SOUTH EAST ART Society

SOUTH EAST ART Society Join us for Workshops, Classes, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Pottery, Fabrics, Photography, Social Occasions, Awards & Competitions, Exhibitions, Outings.

You'll be inspired in our historic "Old Stables" studios. To join online, email
[email protected]
with these details:
Surname ………………………….. Given Name ………………………….. Address ………………………….. Phone or mobile ………………………….. and pay by Bank Transfer
South East Art Society Inc. BSB: 633-000
Account No: 131958522
Ref: .............................. (Your Surname)
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Single $50
Family $60 2 adults & 2 children under16
Junior $15 17 and under

Painting is always the largest category at the Open Art Awards and this year was no exception with 38 received.Julie Ken...
12/05/2026

Painting is always the largest category at the Open Art Awards and this year was no exception with 38 received.
Julie Kent's "Misty" and Di Ashworth's "Palette Cleanser both received Highly Commended Awards. Suesanne Hope's "The Stockman's Quiet Hour" was awarded 2nd place with Di Ashworth gaining 1st place with "The House on Bishop Road".

This year's Members Award went to Jenny Johnson with "Blooms".

Our patron, Tony Pasin, was unable to attend the opening this year. Mark and Julie Peuker were is representatives and enjoyed the challenge, awarding Suesanne Hope with the Patron's Award for her painting "The Debate".

TimberPAS are new to sponsoring the Open Art Awards this year. It's great to see interest in the arts expand. The more s...
12/05/2026

TimberPAS are new to sponsoring the Open Art Awards this year. It's great to see interest in the arts expand. The more support we have the more we can improve and grow.
Thank you. We really appreciate your involvement and hope you'll support us again.

12/05/2026

Along with various corporate and business sponsorships, we also have individuals that contribute very generously to the South East Art Society's Open Art Awards.
These include Gold Sponsor Malcolm Jennings and Silver Sponsor David Staniforth along with the Telford Family in Jan And Roger.
David is directly sponsoring the Peoples' Choice Award this year, so don't forget to head into the gallery and vote!

Thank you very much once again for your generosity!

Works on Paper attracts a large number of entries at every exhibition, covering a variety of mediums, and this year was ...
12/05/2026

Works on Paper attracts a large number of entries at every exhibition, covering a variety of mediums, and this year was no exception.
Heather Lucas-Telford received a Highly Commended for her watercolour entry "Sea Turtle". A Highly Commended was also awarded to Nita von Stanke's "Birds Nest", worked in acrylic on paper.
2nd place went to Reene Everlyn with "Chook Chat" worked in water colour, with 1st going to Di Ashworth and "Texas 5 Card Paw", in pastels.
(Apologies for not getting photos of everyone receiving their awards)

A new owner-operated finance broking business based in SA with a strong community focus. Phoenix Lending have sponsored ...
12/05/2026

A new owner-operated finance broking business based in SA with a strong community focus. Phoenix Lending have sponsored the Open Art Awards for the past few years. They are also a sponsor of the Mt Gambier cycling club and have been committed sponsors in a variety of charities. Thank you again Phoenix Lending.

Kimberly Clark have been a regular and long time sponsor of the Open Art Awards. The local, well known tissue manufactur...
11/05/2026

Kimberly Clark have been a regular and long time sponsor of the Open Art Awards. The local, well known tissue manufacturer is a generous sponsor of local community events and causes, as well as of those in more remote regions of the country.
Thank you again to Kimberly Clark!

Mixed media attracts the third highest number of entries into the Open Art Awards. This year Margaret Carter's "Mixed Fa...
11/05/2026

Mixed media attracts the third highest number of entries into the Open Art Awards.
This year Margaret Carter's "Mixed Farm Land" was Highly Commended, with Luke Pellen's entry "The Cassandra Interface" receiving 2nd. In first place was Julianne Woodruff's "Misty Mornings"

A variety of mediums were used in this year's entries into the 3D category. Jenny Dean's Highly Commended work comprisin...
11/05/2026

A variety of mediums were used in this year's entries into the 3D category.
Jenny Dean's Highly Commended work comprising pine needles; Ron Greenmount's limestone sculpture, also Highly Commended; Julianne Woodruff's 2nd placed ceramic; and Jennie Matthews fabric puppet in first.

Here's a few more winners from Friday night's Open Art Awards.Kerrie Head received a Highly Commended for her work title...
11/05/2026

Here's a few more winners from Friday night's Open Art Awards.
Kerrie Head received a Highly Commended for her work titled "Here's Looking at You" in the Textiles category. First prize winner in this category was Deanna Farranfield with a wall hanging "Brandi", and Margaret Carter came second with her piece "Blue Lake, Mt Gambier".
In the Digital Art category, Amaya Gamage secured a 1st with "Golden Beak" and Luke Pellen was second with "Night Geometry".

Thanks must also go to the Mount Gambier City Council and the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.The gallery looks fabulou...
11/05/2026

Thanks must also go to the Mount Gambier City Council and the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.
The gallery looks fabulous. Thank you also for curating the display that celebrates past members and their work as well as recognising past Open Art Awards. Interesting to see how the event has evolved over time.

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2a Sutton Avenue
Mount Gambier, SA
5290

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2am
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

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+61434873166

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