30/06/2026
So excited to have won a Judges Recongnition Award tonight.. thankyou Lion Studios
🎉 **The votes are in!** 🎉
After receiving an incredible **4,000+ People's Choice votes**, we're thrilled to announce the award winners from the **2026 One Square Foot Exhibition**.
🥇 **People's Choice Winner**
**Kerrie Tobin** – *Gang-Gang Cockatoo*
A stunningly realistic portrait of one of Australia's most iconic native birds, Kerrie's exceptional attention to detail and masterful technique captivated visitors throughout the exhibition. This remarkable artwork is truly a collector's piece.
🥈 **People's Choice Runner-Up**
**Cory Acorn** – *A Fly Point Sunset*
A beautifully textural interpretation of one of Port Stephens' most picturesque locations, Cory's work perfectly captures the warmth, atmosphere and natural beauty of a much-loved local landscape.
✨ **Judges' Recognition Awards**
Congratulations to our judges' award recipients:
🎨 Lyn Townsend – *A Fierce Softness*
🎨 Belinda Dorey – *Weaving Light*
🎨 Susan Trudginer – *Catchment Rhythm*
🎨 William Dodds – *Sand Track Shoal Bay*
🎨 Cathy Farren Price – *The Lighthouse Swimmer*
🎨 Anne Michael – *Gum Blossoms*
A heartfelt thank you to every artist who entered and to everyone who visited the exhibition and cast a vote. Your support helped make this year's exhibition one of our most successful yet. Keep eye out for our book launch celebrating this year's entries.
🖼️ Many of the original artworks remain available for purchase. If you've fallen in love with a particular piece, now is the perfect opportunity to own an original artwork and support our talented local artists.
Visit Lion Studios or contact us to enquire about artwork availability.