Watershed Creative Prize 2025

The Watershed Creative Prize provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work to the community. This year’s theme, ‘Spirit of Salisbury – a place to call home’, focuses on what it means to be part of the City of Salisbury community.

The finalist’s artwork is available to view at Salisbury Community Hub until Sunday 27 July.

Traditional arts

Winner: Passing Showers over John Street, Carol Scholich

Runner up: Mawson Lakes Vibe, Nguyen Tran

Youth Creative Prize: Padni Wardli (Going Home), Latisha Elphick

3D arts

Winner: Rippling, Scott Hawkland

Runner up: Matissian Blue Nude, Gregory Pastwinski

Youth Creative Prize: Short Beaked Echidna, Khye Scott

Mayor’s Awards

The Bench, Elyse Butler

The Bird Morning in Salisbury, Svetlana Kendzhaeva

Local’s Choice Award

At Home in the Secret Garden, Jean Bates

Commendations

Car Wash at Night, Quan (Leo) Tran

Childhood, Matilda Coventry