artists’ ability to capture and interpret the history of the Lanyon site, reflected in its landscape and the individuals associated with it across time.

Second place, Jessika Spencer’s “Ochre”

Second prize of $3000 went to Jessika Spencer for “Ochre”.

Third-place winner Lynne Flemons, won a solo exhibition at Tuggeranong Arts Centre.

The Craft + Design Prize went to Sue Peachey for “Elizabeth’s Handkerchief with Moth”.

The Craft + Design Prize, Sue Peachey’s “Elizabeth’s Handkerchief with Moth.”

The announcements were made during a community opening day to mark refurbishments at the historic homestead, where an exhibition displaying works of selected finalists went on display.

Third prize winner Lynne Flemons’ work “Homage.”

A program of workshops and special viewings is scheduled over the next two months and the People’s Choice Award of $500 is now open for voting by visitors, to be announced on October 8.

The ACT Historic Places Art Prize Exhibition, Lanyon Homestead, until October 15.

First published at Canberra City News, July 29, 2023