24/09/2026
π And the inaugural Downlands Art 2026 ARTSHOP Prize for Artistic Presentation went to...
Toni McIsaac, for Headcase, a sculptural assemblage in wood, steel, ceramic.
Our team toured the exhibition in the days before the Gala Opening. After independently identifying works deserving recognition and then comparing our selections, the team arrived at a group of finalists.
Cherylyn Russell, our Director, sums up the Team's reaction. "Headcase stood out for the whole ARTSHOP Team," she says. "There's humour, originality and craftsmanship in how Toni's brought the subject and its elements together as a fully resolved artistic statement. It's a complete, engaging piece, and one that held our attention as we moved through the exhibition."
We also congratulate our highly commended finalists: Petra Cross, Janice Young, Robyn Henderson, Smith and Brooks, Catherine Ketton and Charlotte Simpson.
Toni's prize: a place at the UniSQ McGregor School Art Workshops, January 2027.
Read the full story here: https://shr.pn/ARTSHOP-DAX26-Presentation-Prize-Winner
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