Submit your art before the end of February 2018 for a chance to share over $18,000 in prize money.
City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels, wants young, established and indigenous artists to consider submitting an entry into the cities 2018 art competition.
If you do, you could be taking home some cash, and an opportunity to be exhibited at the Gary Holland Community Centre and Rockingham Arts Centre throughout the month of May.
Award winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on Saturday 5 May 2018.
Entries are sought in all forms of visual media across five different categories:
· Open – any artwork: $5000 (acquisitive)
· Heritage Award* - works with a focus on the history and heritage of the Rockingham region: $4000 (acquisitive for 2018)
· Indigenous Award* – works by artists of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent: $4000
· Emerging Award – works by practicing artists of less than five years who have not staged a solo exhibition: $2500
· Local Resident Award – works by artists residing within the City of Rockingham: $1500
· Robert Carter Youth Award – works by artists aged 12 to 18 years of age: $1500.
Three of the awards acknowledge two Australian artists, Robert Carter, for his considerable influence and mentorship over several decades.
While the Heritage and Indigenous awards are both recognised under the ongoing Dorothy Liley Art Acquisition program, which acknowledges her contribution to the Rockingham arts community. These awards are on alternating basis by the City.
City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels, said the awards are a significant art competition in the region, providing artists with the opportunity to win substantial prizes and recognition for their work.
“The annual City of Rockingham Art Awards provides the City with an avenue to encourage and promote the arts. It is an important way to enrich our community and support the incredible talent that we have here in Rockingham." he said.
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