The inaugural Spirit of Place Celebrate Cowra Art Awards is open to the public from August 7 and continues until Sunday, September 1.

The exhibition consists of the works of the 42 selected finalists and is a showcase of the creative talents of Cowra and region artists.

The theme - Celebrate Cowra - has resulted in an exciting array of different ways of expressing the town and its surrounds through the artist's eye.

Within the 42 exhibited works there is a range of visions using a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, metal, wood, textiles and mixed media.

The awards will be announced by the judge, Peter Haynes, on Wednesday, August 14.

In the meantime visit the exhibition and vote in the People's Choice category for your favourite.

Spirit of Place Celebrate Cowra is both a celebration of Cowra and a celebration of its creatives.

Celebrate with them and enjoy a visual feast.