A celebration of art made here.
The Cannery Art Awards are back! Our biennial exhibition celebrates the incredible breadth and depth of creative talent across Kepa Kurl Esperance and surrounds.
Bringing together artists from across our region, the exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artworks, celebrating the creativity, skill and unique perspectives of our local arts community.
With 10 coveted awards up for grabs, there's plenty to celebrate! And with every artwork available for purchase, it's the perfect opportunity to discover your next favourite local artist and perhaps take a piece home.
Have your say! Cast your vote in the People's Choice Award and help celebrate the artwork that captures your attention.
Opening & Awards Night
Thursday 19 November | 6pm
Join us for a special evening celebrating our local artists, with the announcement of this year's award winners.
Exhibition Dates
Friday 20 November – Saturday 23 January
Tuesday–Friday | 10am–4pm
Saturday | 12pm–4pm
Free entry. Everyone welcome!
Meet this year’s judge
Nicole Leuchter
Nicole Leuchter is an arts and cultural professional with extensive experience in regional arts programming, exhibition development and artist support across Western Australia. She was one of the founding members of The Junction Co. and rejoined the organisation in 2023 as Exhibition Coordinator, later progressing to Regional Curator.
Nicole has worked in the Pilbara arts sector for over a decade, including six years supporting artists at Spinifex Hill Artists in South Hedland. Through her work with The Junction Co. and Courthouse Gallery+Studio, she has developed and curated exhibitions, coordinated artist residencies and delivered arts programs across Port Hedland and Karratha.
Her experience includes working with emerging and established artists, coordinating art awards and creating opportunities for artists to present their work in professional gallery settings. Nicole is also involved in regional artist development through the Radius Regional Arts Network mentoring program, connecting emerging artists with mentors and supporting their creative development and exhibition opportunities.
Her approach is grounded in building strong relationships with artists, arts organisations and communities, with a particular interest in supporting regional artists and strengthening connections across the Western Australian arts sector.
