Edward River Art Society, which partners with the Rotary Club of Deniliquin to host the annual exhibition and competition, will open its Riverbend Gallery in Hardinge St, Deniliquin for the session.
It will be held from 10.30am to noon, and you can learn more about the process and receive assistance on completing your entries.
ERAS president Louise Graham said some community members took advantage of the first session on Sunday.
She said entries are also starting to roll in from artists outside Deniliquin.
“The interest and calls are starting to pick up now, and we’ve started getting entries from near and far.
“On the success of last year, we’re hoping we can build on the youth art section in 2024.
“We also want to let artists know that they don’t have to have their artwork completed before they enter.
“You can enter now, and then keep working on your art until the delivery date.”
Entries must be lodged by March 1 to be included in the art show, with art to then be delivered by March 25 in time for judging on March 27.
In 2024 there are eight sections, each with a prize for best artwork, and a highly commended.
These are:
• Works on paper: including watercolour, pastels, ink & wash, pens, pencils, charcoal - $800 prize
• Oils - $800 prize
• Acrylics - $800 prize
• Mixed medium - $800 prize
• Miniature and small paintings: A5 size or less in size - $800 prize
• 3D art works - $800 prize
• Black & White Photography - $400 prize
• Colour Photography - $400 prize
In addition to the section prizes, artists can nominate entry into the open prizes.
These include the three $2000 acquisitive prizes, with the winning paintings going to one of the event’s sponsors.
Others include:
• Local scene: depicting Deniliquin and district (with recognisable subject matter) - $800 prize
• Local artist: artist residing within 50km of Deniliquin - $800 prize
• Young artist: artist aged 12-18 years old - $500 prize
• People’s choice: voted by Art Show visitors - $300 prize
The total prize pool is about $14,000.
Entries can be lodged at www.edwardriverartsociety.com, where you will also find more information about entry requirements.
You can also view the categories and conditions of entry at www.trybooking.com/CRJNJ, or call ERAS president Louise Graham on 0429 841 273.
The Deniliquin Easter Art Show will open with a gala evening on March 28, and will then open for viewing from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
It will be held in the Multi Arts Centre in the heart of the Deniliquin CBD.
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