Festival Artist Project: What Armadale Means To Me
10 May at 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free
Let’s get creative together – what Armadale means to me!
The 2025 Armadale Arts Festival Artist, Geraldine Gustavino, invites you to throw caution to the wind and find your creative spirit through this project, where you’re encouraged to make your own work of art! Visualise the exhibition theme of ‘What Armadale Means To You’, use any medium (paint, collage, pencils etc.) and see where your imagination takes you… we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Peoples Choice Award
Your canvas will be entered into the People’s Choice Award. Attendees of the exhibition will vote for their favourite artwork. The winner will be awarded a $200 Kmart voucher, the runner up will be awarded a $100 Kmart voucher.
Key Dates
- Canvas drop off: Saturday 26 April 2025, 10am – 2pm, Armadale Society of Artist Studio and Art Gallery, Armadale Arena, 4 Townley St, Armadale
- Exhibition details: 10-18 May 10am – 4pm, Armadale Society of Artist Studio and Art Gallery, Armadale Arena, 4 Townley St, Armadale. The exhibition will then be available to view until 27 June 2025 during studio opening hours.
- Canvas pick up: Saturday 28 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm, Armadale Society of Artist Studio and Art Gallery, Armadale Arena, 4 Townley St, Armadale
Festival Artist – Geraldine Gustavino
Born in Gibraltar, Geraldine began her artistic journey at a very early stage, and was recognised as the best artist under 25 in her hometown in 1989, quickly gaining attention as a young talent. In 1990, she attended the Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury completing a foundation course in art and design. Soon after she relocated to Perth, Australia, and took a hiatus from her art career to focus on her young family, returning to painting in 2015 with her first joint exhibition, Picturesque. This was followed by her solo exhibition, Colour Medley, showcasing her vibrant, expressive style.
Geraldine has exhibited widely and has won several accolades, including the Gibraltar May Festival Artist award, third prize in the Armadale Society of Artist Awards, and People’s Choice Award numerous times.
Today, she shares her expertise through workshops, classes, and paint-and-sip events. She teaches acrylics with the Armadale Art Society and at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre. Her art is characterised by free, expressive brushstrokes, inviting viewers to explore deeper connections with the subjects and surrounding life.
“I love painting without restrictions, letting go, and allowing my brushstrokes to breathe. But most importantly, I cherish inspiring others to create.”
