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Twins Cherry and Minnie Martoo, from Kingaroy, were both commended for their works in the 2021 Children’s Art Competition … their mother Bronwyn is an arts teacher at St Mary’s Catholic College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 10, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wondai Regional Art Gallery was packed to overflowing with children and their proud parents and teachers on Friday night.<\/p>\n

The occasion was the inaugural Children’s Art Competition, an exhibition which the gallery now plans to run every two years to showcase works by the region’s youngest artists.<\/p>\n

The 224 entries filled all three galleries and overflowed into the walkway area between the Gallery and The Studio.<\/p>\n

The competition had four age grades (for children aged 4-6, 7-11, 12-15 and 16-18) and two categories: 2D Art – which ranged from traditional works in pastels, oils, watercolours and pencil through to photography – and 3D Art which covered pottery and sculpture.<\/p>\n

Cash prizes for the top three winning entries in each section were sponsored by Bendigo Bank, and the exhibition was officially opened by Anne Woodrow, Bendigo Bank’s South Burnett senior branch manager.<\/p>\n

Gallery curator Elaine Madill congratulated the young artists and\u00a0thanked the teachers at Murgon State High School, St Mary’s Catholic College, and the Windera, Cloyna and Moffatdale State schools for the enthusiasm they had shown for the competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

She also thanked the gallery’s hanging team who had undertaken the mammoth task of displaying the works, and the catering team who provided supper for the larger-than-usual number of guests.<\/p>\n

Elaine said the competition was about educating the region’s young people about the role the arts play in everyday life.<\/p>\n

She said it was important to introduce\u00a0young people to the arts at an early age so they felt comfortable in a gallery and encourage a future generation of artists.<\/p>\n