2007 has seen the introduction of 3 new awards for artists exhibiting in MASTERWORKS. 

Best In Show
This $1000 prize is awarded to the artists whose work is deemed “Best in Show” by a panel of experts. The panel will comprise: Chris Heyson, (Grandson of the late Hans Heyson and Chairman of ELTHAM Board), representing ELTHAM College of Education; Sigmund Jorgensen representing Montsalvat Artists community; celebrated sculptor Deborah Halpern representing the artistic community and Isobel Clements of Nillumbik Council Arts Acquisition and Collections.

We are pleased to announce the 2007 winner of Best In Show is
Janet Ayliffe from South Australia.


Bendigo Bank People’s Choice
This award requires all guests at the Opening Gala voting for their favorite artist. The winner receives the opportunity to hold a Solo Exhibition at Swipers Gully Vineyard and Restaurant.  We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural winner of the Bendigo Bank People’s Choice Award is Faye Alexander’s work “Against the Odds 1”. We look forward to Faye’s solo exhibition next year.


ELTHAM College of Education Acquisition
The ELTHAM College of Education Board will select a work or works to be purchased and on permanent display at Swipers Gully and or the College.

This year the ELTHAM Board chose several works as the 2007 Arts Acquisition:
  - Janet Ayliffe - “On Knott Hill...”
  - Janet Ayliffe - “Eucalyptus Macrocarpa”
  - Kirrily Hammond - “Night Circus”
  - Kirrily Hammond - “Spinning Trees”