Local Artists
Williams is rich in local culture and is home to a number of highly talented artists and musicians.
Georgina Paterson
Georgina lives just out of the town of Williams in Western Australia with her husband and two sons, near to her parents who are farmers. Her passion is to produce and enjoy work that creates a sense of happiness for her and for those that view it and it certainly does that! She normally works in acrylic on canvas and has started working in different mediums to create her images and messages. She enjoys painting wonderful murals participating in local country art shows and works on commissions for people usually depicting their family, farm, backyard, pets and cars. Being self taught, she is looking forward to the time when she can attend some art classes and learn from others to produce more art to brighten peoples days! Georgina has undertaken many community arts projects for this and other communities and examples of her work can be found in and around Williams WA and in Innisfail QLD.
Polly Medlen
Born and bred Williams girl Polly Medlen is one of Australia's hottest rising country and western singer/songwriters. Her debut album Easier to Run has won her many accolades in the Western Australian Music Industry.
Heather Higham
Heather Higham is a talented sculptor and mosaic artist, producing unique and spectacular pieces from scrap metal and recycled farm materials. Heather is the proprietor of Barraminnup Designs and Gumnut Gully Signs.
Catherine Higham
Catherine Higham is a contemporary trained painter and sculptor. Her award winning works are inspired by the natural landscape. Catherine has held a number of solo exhibitions around Western Australia and has exhibited works as far abroad as Italy.
http://www.catherinehigham.com.au/
Kelly Newton Wordsworth
Singer, songwriter, artist and humanitarian Kelly Newton-Wordsworth has been performing internationally for the last 10 years releasing 5 highly successful albums and EPs. Kelly's unique brand of christian folk/rock has taken the world by storm. Kelly also runs biodynamic farm Williams River Produce with husband, William.
http://www.kellynewtonwordsworth.com/
John and Marijke Tromp
Oil painter; John and textile artist; Marijke, formally of Highway Galleria are now the proud proprietors of Tromp Studios. The couple are renowned for producing award winning, captivating and brilliant pieces of mood and colour.
Trinity Ford
Trinity is one of Williams newest rising stars in the art world. Trinity a unique blend of media including impressive textile work and copper wire weaving mixed with acrylic painting. Trinity recently took out first prize in the Williams Gateway Expo Art Exhibition for her piece Renewal.