July 6, 2016
South Burnett artists have been invited enter the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) for a chance to win a share of $15,000 in prize monies.
The QRAA, which began in 2009, is run by the Flying Arts Alliance.
The Awards are an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland.
Apart from prize monies, the QRAA also offer the opportunity for entrants to have their work to tour the state in 2017.
“The class and variety of entries over the past seven years is impressive, and a fine testament to the high quality of artwork produced in our state,” Flying Arts CEO Kerryanne Farrer said
“Importantly. it is a dynamic visual archive of ideas, stories and experience that reflect the character and culture of Queensland.”
The theme of this year’s QRAA is “Colours of Queensland”.
Artists are asked to consider what brings colour, vibrancy and life to their local community or region, drawing on personal experiences and observations.
The idea of colour is not limited to a figurative interpretation; artists who work with limited or monochromatic palettes are encouraged to address the theme conceptually.
Awards on offer this year include a variety of acquisitive and non-acquisitive awards, with cash prizes and residencies totalling over $15,000.
All entries are eligible for the $10,000 Flying Arts “Art for Life” Award, and will be displayed in the Flying Arts online gallery prior to judging.
Entries may also be selected for the 2017 Brisbane and regional Queensland touring exhibition.
Commercial gallery operator and art dealer Andrew Baker is the head judge and curator for QRAA 2016.
Entries close at 5:00pm on Monday, July 18.
Entry information is available on the Flying Arts website or by contacting the Projects Coordinator on (07) 3216-1322.
