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EMAI ‘Reflections on Ten’ now open

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Visitors: The Foundry Arts Space hosted the EMAI ‘Reflections on Ten’ Art Prize opening on Friday night. Photo by Steve Huntley

Echuca Moama Arts Initiative’s ‘Reflections On Ten’ exhibition is now open at the Foundry Arts Space.

Visual artworks submitted by 74 artists from far and wide are now on display after the opening night on Friday, celebrating the 10-year history of EMAI.

Each artwork reflects the artists' interpretation of ‘Reflections on Ten.’

The People’s Choice Award voting is now open until July 30 at 4pm, and a catalogue of the works is available at the door.

Judges' awards were announced on opening night, with Angie Russi taking out the top prize.

Dizi Giddings won the Highly Commended section, and Cara Haley won the Young Creatives category.

The People’s Choice award is still up for grabs, with voting open until Sunday, July 30 at 4pm, when the winner will be announced. A catalogue of the works is available at the door.

The exhibition also has a display of events and exhibitions since 2011.

EMAI would like to thank the sponsors of the art prize: Brandrick Architects, American Hotel, Charles L King & Co, Star Hotel Echuca, Mawsons Concrete & Quarries, Melville & Hicks Lawyers, Echuca Mitsubishi, Moama Dental Clinic, Nicholas Rolfe & Ass, Echuca Frames and Mirrors.

The EMAI Art Prize 2022 ‘Reflections on Ten’ exhibition will be on display until August 14 at the Foundry Arts Space in Murray Esplanade. The gallery is open from 11am until 3pm on weekdays, and 10am until 4pm on weekends.

Community: The opening was well attended by local art enthusiasts. Photo by Steve Huntley
Artworks: Just some of the works on display as part of the exhibit. Photo by Steve Huntley
Community: The opening was well attended by local art enthusiasts. Photo by Steve Huntley
Deciding vote: Art Prize judges Simone Bloomfield and Brooke Doughty. Photo by Steve Huntley
Support: Gretl Schiller with Young Creatives category winner Cara Haley. Photo by Steve Huntley
The tops: Dean Oberin presenting the first place prize to Angie Russi. Photo by Steve Huntley
Grinners: First place winner Angie Russi with her winning piece. Photo by Steve Huntley