MIFGS 2008 was an excellent exhibition of 87 pieces. The judge Peter Blizzard, O.A.M., and the prize money, brought out a very high standard from everyone. The weather conspired against MIFGS but despite it or in spite of it we had a very crowded, very interested audience, and made a lot of sales. With many thanks to our sponsors we were able to provide these prizes: First Prize $4,000 (ASV) – Rudi Jass for “Seed 10”Second Prize $1,000 (Outdoor Creations/MIFGS) – Matthew Shannon – “Rush”
Third Prize (Manyung Gallery Prize) - $250 plus an exhibition – Leon Frankcom – “Les Trois Soeurs”;
Without Pier Gallery Prize $1,000 to an emerging sculptor – Noel Muscat – “Parched Vessel”
Highly Commended – Morningstar Estate – John Wooller – “Arbor Familiae”;
Highly Commended – Dalchem Pty Ltd – Annie Glass –”Walkies”;
Highly Commended - Bulleen Art & Garden – Tanya Diamond – “To be named by the Owner”;
Peoples’ Choice Award -
(MIFGS) $500 – Tanya Diamond – “To be named by the Owner”.Winners of dinner for two at La Notte Restaurant, Carlton – Mr & Mrs Michael Shortal.
Our thanks go to Meredith & Bruce Plain off Bulleen Art and Gardens for supplying the limestone for the demonstrators, and to Kevin Free who organized the demonstrators and provided equipment for them.
Bronwyn Culshaw MIFGS Co-ordinator
Naturally enough the members and exhibitors want to thank and congratulate the MIFGS
committee – in particular Bronwyn, for a Stirling effort – well rewarded with a successful show – in spite of the elements presenting a few little challenges.
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