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27/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

The semi-professional/professional Spirit of Malvern winner of 2025 goes to Rebecca Roper with this stunning view of the Malvern Hills looking towards British Camp.

You can see why it stood out – the brushwork, colour, and sense of place really capture the heart of the hills.

Congratulations Rebecca – and thank you to everyone who entered, visited and supported the exhibition this year!

We hope to see you all again in 2026

27/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 Winner Announcement 📣

Semi-professional / professional
Spirit of Malvern Runner-Up

The runner-up was awarded to Sue Mann, whose entry captured the magic of Priory Park and its well-known bridge. Sue created an Impressionist dream – soft light, shimmering reflections, and a true sense of place.

Congratulations on your win, Sue.
It was fantastic to have you join us this year.

26/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 Winner Announcement 📣

We’re so excited to share that the Amateur Spirit of Malvern 2025 winner is Hayley Leyser — with this stunning painting of Priory Park.

The detail, light, and love in this piece caught everyone's eye — a peaceful corner of Malvern, beautifully captured.

Congratulations, Hayley, and thank you for joining us.

23/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT📣

WR Postcode Prize: Jared Gilby

Congratulations to Jared, who took the prize exclusively for our local artists, with his beautiful rendition of British Camp in muted, earthy tones.

As part of Jared's prize, he will also be a featured artist at Aetheria Gallery, Malvern.

Thank you for joining us, Jared — we hope you had a fantastic day, and we look forward to seeing more of your work in the gallery!

22/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Semi Professional / Professional Best Urbanscape Winner: Mark Owen

Mark returned to paint in The Spirit of Malvern for a second year and once again impressed the judges — and the locals — with a piece that captured the iconic cross on Church Street incorporating everthing from shop fronts to street furniture. He has a knack for seeking out the details and corners of the town that really speak to people who live here.

We’re curious Mark, do you research your locations before the event, or do you just wing it on the day?

Thanks for joining us again, and a massive congratulations on your win

21/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Amateur Urbanscape Winner: Michael Fallon

Michael’s beautiful painting captures the charm and quiet magic of Bellevue Island, with its winding stone paths, dappled trees, and classic Malvern character. There’s a lovely sense of movement and atmosphere in the brushwork – it’s a place many locals will recognise, and this piece brings it to life.

Congratulations on your win, Michael – we hope to see you again at future events!

20/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Semi/Professional Wildcard goes to

This beautiful, loose, and vibrant painting of the Belted Galloway that graze on the Malvern Hills was such a delight to see as an entry in our en plein air competition.

In a landscape competition, it was quite the surprise to see animals take centre stage—but Sophie managed to capture a real slice of the agricultural life and wildlife that roam the Malvern Hills.

Sophie, what drew you to painting Malverns "Panda Cows", Did you enjoy the day?

Congratulations on your win, Sophie!

19/05/2025

Spirit of Malvern 2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Best Amateur Wildcard - Jo Henderson

This beautifully layered mixed media piece was selected as Best Amateur Wildcard for its imaginative composition and thoughtful ex*****on. The use of textures and collage gives it a tactile quality that really drew the judges in.

Jo, have you ever taken part in an event like this before? We’d love to hear about your highlights from the day and what you enjoyed most.

Congratulations on your win 🎊

17/05/2025

📣 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

Best Professional/Semi-Professional Landscape goes to Greta Vilidaite for her breathtaking view from the Malvern Hills!

This prize was proudly sponsored by the Dame Laura Knight Society.

Greta’s painting caught our attention with its luminous palette and confident brushwork – but it’s that sense of space and distance that really stays with you. The way the landscape opens up beyond the rooftops is beautifully handled.

Greta, we’d love to hear more about your process – were there any memorable moments while painting this piece?

Congratulations on your winning piece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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