Career Highlights

Since becoming a full time artist in 2021, many unexpected opportunities have presented themselves, each one helping to shape my artistic journey.  

  • An exhibiting member of the artists’ run collective and gallery Make Space at the Station.

  • Member of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society.

  • Member of The New Artists Collective.

    • Open studio as part of Lake Macquarie Open Studios Trail.

    • Make Space at the Bay – Make Space members exhibition at Artisan Collective Gallery Port Stephens.

    • Finalist Hunter Emerging Art Prize

    • Two-person exhibition at Artisan Collective Gallery Port Stephens.

    • Artist Residency at Nobbys Lighthouse Cottages facilitated by Lighthouse Arts, Newcastle Port Authority and City Council

    • Semi-finalist Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize.

    • Earth Walk – Make Space members exhibition at Make Space Gallery at the Station.

    • Reveal – New Artists Collective members exhibition at the Owens Collective Islington.

    • Solo guest exhibition at Customs House Hotel Newcastle.

    • Live painting at Customs House as part of Easel’d community arts events, facilitated by The Wall Station and City of Newcastle.

    • Spirit of Place - Make Space members exhibition at Make Space Gallery at the Station.

    • Summer in July – Solo guest exhibition at Slingtown Espresso Islington.  

    • Newcastle Baths – Combined guest exhibition at Make Space Gallery at the Station.

    • Whale Tales – Combined guest exhibition at Nobbys Lighthouse facilitated by Lighthouse Arts, Newcastle Port Authority and City Council.

    • Aquamarines and Newcastle Scenes – Solo guest exhibition at Make Space Gallery at the Station.

    • Finalist Hunter Emerging Art Prize Newcastle Art Space Islington.

    • Newcastle the Beautiful – Combined guest exhibition at Nobbys Lighthouse.

    • Semi-finalist Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize.

    • 2023 Highly Commended Port Stephens Art Prize

    • 2022 People’s Choice Newcastle Art Prize

    • 2014 Commended Newcastle Art Prize

    • 2013 2nd Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2011 3rd Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2010 3rd Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2010 People’s Choice Award Penneshaw EAE

    • 2008 People’s Choice Award Penneshaw EAE

    • 2006 1st Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2005 2nd Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2005 People’s Choice Award Penneshaw EAE

    • 2002 1st Prize Current Works Penneshaw EAE

    • 2002 People’s Choice Award Penneshaw EAE