The Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts (PPAA) Competition and Exhibition is our annual art event attracting hundreds of locals and interstate visitors to see over 120 artworks on display and for sale, each Easter long weekend in Leeton.

LASI has had the honour of hosting well known regional artists who have risen to high levels of recognition in our local, state and national art communities. Former judges include:

2015 - Ray Wholohan, Jenny Newbound

2016 - John Beattie, Carol Stewart

2017 - Jennifer Forster, Raymond Wholohan

2018 - Melanie Baulch, Carla Gottgens

2019 - Hape Kiddle, Jennifer Forster

2021 - Sarah McEwan, Yianni Johns

“The Penny Effect”, developed by artist and nephew of Penny Paniz, Mr Glenn Saddler,  highlights the influence that accomplished artist and former Art Society member, Penny Paniz, had on the development of visual arts in Leeton. 

The short video is a collection of Penny’s artworks, Prize winners of the PPAA over the past 7 years, and a record of the memories of those who worked and created alongside Penny, and is an important resource for the Leeton Art Society Inc and its members for years to come.