The exhibition includes work from artists from areas including Gunnedah, Singleton, Tamworth, Narrabri and Coonamble.

Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey opened the exhibition, which was presented by Arts Gunnedah. Art judge Peter Champion from Inverell announced the art winners. The ceramics judge was Elaine Abberfield.

Art grand champion was won by Noeline Millar from Norah Head for a painting titled Wash Pools Scone 2.

The exhibition continues until September 2.

Grand Champion: Noeline Millar

Open: Doreen Shaw 1, Linda Lockyer 2, Jen Hutchinson and Mary Attard HC.

Watercolour: Shirley Urquhart 1, Faye Parsons 2, Jennifer Grellman and Doreen Shaw HC.

Graphics: Leone Buckman 1, Allana Mason 2, Susan Goodwin and Nina Stirton HC

Printmaking: Kim Cameron 1, Anne Knight 2, Mary Quinn and Shirley Urquhart HC

Miniature: Noeline Miller 1, Carolyn Marrone 2, Carolyn Marrone HC x 2

Local subject/local artist: Jo McCalman 1, Shirley Urquhart 2, Julie Laurie, Geoff Norris HC

Still life: Shirley Urquhart 1, Linda Lockyer 2, Eileen Mair, Lyn Pratt HC

Novice: Susan Goodwin 1, Karen Kruse 2, Karen Kruse and Fiona MacDougall HC

Sculpture: Neville Worboys 1, Julie Laurie 2, Louise Baker and Mervyn Hickson HC

Youth 10-14 years: Max Mainey 1, Sarah Stiller 2, Bridget McEvoy, Julian Heath, Rosie Snape and Abby Munroe HC

Youth 15-18 years: Lauren Miller 1, Angie Peterson 2, Jordan Hollis, Lauren Miller and Angie Peterson HC

Grand champion: Geoff Thomas

Thrown pot: Pat Tobin 1, Carol Forster 2, Anna Kaineder and Geoff Dawson HC

Hand-built: Fred Edwards 1, Pat Tobin 2, Geoff Dawson and Annie Simson HC

Novice: Doug Hudson 1