We are delighted to announce that this year’s First Prize winner of Inside This Box Art Prize is Map of Play by Elizabeth Sullivan.

From the moment I encountered this work, it stayed with me. I am always drawn to colour, originality and texture, and I look for something that surprises me and lingers long after I have stepped away. In a world that can feel heavy and uncertain, we all need moments of joy. This piece, to me, is pure joy. It feels meditative and generous, inviting close viewing, curiosity and a sense of play, something many of us could embrace more of right now.

Big congratulations to Sarah Park, the winner of our 2025 Inside This Box Art Prize! Her stunning painting, Parrot’s Spring Symphony, wowed Gallery Director Madeline Young upon first sight and is such a deserving winner of the $1,000 cash prize, proudly sponsored by Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Solicitors.

A huge thank you to our sponsors and to everyone who entered—we loved seeing all the incredible artworks! If you haven’t checked out the exhibition yet, make sure you do. Sarah’s piece is an absolute must-see!

Last weekend we were incredibly privileged to have some wonderful artists from Bula’bula Arts visit us here at The Corner Store Gallery, all the way from central Arnhem Land, Ramingining NT. Director of Bula’bula Arts Mel George accompanied Janice, Kathy and Jeanette to see their exhibition DILTJIPUY, RETJAPUY GA RANGIPUY (it comes from the bush) which is on display until Saturday March 9th. Mel is incredibly knowledgeable about the Yulnu culture and arts practices and we were also lucky enough to see a weaving demonstration on the Sunday morning.