2024 CREATIVE JOURNALLING CHALLENGE | FINALISTS

IMAGE CREDIT: CHERYL JOHNSON | COLLABORATE | COLLAGE ON PAPER | 2022 | IMAGE BY ARTIST

The annual Creative Journalling Challenge is a celebration of artistic expression and mindfulness. Each year, our community of ceramicists, glassworkers, woodworkers, metalworkers, designers, paper and textile artists, photographers, sculptors, and mixed media makers come together for a month-long creative journey, sharing daily artworks on Instagram.

This year’s challenge was centered around the theme ‘Regenerate,’ encouraging participants to explore the concept of journaling through materiality and sustainability. Artists responded to daily word prompts using any materials they desired, resulting in a diverse and innovative collection of works.

We are excited to announce the finalists who have been selected for consideration:

• Andras Keszei (@andraskeszei)

• Anna Campbell (@sewshesews1971)
• Barbara Dawson (@barbaraanndawson)
• Dee Hopkins (@dee_hopkins_art)
• Dierdre Pearce (@dierdre_pearce)
• Francis Jaye Johnson (@francis.jaye)
• Heidi Smith (@heidilouisesmith_)
• Henry Shawcross (@hgws77)
• Ineka Voigt (@inekaspineka)
• Jannene White (@jannene_sam)
• Jeanette Brand (@brand_jl)
• Jenny Blake (@jennyblakeartist)
• Lauren Sutherland (@lsutho)
• Linda Roberts (@linda.77.roberts)
• Lucy Ings (@blackburn_studio_canberra)
• Lynn Petersen (@something_quirkier)
• Lynne Flemons (@lynneflemons)
• Mary-Lou Nugent (@marylounugent_handprinted)
• Paul Murray (@paul6512)
• Sarah Buick (@buicksarah)
• Valerie Kirk (@valerie_anne_kirk)

The finalists are now in the running for the following prizes: First Prize: $2,000, Second Prize: $700, and Emerging Craftsperson Prize: $300

A big thanks to everyone who participated in the Creative Journalling Challenge. Congratulations to the finalists, and we look forward to celebrating the winners soon!