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.