Judges & Public Voting

Creative Director/Stylist – Wholehearted Studio

Hayley Jenkin from Wholehearted Studio joined the judging team as a creative director and stylist, who works with clients Australia-wide styling brand campaigns, editorial features and interiors.

Hayley works closely with each client to carefully style and bring their vision to life. She creatively directs and styles the project, weaving their personal story throughout to create their own signature style.

Hayley’s work has been featured in Inside Out, Real Living Magazine, Australian Traveller, Hello May, Apartment Therapy and campaigns for Australian designers and brands like Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Having previously worked as a teacher, Hayley was excited to be back working with schools as part of the 2023 Sunshine Arts Fest judging team.

Sculley Design / 2023 Sunshine Arts Fest Artist Ambassador

Sarah Sculley from Sculley Design, our 2023 Sunshine Arts Fest Artist Ambassador, also formed part of the judging team that awarded the overall winner.

Sarah is a Sunshine Coast-based stencil artist who creates colourful, energetic, layered murals. Inspired by colour, community and nature Sarah mixes these elements to create joyful artworks. Sarah works with community groups to develop their collective voice into inspiring street art that comments on contemporary issues.

Sarah has painted murals in China, USA, Nepal, Indonesia and Australia. She has worked within the creative industries for 20 years and has taught at QUT and Design College Australia. 

Freelance artist and Art Therapist – headspace Maroochydore

Ute Dittrich is a psychologist and part of the team at headspace Maroochydore. Ute joined the Sunshine Arts Fest judging team as a Freelance artist (painting and ceramics) and Art Therapist, who works with clients in a therapeutic way. Art Therapy seeks to understand how art making can facilitate wellbeing using a creative approach. The goal of Art Therapy is to use art as part of the recovery and healing process.

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