Minson takes People’s Choice Award in Coffs Coast Art Prize Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 29, 2024 ‘The Ego Taking the Ids for a Ride’ by James Minson. JAMES Minson’s “The Ego Taking the Ids for a Ride” has taken out the People’s Choice Award in the Coffs Coast Art Prize 2024. Coffs Harbour Arts Council Vice Chair Ann Leonard described James as a “master of his craft” with a “great sense of humour to go with it”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au James’ victory earns him a generous cash prize, sponsored by two local businesses. “The Coffs Harbour Arts Council would like to take this opportunity to thank Coffs Harbour Cardiology and The Art Factory Coffs Harbour for their joint contributions to this prize,” Ann said. “James will now have an extra $1000 to spend on his Christmas celebrations. “The Coffs Harbour Arts Council would also like to thank everyone who supported this year’s prize including Gowing Bros, Mike and Robyn Mills-Thom and of course the Coffs Coast News Of The Area.” Ann said the exhibition was once again well received by all who attended. “The Coffs Harbour Arts Council will continue to endeavour to create opportunities for our community of artists to see their work professionally displayed for the viewing public to enjoy. “We wish everyone all the very best for the festive season and the coming year.”