2026

• Shortlisted – Ernest Henry Art Prize

• First Place – Outback Riverlights People’s Choice Award, Cunnamulla

• Third Place – Outback Riverlights Art Competition, Cunnamulla

2025

• First Place – Cunnamulla Show (Adult Art)

• First Place – Cunnamulla River Lights Festival

• People’s Choice Award – Cunnamulla River Lights Festival

• People’s Choice Award – Blackall Cultural Association Art Exhibition

2024

• Second Place – Outback Riverlights Festival Art Competition

• People’s Choice Award – Cunnamulla River Lights Festival

Career Highlights & Ongoing Honors

• First Place – Blackall Cultural Society Art Awards

• Lifetime Recognition – Recipient of multiple school-age and lifelong awards celebrating exceptional artistic skill and creativity across diverse mediums.

Solo Exhibitions

Julie’s evolution as a storyteller of the Australian landscape is highlighted through her dedicated solo exhibitions:

• "Under Watchful Skies" | Cunnamulla (2026)

• "My Art Journey so far" | Mulga Lands Gallery, Charleville, QLD (2026)

• "Emerging" | Cunnamulla Art Gallery, QLD (2025)

Community Leadership & Engagement

Beyond the canvas, Julie is highly regarded for her contributions to fostering regional creativity and guiding the next generation of outback artists:

• Artistic Judge – Cunnamulla Show (2026)

• Exhibition Curator – Community Art Exhibition (2026), curating a showcase dedicated to her adult and children art students.

• Children’s Arts Program Director – Whitsunday Arts Festival, Airlie Beach, designing and leading interactive workshops to spark early creative expression.

• Lantern Workshop Facilitator – Outback River Lights Lantern Workshop, Cunnamulla (2026 & Guest Artist in 2025).

Commercial Milestones

• Established Record of Sales – Built a successful track record of private and commercial sales across both acrylic and pencil mediums.

• Growing Collector Base – Developed a loyal, consistent client base and strong regional recognition throughout Queensland.