Mitchell Shire Council is providing the region’s best artists an opportunity to showcase their creative talent at the hArt23 exhibition.
The exhibition aims to showcase and celebrate the work of youth and adult artists who live, work or are connected to Mitchell Shire.
The exhibition is open everyday 10am to 4pm from June 9 to 18, except June 13, at the Broadford Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford.
This year, in addition to the open category, there will be two new categories for hArt23, the climate solutions prize and the youth artist prize for artists aged 12 to 24.
The theme for the climate solutions prize is ‘Nurturing Hope Through Creativity’, which ties in with the work council is doing with community to create a Climate Emergency Action Plan.
First prize for climate solutions category is $500 along with two highly commended prizes of $300 each.
Prizes will be judged on elements that help people understand climate risks, innovation or inspire hope and meaningful change.
Prize winners will also receive the book ‘Retrosuburbia’ by David Holmgren, valued at $85.
In the youth category, participants are also eligible for one of three art supplies gift vouchers valued at $300.
Prizes will be announced at the opening night event on June 9, from 6pm to 8pm.
Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens said it was obvious there were many creative and talented people who lived in the region.
“You see this through displays at markets, galleries, public exhibitions and competitions and on walls in local cafes and gathering spaces,” she said.
“I’m pleased to see Mitchell Shre Council is expanding the opportunities to showcase this talent and these works and I look forward to seeing what’s on offer.”
Works in hArt23 can be two or three dimensional in any medium, including digital, projections, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, small sculptures, photography, textiles and jewellery.
Applications close 5pm on May 28.
