Where my Heart Belongs — Thushali Premarathna.
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Greater Shepparton City Council has announced the winners of the 2025 Cultural Diversity Week Art Exhibition, following a month-long celebration of creativity, culture and community.
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The exhibition, which ran from March 17 to April 18, was held as part of Greater Shepparton’s annual Cultural Diversity Week celebrations.
The event showcased the rich tapestry of cultures, languages and traditions that make up the vibrant community, encouraging individuals to come together through music, dance, art, food and storytelling.
The local community eagerly demonstrated support for the exhibition and its talented artists, with nearly 700 votes cast through both hard copy and online.
Bridging Worlds — Iraqi and Indigenous — Nadyne Al Tuhmazy.
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Mayor Shane Sali congratulated all participants for their efforts and creativity.
“This exhibition is a powerful reflection of the diversity and unity that defines Greater Shepparton,” he said.
“Each artwork tells a story and reminds us of the many cultures that shape our region.
“Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who contributed, your creativity continues to inspire our community.”
The winners of the 2025 Cultural Diversity Week Art Exhibition are:
First place: Where my Heart Belongs — Thushali Premarathna
Second:Bridging Worlds — Iraqi and Indigenous — Nadyne Al Tuhmazy
Third: Hand Painting Different Nature — Maria and Steve Reyes
Random computer-selected voter: Kushan Herath
Hand Painting Different Nature — Maria and Steve Reyes.
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Winners have been contacted via email.
Anyone wishing to either collect their artwork or ask questions is encouraged to contact Council’s community wellbeing department on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
