Wellington Arts and Sculpture festival thrived despite COVID-19, artists given platform to sell their work

The festival was a good and much-needed opportunity for families and individuals to get out and about, socialise and enjoy a weekend of exceptional spring weather while admiring the artworks on display.

However, social distancing had to be observed.

Among the many who attended the two-day festival was family members Wendy, Blue, Emily and Amelia Woolfrey, who said one of their favourite pieces on display was the Hide and Seek Wall submitted by Wellington Public School.

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Wellington Arts Centre president Lisa Thomas said it was good to see the event receiving "loads of support" from the Wellington and wider community.

"The festival was really well supported this year," Ms Thomas said.

"We had loads of people coming in and out.

"We had hundreds of people visiting on both days."

Ms Thomas said she had been "flat out" all weekend.

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Ms Thomas said there was also a lot of artwork on exhibition at the festival this year due to the large sum of people who participated.

"We had a lot of participants this year, which is fantastic," she said.

The artwork at this year's festival were also exceptionally high, the president said.

"It has definitely set the bar high for next years participants," she said.

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Awards were presented to an array of winning pieces across seven categories.

The Open Sculpture award was presented to Felicity Cavanough for her Scruffy Dog sculpture.

The Farmers Challenge winner was Barbed Wire Frenzy by Lisa Thomas.

The Fire Bucket Challenge winner was Mustang Engine by Wellington High School.

Secondary School Art winner was Reeds and Water by the Wellington High Schools year 11 and 12 metal class.

The Primary School Art winner was the Wellington Primary School silver class for its Hide and Seek Wall.

The Fine Arts first prize winner was presented to Dudley and Maisie by Jackie Tierney and the second prize was presented to Euphoria by Chloe Shanahan.

Wellington Arts is providing an opportunity for artists to continue selling and promoting their work through its Facebook page, Wellington Arts 2820, until September 10.