Thursday, July 25, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

State Of The Art! Bowen Art Exhibition

Bowen’s annual Art Exhibition this year will take place on the 9th of August 2024 until the 13th of August at the Bowen Community Hall cnr William and Leichhardt Streets, Bowen.
One of Bowen Art Society’s long-term goals is to promote the wonders of the Whitsundays Region as a destination for Artists and Arts retreats and workshops. Working toward that goal the society annually host an Art exhibition which has attracted Artists from Interstate, regional and local areas.
The exhibition will be judged by Townsville artist, Rhonda Payne and the open section theme is black and white, which is open to artist interpretation. First prize this year is a whopping $700.
Categories for this year’s exhibition are as follows: marine /sea scape, Landscape/cityscape, Flora/fauna, Miniatures. This year’s exhibition also includes two exciting new categories which are abstract and 3D.
All sections can include drawing or printmaking relating to the category described. Entry forms are due Friday 2nd of August with delivery of artworks on Thursday the 8th of August and collection of artworks Tuesday 13th of August after 4pm.
The Art Society are also hosting an opening night event on the Friday the 9th of August from 6pm, which includes a wine and cheese night with music and a raffle. Entry to the event is $10 per person and includes a presentation at 7pm.
The exhibition is also supported by various sponsors: Abbot Point Operations, Whitsunday Regional Council, Dale Last MP, Queensland Country bank, The Professionals Real estate, Bowen Home Hardware and Rose Bay Resort.
For further information contact Terry Laidlaw 0412758984.

What: Bowen Art Exhibition
When: 9th -13th August 10am-4pm
What: Opening Wine and Cheese Night
When: 9th August 6pm until late
Where: Bowen Community Hall cnr William & Leichhardt Streets, Bowen

Entry to Bowen Art Exhibition

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