2013 grand prize winner

Posted on June 9, 2013 by gonerustic

woke up to some fantastic news this morning

my agatha’s wardrobe mixed media art is the 2013 grand prize winner of the biblio art award in victoria

not only do i win $1,500 but the sponsors are purchasing it for their permanent collection

still can’t quite believe it … shocked and a bit teary …

41 thoughts on “2013 grand prize winner”

isathreadsoflife on June 17, 2013 at 10:40 pm said:

You really deserved this great prize, Rita, your artwork is unique, made with talent and heart. Félicitations !

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vivian helena aumond-capone on June 12, 2013 at 9:46 am said:

Shows lots of love,,,

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shantierfranklin on June 11, 2013 at 1:05 am said:

Congratulations on the win!

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KnitNell on June 10, 2013 at 11:50 pm said:

Congratulations – lovely work!

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Kerri on June 10, 2013 at 11:10 pm said:

This is fantastic.. both the work and the recognition. Way to go!

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Virtual Quilter on June 10, 2013 at 8:23 pm said:

Congratulations! Looks like you had a lot of fun putting together a wonderful wardrobe … and get a wonderful bonus!

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Yes, it was a lot of fun, and went together more easily than my entries in previous years. I just love the challenge of entering, and winning was a shock, a pleasant one, I hasten to add! =D
  
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Sandy & Pete on June 10, 2013 at 5:36 pm said:

Good on you Rita, that’s fantastic. Can see why you won, your work is beautiful. Love Sandra & Peter xxx

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Sandra and Peter! You’ve made my day xo
  
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Mary Knowles on June 10, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:

Congratulations Rita, so well done!!! And what a plus for our Valleys of Adventure, you sure are putting us on the map. I hope everyone knows how much work you have just put into the Wrapped in St Marys event recently. Such enthusiasm to involve the whole community in art projects as well as creating such wonderful treasures. XX

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:
  
  Mary, thank you so much for your lovely comment – I appreciate it more than I can say. Our Valleys area is unique and beautiful, and if what I do helps promote it, that’s wonderful! The bonus is that I get to spend a lot of time making art. Re: our Wrapped in St Marys event, the community was so responsive and pulled together so well that it was a joy to co-ordinate it. It couldn’t have happened without everyone’s input, including yours! xo
  
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Rose on June 10, 2013 at 8:02 am said:

Congratulations this is my favourite piece of yours….so far! Lucky Victorians to have it in their collection well done

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  So glad you like it – thank you! I might have to go across Bass Strait and visit it sometime, as it won’t be coming back … =)
  
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wendynbix on June 10, 2013 at 7:46 am said:

How exciting for you, and what good news after last week’s little drama. It’s terrific that they want it for their permanent collection but I’m sure you will miss it a little bit… well done.

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:49 am said:
  
  Yes, I will miss it – I didn’t know when I sent it off that it wouldn’t return! However, it more than compensates for any other ‘little dramas’, and the cash prize and purchase is timely too, as well as really affirming and encouraging =D
  
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1marylou on June 10, 2013 at 1:46 am said:

What an honor, and well deserved. Beautiful work…congratulations.

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:42 am said:
  
  Thank you Marylou! I’m still reeling … in a good way, of course … =)
  
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vivjm on June 10, 2013 at 1:17 am said:

Very well deserved – congratulations!

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:43 am said:
  
  Thanks so much! =D
  
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emprint on June 10, 2013 at 12:18 am said:

Congratulations to you.

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:43 am said:
  
  Thank you! =D
  
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Pillows A-La-Mode on June 9, 2013 at 10:55 pm said:

Wow! Congratulations! And VERY well deserved!!! SO happy for you! Hugs, Katherine

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thanks heaps, Katherine – I really appreciate it! =D
  
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meta on June 9, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:

Congrats, Rita!

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Thank you Meta! =D
  
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studio18artist on June 9, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:

How wonderful! The work is beautiful and they are very lucky to have it. Sue

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Sue, that’s a lovely thing to say – thank you! =D
  
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Lucie the Happy Quilter on June 9, 2013 at 9:24 pm said:

Congratulations. Well done you. A well deserved prize indeed.

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Thanks so much, Lucie – lovely of you to say so! =D
  
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irene on June 9, 2013 at 8:56 pm said:

Brilliant, well done

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Thanks Irene! =D
  
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nuvofelt on June 9, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:

What wonderful news. Many congratulations 🙂

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Thanks so much! =D
  
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gurligregersen on June 9, 2013 at 6:58 pm said:

Congratulations. You certainly deserve it for your beautiful piece of art.

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- gonerustic on June 10, 2013 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thank you! Really appreciate your kind words =D
  
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sewjournal on June 9, 2013 at 6:30 pm said:

Congratulations! That’s lovely. Well done!

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- gonerustic on June 9, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you – so lovely of you! =D
  
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Patch on June 9, 2013 at 6:29 pm said:

Oh wow! Congratulations, so pleased for you 😀

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- gonerustic on June 9, 2013 at 6:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! =D
  
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patriciahope20 on June 9, 2013 at 6:20 pm said:

Oh my! Congratulations! Such fantastic news, and well deserved. It looks lovely from the pics and I expect, as is always the case, that it’s even lovelier in the flesh. 🙂

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- gonerustic on June 9, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Patricia, thank you – I really appreciate your comment and kind words =D
  
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