EXHIBITION
Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition
The Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition (PPAAE) is the annual art event for the Leeton Art Society Inc. With the exhibition beginning in 2013, PPAAE has continued to grow year on year and showcases an abundance of local artworks. The 2025 exhibition is highly anticipated, with over 200 artworks on display and for sale at the Leeton Museum and Art Gallery. The PPAAE exhibition is set to run for six weeks, and is sure not to be missed.
2025 Exhibition Dates:
Opening Night and announcement or prize winners, Friday April 11 at 6pm
Saturday April 12th - Saturday May 17th (Mon to Sat, 10am - 3pm)
Good Friday to Easter Monday (10am - 3pm)
Leeton Museum and Art Gallery, 33 Chelmsford Place, Leeton 2705
2025 Acquisitive Arts winner, Michelle Cartwright 'A Look Through the Wattle'
2025 Acquisitive Arts winner, Michelle Cartwright & LSC Councillor, Michael Kidd
Find the full list of the 2025 PPAAE category entrants, sponsors, and winning artworks on our digital catalogue
OUR SPONSORS
Acquisitive Prize 'Leeton Vista' – sponsor Leeton Shire Council
Michelle Cartwright - 'A Look Through the Wattle'
Champion Exhibit – sponsor Western Riverina Arts
Linzie Nardi - 'Mallee Scrub 21'
Young Artist Winner – sponsor Rotary Club of Leeton
Chloe Heath 'Granny's Garden’
Young Artist Encouragement – sponsor Rotary Club of Leeton
Malakai Mcphee 'Where'd You Get Those?'
Flora/Botanical – sponsor Maguires
Elizabeth Mahy 'Morning Serenade - Blossoms In The Window'
Fauna/Birds – sponsor Leeton Veterinary Hospital
Debbie Ierano 'BFF'
Still Life – sponsor Washington Furniture
Jan Thompson 'On the Table'
Landscapes – sponsor Milbrae Quarries Group
Linzie Nardi - 'Mallee Scrub 21'
Portrait– sponsor Sam’s Tile and Light Centre
Zoe Hayward 'The Cedargetters, NSW Circa 1901'
Abstract – sponsor Celi Group
Kathryn Little 'Moving Through Time
Photography – sponsor Glenn Preston Real Estate
Anne Morshead 'City Reflections'
Digital Artwork - sponsor Amberley Pastoral Co
Oliver Bruno 'Memories'
Ray Watson Highly Commended – sponsor Stephen and Kathy McMahon
Georgie Luelf 'Contemplation'
Encouragement Award – sponsor Leeton Art Society
Ayla Young 'Boundary Line'
Encouragement Award – sponsor In the Frame
Ruth Alfonso 'Magnolia'
Hangers Prize – sponsor PPAAE Hanging Committee
Georgie Luelf 'Contemplation'
Photos credit: Mary-Anne Lattimore & Ayla Young
PPAAE Category Winners 2025
Held in memory of local artist and founder of the Leeton Art Society Inc, Penny Paniz, the continued growth of PPAAE is a true testament to the hard work and talent of the arts culture in Leeton. With over 50 artists exhibiting artworks in 2025, and continuing to attract interstate visitors and locals, this exhibition is sure to impress.
Leeton Art Society Founder, Penny Paniz
Former Judges
2013 - Greg Pritchard and LSC representative
2014 - Melanie Baulch, Jeffery Wright
2015 - Raymond 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
2022 - Oumi Karenga-Hewitt, Roslyn Lockhart
2023 - Anthea DaSilva and Kerri Weymouth
2024 - Isis-Rea Rohan and Ray Wholohan
2025 - Bec Denholm, Binx & Janine Murphy
Former Acquisitive Winners
2013 - Lynne McQuillan
2014 - Warwick Dean
2015 - Scott McGrevy
2016 - Lynne McQuillan
2017 - Sheldene Visage
2018 - Lynne McQuillan
2019 - Elaine Heffer
2021 - Dorothy Roddy
2022 - Ayla Young
2023 - Chloe Boots
2024 - Deborah Carroll
2025 - Michelle Cartwright
DOCUMENTARY
The Penny Effect
'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.