Seventy works were entered into this year's show, which opened at the Crookwell and District Art Gallery on Friday.

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The award for the painting that best captured the feeling of spring went to Crookwell-based artist Karen Harwood for her work titled New Hat.

The Unpackers Choice award was won by Goulburn-based artist Stavros Papantoniou for his work Spring Blooms.

Board member of Southern Tablelands Art and Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, Mark Bradbury officiated the opening.

"This gallery is a vital and living part of this community and is a very respected community asset," Mr Bradbury said.

"May it continue to grow and always be here for the benefit of the Crookwell and district.

"Art enhances and celebrates our diverse interest illustrated by this weekend when the district can expect locals and an influx of visitors to enjoy the art on display in the gardens," he said.

The Crookwell Garden Festival was held on November 9 and 10.

Gallery member Ann Goodman said the art show had an extraordinary cast of artists.

The gallery presented works from artists including Gunning-based internationally Margarita Georgiadis, award-winning actor and artist Max Cullen, and Crookwell-based renowned wildlife artist Humphrey Price Jones.

Twenty-eight artists exhibited paintings, sculptures and photography works ranged in price up to $3000. Over 15 per cent were sold.