Mary-Jane Art & Design

23/08/2026

16/08/2026

SO GOOD!!

I am absolutely stoked, grateful and honoured to have won the Bella Award (first prize) in the People category of the PSA Annual Awards 2026.

Thanks so much to judge Janet Hayes and to the Diefenbach Family who donate the Bella Award.

Side note: A big thanks to Merla, Vanessa and Tricia at Pastel Society of Australia, for their amazing help in finally getting my work through customs and arriving just in time!

11-23 August
Matthew Flinders Gallery
191 Sunderland Drive
Banksia Beach, Bribie Island, QLD



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11/08/2026

3 Days Left!!

This amazing exhibition, celebrates the female figure through the eyes of three very different artists - myself, a pastel artist, mixed media artist Sarah Lewis and fine art photographer Victoria Vincent.

This is truely an unforgettable exhibition and not to be missed.

Until this Friday, 14 August 2026
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
The Gallery
42A Halifax Street, Nelson

Nelson City Framers & The Gallery

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07/08/2026

Heading to Australia!

Two of my pieces are on their way to be part of the PSA 2026 Annual Awards Exhibition. This will be the first time that my artwork will physically be part of a Pastel Society of Australia exhibition for sale, previously I have only been part of their great online exhibitions. Super excited!!

11 - 23 August 2026
Matthew Flinders Gallery
191 Sunderland Drive,
Banksia Beach, Bribie Island, QLD

Awards night is 15 August - Will keep you posted!

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06/08/2026

NSAS Paint, Pastel & Panache Exhibition

16 August - 12 September
Opening Night: Wed 19 August, 5.30-5pm

This exhibition coming soon to the Mckee Gallery at the Suter Art Gallery will showcase a wonderful collection of artwork by five artists, Siena Ammon, Maria Middlebrook-Wells, Kaye Bel-Cher, Anneke de Leur and myself.

Nelson Suter Art Society
Located within the Suter Art Gallery, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson


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03/08/2026

PSNC Pure Color 2026 Selection!

With well over 400 international entries, I am happy to say that my piece 'I hold the Power' is amongst the selected final 75 to show in the Pastel Society of North Carolina Pure Color 2026 10th International Online Juried Exhibition.

Thanks to juror and judge Tanya Avchinnikova.

Check out the artwork that my piece is amongst - just amazing!
https://showsubmit.com/gallery/psnc-pure-color-2026

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28/07/2026

A beautifully curated exhibition

The Form, Soul & Expression exhibition opening night was a great success. This beautifully curated exhibition celebrates the female figure through the eyes of three very different artists - myself, a pastel artist, mixed media artist Sarah Lewis and fine art photographer Victoria Vincent. This exhibition has become something truly special - please come check it out and let me know what you think.

Until 14 August 2026
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
The Gallery
42A Halifax Street, Nelson

Nelson City Framers & The Gallery
A Beautiful Photo
https://www.instagram.com/sarahlewisartist/
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credit to Victoria for the opening night photo

22/07/2026

Tonight’s the night!

Form, Soul + Expression
An exhibition celebrating the female figure.

We would love to see you all at our Opening Night tonight!

5.30pm-7pm Nelson City Framers & The Gallery
42a Halifax St Nelson.

20/07/2026

Three more nights until the Opening Night!!

Form, Soul and Expression,
An exhibition celebrating the female figure!!

Is this coming Thursday 23rd of July 5.30pm-7pm.

You are all are all invited.

@ The Gallery
42A Halifax St. Nelson

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19/07/2026

Eek exciting!

My piece 'Dancer on Stool in Blue II' has gained an Honorable Mention in the Studio Texas' International Online Competition 2026.

I am particularly proud of this award as Studio Texa's online competition is international and open to all mediums and styles of art. Only around 100 pieces are selected for the exhibition, which includes both 2D and 3D. So I am both stunned and excited all at the same time!

Thanks so much to Jurors Amanda Danning and Eric Jacobsen.

Check out this amazing online exhibition - stunning work: https://showsubmit.com/gallery/st-international-online-competition-2026

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