In 1989 Kathleen and Peter Short, along with the Katherine Show Society and the NT Government, donated money to the award to include a prize for Craftwork. This addition to the Katherine Prize has created a unique situation, where art and craft are exhibited together, something that is very rarely seen in the art world. The winning article from this section becomes an acquisition of the Katherine community.

In addition to the winning art works, the Council has in the past acquired other art pieces from the exhibition. This has resulted in the Katherine Community being owners of an extremely varied range of artworks, all depicting the artists interpretation of some aspect of the Territory. The collection of art and craft over the years is something Katherine can be proud of.

The 2008 Katherine Prize presentation evening was held on Thursday 21st August at 6pm with over $6000 in cash and prizes. The Gallery is open to the public from Monday 25th - Friday 29 from 8am - 3pm.

The 2008 Winners and Highly Commended Awards were:

• WINNER Brian & Jeanette Lambert Art Acquisition Award was won by Andy Morgan Smith with his piece title 'Around the Kimberley'

• WINNER Dr Peter & Kathleen Short Craft Acquisition Award was won by Nicky Schonkala with her piece title 'Sunshine on the Waterhole'

• HIGHLY COMMENDED was awarded to the following artists: Gillian Ellett Banks, Joan Johansen, Kerryn Taylor, Rosemary Aiken, Kathleen Donald, Carolyn Whitting & Jan Milner
• YOUTH WINNER 13-14 yrs was won by Chiedza Muzhingi
• YOUTH WINNER 15-16 yrs was won by Linzi Hamlyn
• YOUTH WINNER 17-18 yrs was won by Tamika Foster
• PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD will be judged on Friday 29th August

For entry forms into the 2009 Katherine Prize i.e. Brian & Jeanette Lambert Art Acquisition Award & the Dr Peter & Kathleen Short Craft Acquisition Award please contact Council by phone 8972 5500 or email records@ktc.nt.gov.au they will be available from March 09.