Gallery Opening Hours
40th Annual Art Exhibition Now Open!
What is now the Cooktown School of Art Society Inc started in 1978 as a local Cooktown group interested in improving their artistic skills. In 1988 the dream of having their own art gallery was realised and in 1998 named for Elizabeth Guzsely as a suitable recognition of her art legacy.
Art works on display are by local artists in a variety of medium and styles. These include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour, mixed media, charcoal, graphite, pen & ink, sculptural works in many different materials from wood, metal, fabrics, recycled materials, mosaic, and fibres.
Indigenous art linked to local cultural traditions or contemporary in design is also proudly on display.
Individual artists have the chance to improve their artistic skills through learning, sharing, exhibiting and selling their art.
Art Award Winners 40th Annual Art Awards 2018
Cat 1. Cook Shire Acquisitive Award - Melissa Davey "November Sundown"
Cat 2. Landscape/Seascape Award - First Prize - Gail Hearsey "Fish are Moving"
Highly Commended - Melissa Davey "Perfect Winters Day"
Cat 3. Flora and Fauna Award - First Prize - Di Fursdon "Free Spirits"
Highly Commended - Jane Dennis "Painted Cray"
Cat 4. Contemporary Award - First Prize Tracey Blumer "Cooktown From the Air"
Highly Commended - Trisha Allen "Marble Magic"
Cat 5. Endeavour Lions Youth Award - First Prize - Evelyn Woibo "Ants Alive"
Highly Commended - Savannah Frame "Turtle Crossing"
Encouragement Award - Shakayla Woibo "Cross"
Cat 6. 3D Sculpture Award - Kristy Kennedy "The Light Fantastic"
Highly Commended - Bobbin Sheeham - "Trash Fairy"
Cat 7. Rosie Andre Mosaic Award - Terri Ashcroft "Dolphins at Play"
Highly Commended Gisela Whithear "Fish No Chips"
People’s Choice Award – votes counted 12 noon Sunday 17th June went to Diana Burns with Grass Tree Pocket
Cook Shire Council has purchased Annette Lee's driftwood sculpture "Endeavour" - a huge and astonishing replica of Capt Cook's ship, and a feature of the exhibition.
Additional Entries in 40th Annual Art Awards 2018
Paintingss
Paintings by local artists in a number of different styles and mediums are on display FOR SALE in the gallery .
3D Art works
Many creative locals have produced varied 3D art works in every imaginable medium.
Mosaics
Local artists skilled in mosaics have their work available for sale.
