And the Winners Are...

Congratulations to the following winners of Art in Public Places 2011

Best in Show - Individual Exhibition, First Place

Emily Boyle (Duchess of Spotswood)

Awarded for artistic excellence, consistency of theme and presentation of work

Best in Show - Individual Exhibition, Second Place

Justin Tumilaar (Sassi Cafe and Bar)

Encouragement Award

Victoria Coleman (Safade)

Successful Partnership Award

Gas Central, Erin Hall & Satu Kristiina Kirk

The Starlet Award

John Gambardella (Breeze on Nelson)

Awarded for best self-promoter

The 2011 judges were: Michael Brennan (Footscray Community Arts Centre, Trocadero Art Space), Erika Gofton (local artist and tutor) and Councillor Michael Raffoul, Mayor of Hobsons Bay City Council.

The judges announced the winners at the Awards and Wrap Up Party, after deep collaboration and several days reviewing the exhibitions as part of the Artist in Businesses section of the program.

Meet the Filmmakers Behind the Documentary Film

Meet Alex Joseski and Jonathan Burton the talented young duo behind the documentary film of Art in Public Places 2011. They spent the six weeks scooting from one side of town to the other, making sure they captured the essence of the program by interviewing artists and businesses involve, as well as capturing the events.

The film premiered at the Awards and Wrap Up Party on Friday, 15th April to a full house. To check out the complete 20 minute documentary visit www.vimeo.com/22670425

Awards and Wrap Up Party 2011

A great night was had celebrating all the achievements throughout the six week Art in Public Places program.

some of the celebrating artists 

Local Businesses celebrating their achievements

Councillor Luba Grigorovitch and Councillor Peter Hemphill mingling with the artists

Art professionals Michael Brennan and Erika Gofton (below) along with Councillor Michael Raffoul, Mayor of Hobsons Bay City Council, took on the incredible task of visiting every artist in business exhibition judging the awards for Art in Public Places this year.