2023 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition entries now open!
Published on 20 February 2023
Calling all artists! 2023 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition now open for entries
Artists and creatives across the Western Downs are invited to get their creative juices flowing and enter the 2023 Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition with the theme Essence.
The Regional Artists’ Exhibition, which returns for its 10th year in 2023, is collaboratively planned and presented by the region's major art galleries; Dogwood Crossing, Miles, Gallery 107 @ Dalby, and Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla.
This year’s competition is hosted by Gallery107 @ Dalby, culminating in an exhibition of works later in the year.
The theme Essence refers to the basic, intrinsic nature of something - whether a person, a place, an object, or idea. It is the fundamental characteristic which gives something its individual identity, a contemplation on what is beyond the surface of a subject and an invitation to pause and engage deeply with what is right in front of us.
Council Spokesperson for Community and Cultural Development Councillor Kaye Maguire said the annual exhibition was a showcase for the diverse creative talent in the region and reflected the passion and vibrancy of Western Downs' communities.
“The Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition has been a staple of our region's creative arts scene since 2014, and we are fortunate to have such a wonderful platform to celebrate the people that help make our region such a creative and colourful place,” Cr Maguire said.
"The Regional Artists’ Exhibition also allows visitors to the region to get a real taste of the unique and creative insights of our local artists, whilst enjoying the many exciting tourist attractions on the wonderful Western Downs.
"The Western Downs' premiere art exhibition continues to go from strength to strength with 34 local artists entering their creative works last year alone.,
“This really shows that there is no shortage of talent in our region, and I am excited to see how local artists interpret the exciting new theme, Essence.”
The exhibition offers a total prize pool of $3800 with four Category Prizes, the Young Artist Merit Award, and the People's Choice Award.
Entries for this year’s Western Downs Regional Artists’ Exhibition are now open, and close 5pm Monday 10 July 2023.
The exhibition will be on display at Gallery 107 @ Dalby from 16 September – 10 November and will feature on the Western Downs Arts website as a Gallery and 3D virtual exhibition.
For more information, and to enter your artwork in the Regional Artists’ Exhibition, contact Council on 1300 268 624 (COUNCIL) or visit www.westerndownsarts.com.au
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