Burnside  Painting  Group


Community Art Group

JOINT WINNERS 2020:

  • Judith Crowley, for her
         w    atercolour, "Persimmons"
  • Barbara Rayner, for her
         watercolour "Contemplation"
         (below)

2017 Phyllis Kopp Award winner - Doreen Constable (on the right) with President, Vivien Bishop.

Winner of the 2015 Phyllis Kopp Award, Carolyn Waterman.

Winner of the 2013 Phyllis Kopp Award, Masako Haga, with Burnside Painting Group President, Nerissa Douglas

Masako's winning watercolour painting, "Dusk", 2013.

Phyllis Kopp Award

Any member of the Burnside Painting Group who has not won any monetary prizes within the previous 12 months is eligible to win the annual Phyllis Kopp Award when entering artworks in our Annual Exhibition (held during SALA in August).  

The winner is the 'peoples' favourite', as determined by popular vote of viewers/visitors of our Annual Exhibition. A cash prize ($100) is awarded to the winner, along with an award certificate to recognise achievement.

About Phyllis Kopp

Phyllis Kopp was a long term member of the Burnside Painting Group, and served as Secretary on the committee for well over a decade.

Phyllis generously established a trust fund, with the interest earned providing money for an annual award for Burnside Painting Group members.  The first award was made in 1991.

Winner of the 2018 Phyllis Kopp Award - Elizabeth Little for her watercolour painting 'Slap, Slop and Hat', receiving her award from Artist, Tsering Hannaford on 10 October 2018 at our Social Night.

Winners

2020 - JOINT WINNERS:

  • Judith Crowley for her watercolour "Persimmons", and
  • Barbara Rayner for her watercolour "Contemplation"


2018

Elizabeth Little


2017

Doreen Constable


2016


2015

Carolyn Waterman


2014


2013

Masako Haga


2012


2011

Ray Dundon

Winner of the 2011 Phyllis Kopp Award, Ray Dundon