Wendy and Alison are first winners at this year’s South Holland Open Arts exhibition

Two artists are celebrating after winning awards at this year’s South Holland Open Arts exhibition.

Best Newcomer, chosen by the judges, was Wendy Jones Dabrowska for her painting ‘Room With a View’. And the winner of the Best Photography prize was Alison Loakes for ‘Ketton Quarry’.

Alison Loakes (right) with her winning photography work, and Karen Harvey, from Shutter Hub, who sponsored the prize.

Visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite artwork by filling out voting slips and posting them in a box at the venue. The winner will be announced after the exhibition has closed and they will be awarded the prestigious Public Vote trophy.

South Holland Open Arts 2016 is being held at the South Holland Centre in Spalding until Thursday, March 10.

The popular annual event, which includes paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures, aims to showcase the best work by professional and amateur artists from across the region.

Opening times:
Saturday 10am-7.30pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday 10am-4pm
Tuesday 10am-3.30pm
Wednesday 10am-7.30pm
Thursday 10am-4.30pm