It is time once again for the annual “Outback Open Art Prize”, known as the highlight of the cultural calendar in Broken Hill for many years. There is the shortlist exhibition and the prestigious acquisitive first prize (valued at $15,000).
The exhibition opens Friday night 3rd August 2012 at 6.30 pm at –
404-408 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
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| Janine Mackintosh Droughts and Flooding Rains 2011 Acacia Pycnantha (Golden Wattle), twigs, linen thread, & bookbinders gum on canvas © Image courtesy the artist |
The exhibition runs from -
4th August - 23rd September 2012.
4th August - 23rd September 2012.
Opening hours are 10 am – 5 pm daily. Entry is by gold coin donation.
The 2011 prize-winner was Janine Mackintosh with her piece – pictured – Droughts and Flooding Rains, 2011.
The second prize is non-acquisitive $2,500, and there is also an $800 encouragement prize awarded. Total prize pool $18,300. Judging occurs on the 3rd August. The judge will look for works that reflect the spirit and diversity of the Australian outback.
The second prize is non-acquisitive $2,500, and there is also an $800 encouragement prize awarded. Total prize pool $18,300. Judging occurs on the 3rd August. The judge will look for works that reflect the spirit and diversity of the Australian outback.
The prize is once again proudly sponsored by Mrs Raylee J Hart and the Broken Hill City Council.
Also running concurrently is an exhibition by Fabian Muir entitled “Russia”.
As usual, I wish I could be there but work in Melbourne doesn’t allow me to visit the city at this time of year. Good luck to the entrants and do try and get along to the exhibition I am sure it will be well worth it.
Cheers, Jane D
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