Ariel Katzir's mixed-media portrait 'I do see you' won the Overall Acquisitive Award at the City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards, earning $5,000 and a place in the city's art collection. The painting depicts local non-verbal First Nations artist Darryl Dempster, who communicates through his art. Other category winners received $500 across media including oil, acrylic, watercolour, digital, mixed media, youth, and Aboriginal artist categories. The exhibition runs until May 25, with a People's Choice Award sponsored by Maddington Central.
The award highlights the growing recognition of artists with disabilities and First Nations voices in community art spaces. By acquiring Katzir's portrait, the City of Gosnells adds a work that celebrates both artistic excellence and social representation. The exhibition's breadth—nearly 200 entries across diverse categories—demonstrates the vitality of local art communities and the importance of inclusive, accessible art prizes that honor both emerging and established creators.