A GRAND opening was held on Friday evening for the Rural City of Wangaratta's Youth Art Exhibition.

The display of work from local young people aged between 12 and 25 is now on exhibition in the Wangaratta Library's Bainz Gallery, highlighting the strength and variety of their artistic skills.

Friday's opening included the awarding of prizes for the competition.

Winner was Rosie Bulmer for her piece, 'Wildflower'.

Second placegetter was Zac Blenman for 'Le Kitty', and third prize winner was Carlia Van Hoorn for 'Festive Fatality'.

People’s Choice winner was Finn Newton with his work, 'Dog'.

Works which form the Youth Art Exhibition are now on display in the Bainz Gallery, where they will remain until the end of January.