The Minnawarra Art Awards attracts high quality works in a variety of mediums, and with the 2017 event approaching the City of Armadale is calling for expressions of interest from artists across Australia.
The Minnawarra Art Awards are exhibited by the City of Armadale, curated by Robert Buratti with acquisition and monetary prizes including the prestigious Gerry Gauntlett Award offering $5000.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the annual Minnawarra Art Awards Exhibition is very popular and a highlight in the City’s arts and events calendar.
“The 2016 exhibition featured an impressive collection of 62 entries from artists across Australia, 25% of whom live locally, submitting works in a range of mediums.
“Last year’s exhibition showcased a diverse range of works including the winning work of Eva Fernandez, for her photography piece called Platero y Yo and the Local Artist Award winner Kerrie Di Cataldo with her work Portscape.
The artist’s entries will be presented to members of the public during the FREE Minnawarra Art exhibition, 11am to 4pm daily from Saturday 22 April to Sunday 7 May, at the Armadale District Hall, Armadale.
“I encourage all artists wishing to participate in our exhibition to send in an expression of interest as soon as possible,” said Mayor Zelones.
Artists can submit online through www.armadale.wa.gov.au or entry forms are also available from the City’s Administration Centre, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale.
For further information can be found at www.armadale.wa.gov.au or by contacting the City’s Arts & Events Officer on 9394 5000.
Entries close at 4pm on Monday 27 February, 2017.
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