People’s Choice winner for the Mullewa category Julie Freeman and Greenough category winners Glenyce Miller and Joy Graham.

In its inaugural year the City of Greater Geraldton’s ArtDrive project attracted thousands of visitors to the Midwest region to take in a series of one-of-a-kind art installations.

Launched in June this year, a call out went to all local artists, community groups and organisations to create pieces of work which were displayed in various locations to create a self-drive rural art tour.

The event saw 22 art works along Brand Highway, Greenough, through to Walkaway, Ellendale Pool, Mullewa and Tenindewa from August to the end of October.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the response from the community regarding the project was fantastic.

“We had people from all over coming through Geraldton and taking the ArtDrive and it was amazing to see so many cars through the Midwest region,” he said.

“We chose to run the project at that time as it is wildflower season and it makes for an absolutely stunning drive and this year was no exception.

“I was absolutely blown away with the high calibre of artwork that was made for the project and we look forward to bringing it back bigger and better next year.”

Artists were asked to create works based on the themes of farminglife, wildflowers or aboriginal cultureA panel of judges then chose winners in a Greenough and Mullewa category and the public voted on people’s choice winners. The winners were as follows:

Mullewa winner: Julie Freeman – Benevolence
Mullewa runner up: Roxanne Grant – Tenindewa Standing
Greenough winner: Rachel Weaver, Jane Greenlees & Andrew Mills – Recycling the Season
Greenough runner up: The Leaning Tree Community School – From Seed to Tree, a Journey of Growth
People’s Choice Awards:

o Mullewa: Julie Freeman – Benevolence
o Greenough: Joy Graham & Glenyce Miller – Flock Art Jamboree

Mayor Van Styn congratulated all the artists who were involved in the project.

“Our aim was to create something unique and that’s exactly what it was,” he said.

“It brought people to our region and it made them stay that little bit longer and explore our beautiful wildflower country.

“Well done to all those who create stunning pieces of art which truly represented our region and enhanced the drive out in the Midwest.”