The finalists and winners of the Western Australian Local Government Association’s community art competition, Showcase in Pixels, were announced last week at an event in Yagan Square.
WALGA’s long standing art competition has been running since mid 1990’s, starting as Banners in the Terrace before transforming into Showcase in Pixels.
This year more than 300 entries were received, giving judges the difficult task of choosing finalists and winners across 6 categories, with the People’s Choice award being voted by the public.
The winners are:
- Darkan Primary School: Community Group – Shire of West Arthur
- Stefanie Louise Palladino: Individual – Professional – City of Canning
- Abhijit Prasanth: Individual – Non-Professional – Town of Mosman Park
- Dustie Sutherland: Secondary School (up to year 12) – City of Cockburn
- Quinton Yong: Primary School (up to year 6) – City of Nedlands
- Isabella Yee Sa Leong: Primary School (up to year 3) – City of Canning
- Shiwen Shao: People’s Choice – City of Stirling
- An honourable mention: Ellinah Shin – City of Cockburn
WALGA said that Showcase in Pixels could not happen with out the support of local governments, community members, teachers, students, Department of Education, Perth Art School and the judging panel.
WALA also thanked everyone who took the time to create amazing artwork, saying that the talent, creativity and diversity of this year’s entries were incredible.
Local Governments, schools or organisations interested in taking part in Showcase in Pixels 2026, can email WALGA Communications to be added to the Pixels mailing list.
