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PPAAE History
Penny Paniz
Penny Paniz was a visionary local artist and the proud founder of the Leeton Art Society Inc., whose passion for creativity left an enduring mark on our community. She was a driving force behind nurturing the region's creative spirit. Today, her legacy lives on through the Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition (PPAAE). Held in her memory, the PPAAE celebrates the vibrant arts culture of Leeton. Growing year after year and attracting both local talent and interstate visitors, the exhibition is a powerful testament to Penny’s lifelong dedication to championing regional artists.
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) and Janine Murphy
2026 - Camille Whitehead and Lindee Russell
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
2026 - Ayla Young
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 PPAAE 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.
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