The 2025 Newbridge Art Show wrapped up on a high note on Sunday, October 19, with a stunning performance by the Bathurst Panorama Chorus, whose soaring harmonies filled the Brian Bennett Pavilion and brought the weekend to a joyful conclusion.
As the final chords faded, the atmosphere shifted from music to movement—with something of an art-buying frenzy! Visitors returned to snap up their favourites, and artists arrived to collect their unsold works, adding to the lively close-of-show buzz.
🏆 Final Awards & Raffle Winners
Among the last announcements of the day was the People’s Choice Award, which went to Chelsea Howarth for her intricate 3D ceramic entry Vase Cluster. Chelsea received a dinner voucher from the beloved Gladstone Hotel, a long-time supporter of Newbridge events.
Raffle winners included:
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Debbie from Bathurst – winner of the first prize, a beautiful tree from Stratford Trees
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Sonia from O’Connell – recipient of a voucher from Elevate Remedial Massage
🎖️ 2025 Art Show Class Winners
The full list of class winners for the 2025 Newbridge Art Show is as follows:
Art
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Open Art: Stephanie Field, Grahame Martin
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Water Theme: Stephanie Field
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Mini Art: Jo Fernandez
Photography
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Open Photography: Karen Oborn, Peter Judge
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Photography Media: Karen Oborn
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Water Theme: Scott Young
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Mini Photography: Matthew Smith
3D & Junior
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3D: Megan Rowlands
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Junior (7 and under): June DeMaere
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Junior (12–16 years): Eddie Honeysett
Special Awards
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Blayney Shire Council Acquisitive Prize: Wendy Smith
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Packers’ Prizes: Ruth Durose, Katherine Charlton
🙌 A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers & Sponsors
An event of this size simply wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers who give so generously of their time—often for months before, during, and after the event.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose contributions support not only the art show, but the vibrant creative spirit of the region:
Blayney Shire Council, RFS Newbridge Brigade, Cunninghams – The Law Practice, Newbridge Schoolhouse, Bunnamagoo Estate Wines, Slow Wine Co, Tablelands Rural, Elders Nicoll & Ireland, Grass Parrot Vineyard, Newbridge Progress Association, Dimension Framing Bathurst, Pigments & Palettes, Carina Chambers Creative, H2O Rx, Megan Rowlands Business Management Services, and Woondooma.
📅 Save the Date for 2026!
We’re already looking ahead to next year! The 2026 Newbridge Art Show will return October 16–18, once again celebrating creativity, community, and connection in the heart of the Blayney Shire.
Stay tuned and follow us for updates—entries will open mid-2026.