After six years online, ArtSpace is back, in-person! The 13th annual exhibition showcases more than 100 artworks created by talented Wintringham clients across Victoria and Tasmania at Schoolhouse Studios from 4 - 14 August, coinciding with Homelessness Week (3 - 9 August).
Our judges selected 16 standout pieces to feature on Wintringham’s 2026 festive cards and in the 2027 calendar. In no particular order, this year’s winning artists and works are:
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‘Unapologetically Us’ – Audrey Rainsford resident Art Group
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‘Birds on blue background’ – Jill
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‘Handmade quilt’ – Anne
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‘Beads - Oppelt’ – Magda
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‘American cutting board’ – Michael
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‘The Pondering Elephant’ – M Benny
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‘AFL Rock Ladder’ – Tom Fitzgerald men's group
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‘Shine tall ship model – Stuart
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‘Cheerful chirpy critters’ – Sue
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‘Captive vase’ – Gary
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‘Vase of sunflowers’ – Aurora
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‘Southern Tas coastline’ – Jan
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‘Nature painting’ – Cheryl
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‘Julia’ – Shirley
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‘Photoshop combined photos’ – Roy
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‘Knitted scarf’ – Rita
This year’s judging panel included Lucinda White from the Peter & Lyndy White Foundation, artist and long-time Wintringham volunteer Dot Lipmann AM, and Wintringham Board Member Jane Boag. Together they faced the tough task of narrowing down the entries - a challenge they met with passion and enthusiasm.
Watch below this year's opening ceremony:
ArtSpace also invited the public to take part through the People’s Choice Awards, allowing viewers to vote for up to five of their favourite pieces.
Congratulations to our People's Choice winners: Audrey Rainsford resident Art Group.
Thank you to our generous sponsor, Melbourne Artists’ Supplies, for their ongoing support of the People’s Choice Awards and their contribution to nurturing creativity within our community.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in ArtSpace 2026 — your colours, creativity and courage continue to inspire.
If you haven’t visited the exhibition it still open until 14 August (11am - 5pm) at Shoolhouse Studios (28 Victoria st, Coburg).