This event was an inaugural one for artists having an association with Phillip Island, Victoria, which celebrated the discovery of the island by George Bass in 1797, following his 600 mile voyage from Sydney Cove. I was very honoured to be awarded the prize as winner of this exhibition, judged by Dr Sheridan Palmer. My thanks to Peter Walker, owner and director of Leeson Street Gallery, to the sponsor who so generously put up the prize money, and my congratulations to all the other finalists.

I was thrilled to be participating again in the XV Florence Biennale, held at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, from 18-26 October 2025. The theme, 'Light and Darkness', is reflected in my paintings, 'Night Storm' and 'Morning Storm'. In previous years, this has been a wonderful opportunity to meet many international artists and visitors. This year was no exception; the exhibition was the most successful ever, and It was a very memorable event as can be seen in the photos in Exhibitions 2025. 

Such an honour to have won the Judith Perrey Award for Painting at the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors 'Changing Perspectives' annual exhibition in September 2025. This group was founded in 1902 by former students of the National Gallery Art School in Melbourne, where I was a student aged 16, studying with John Brack and Ian Armstrong in the 1960s.

Paintings selected for 'Three's a Charm', Gallery Jones Art & Frame House.

Cyanotype included in 'The Big Print Exhibition', Fire Station Print Studio.

Paintings selected for inclusion in the 'Homage to Turner' exhibition at West End Art Space.

Successful submission for the Ladder Art Space exhibition: 'Local Inspiration - Melbourne & Beyond'. It's so exciting to be part of this group exhibition! My painting, 'Moonlight over Port Phillip Bay', will be on display from May 24th - June 7th, at Ladder Art Space, 81 Denmark St, Kew 3101. 

It was a privilege to do this commission; grateful thanks to Skye Jefferys at Gallery Jones Gallery Jones Art and Frame House, and to her clients.

I'm so privileged to have so much of my work exhibited in this lovely gallery space. These paintings are currently on display in a group exhibition until the end of March at Gallery Jones in Ripponlea, prior to the opening of the Ripper Art Prize on April 4th.

'Seven Creatives', selected by the Bayside Art Gallery.

During February, I participated in an exhibition, 'Seven Creatives', at Bayley Arts Gallery in Highett. This initiative was sponsored by the Bayside City Council as part of their 'Bayside Creatives Month' campaign featured during February 2025.
The exhibition showcased the work of seven Bayside-based artists; Gregory Alexander, Magdalena Dmowska, Noni Drew, Michael Hawkins, Kristy Hussey, Sean McDowell and Steffie Wallace.