The Wondai Regional Art Gallery hosted its October 2025 Open Art Competition on Friday, 3 October, drawing artists, art lovers, and community members. Katrina O'Shanassey won the $3,000 Mayor’s Acquisitive Art Prize for her work 'Free Spirit', with Mayor Kathy Duff, Deputy Mayor Ros Heit, and gallery president Elaine Maddill present at the announcement.
This event highlights the role of regional art galleries in fostering local artistic talent and community engagement. The acquisitive prize adds a significant work to the gallery’s collection, supporting the cultural vitality of the South Burnett region and demonstrating the importance of grassroots art competitions in Australia.