Open for entries

LOVERS of art are happy to hear the 2016 Noosa Art Award entry deadline has been bumped to midnight on Valentine’s Day 14 February.
Noosa Regional Gallery director Nina Shadforth said a number of applications had been received so far from local artists and she was excited to see all of this year’s entries.
“I’d love to see some really mixed media contemporary works on the wall and see people stretch the theme to its limit. You often see quite literal interpretations, but I love seeing how far people can take it,” she said.
Artists are asked to submit work which reflects the unique character of modern Australia’s coastal or hinterland environments, urban or natural.
Past entrant in the national art award and highly commended category winner, Carley Cornelissen, welcomed news of the extended deadline this week, which will provide her and other artists more time to submit entries.
“It’s interesting to see what kind of artists you end up showing with,” Ms Cornelissen said.
Judges will choose a selection of finalists to showcase in an exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery from Friday 6 May through to Sunday 26 June.
Winners will be announced at the gala opening on Saturday 7 May, at 4pm. The Noosa Art Award is a national and acquisitive contemporary award open to Australian artists and designers working in 2D or 3D media.
Entries for the 2016 Noosa Art Award close midnight Sunday 14 February. For more information visit www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au