Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition
Event Date: 1 - 5 August 2024
Curated Exhibition
Open to Artists residing
in the Great Barrier Reef Region,
(coastal residents from
Agnes Waters to Cooktown)
The Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition is making a comeback in 2024, finding its new home at the picturesque Whitsundays Sailing Club, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the showcased artworks.
Theme: "Whitsunday Wonders: Above and Below the Surface"
"Whitsunday Wonders: Above and Below the Surface" invites artists to explore the dual realms of our beautiful Region. Above, capture the ethereal landscapes, skies, and coastal marvels and/or delve into the intricate web of marine life, showcasing symbiotic wonders and delicate relationships that define the heartbeat of the Great Barrier Reef.
Event Details
LOCATION: Whitsunday Sailing Club
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS:
Thursday 1 August - 6pm to 8pm Opening Night
Friday, 2 August to Monday, 5 August - 9 am to 4pm
Tuesday, 6 August 9:30 am - Announcement of raffle and People's Choice
IMPORTANT DATES:
Call for Entries: Friday, 5 April
Close of Entries: Monday, 1 July
Finalists Notified: Monday, 15 July
Delivery of Artworks: Wednesday, 31 July at the Sailing Club, Time: 9:30am to 12 noon
Hanging: 31 July - 1 August
Judging: Thursday, 1 August
Dismantle & collect artwork Tuesday, 6 August from 9am to 1pm
All artists residing in the Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) are invited to participate. Entries, encompassing 2D, Photography and 3D categories, should creatively respond to the theme: "Whitsundays Wonders, Above and Below the Surface."
The chosen artworks, recognised as finalists, will grace the Exhibition room at the Whitsunday Sailing Club from August 1 to August 5.
All entries submitted will be presented for review by a pre-selection panel from which finalist works will be selected for the exhibition. Artworks will be shortlisted by a professional panel based on a set of curatorial rationale including concept, workmanship, and originality. All entrants will be advised of the outcome of the selection panel. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Judge:
Lauren Turton, Curator of Artspace Mackay
Selection Committee:
Bonney Bombach, Writer and Artist, Hydeaway Bay
Sandy Guy, Artist and Visual Arts Teacher, Townsville
Cr Jan Clifford, OAM, Whitsunday Regional Council
Click to Learn more about our judging panel:
ART PRIZE CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | ELIGIBILITY |
Major Prize - $3000 Acquisitive Prize Sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council | This is an acquisitive prize, requiring the winner to give their winning artwork to Whitsunday Regional council. This award is open to all categories that meet the eligibility requirements. | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
2D Award - $1000 Sponsored by Tassal Group Limited | Acrylic, Oil, Mixed media, collage, canvas, drawing, watercolour, pastel, printmaking. | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
Photography - $1000 Sponsored by Ray White Whitsunday | Images should be taken within the Great Barrier Reef region within the past 2 years and be the work of the entrant. | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
3D Award - $1000 Sponsored by Brown Family Trust | Sculptures in all mediums, maximum dimensions not to exceed 1000 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
People’s Choice Award - $1000 Sponsored by Bendigo Bank | Voted by the public visiting the Exhibition and announced on our website and social media platforms on 5th August 2024 | Open to Finalist entrants in the Exhibition |
Cathy Knezevic Local Artist Award - $500 Sponsored by Whitsunday Arts Festival | This award is open to all categories that meet the eligibility requirements | Open to all artists 16 years+ who reside in the Whitsundays Regional Council Local Government area |
Great Barrier Reef Theme award - $250 Sponsored by Coral Sea Marina Resort | Awarded to the artwork that most accurately captures the essence of the Great Barrier Reef | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
Packing Room Prize - $200 Sponsored by R & K Kenyon Framing | This award will be chosen by the Exhibition team who receive, unpack and hang the entries | Open to all residents 16+ years residing in Great Barrier Reef Region (coastal residents from Agnes Waters to Cooktown) |
If you would like to volunteer to help setup this exhibiton, please complete this registration form. We greatly appreciate your help.
