CALL FOR ENTRIES: ROTARY ART SHOW 2024
Feb
5
to Apr 14

CALL FOR ENTRIES: ROTARY ART SHOW 2024

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ENTER YOUR ARTWORK IN THE 2024 MURRAY BRIDGE ROTARY ART SHOW!

This popular annual community-driven event provides an opportunity for emerging, seasoned and hobbyist artists to exhibit and sell their work, as well as be in the running to win a prize in the categories of 2D, 3D and Photography. Mediums often range from oil and acrylic paintings, ceramics, metal and found objects sculptures, mixed media assemblages, photographs and works on paper.

ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 14 APRIL 5PM

CATEGORIES: 3D Prize Category | 2D Prize Category | Andrew Hay Memorial Photography Prize. Up to three entries per category are permitted with a maximum of five entries across all categories.

KEY DATES
Entries Close
online on 14 April, postal must be received by 11 April
Deliver Entries to the Gallery: 16 April, 10am-4pm
Exhibition Duration 27 April - 19 May
Official Opening Sunday 5 May, 2-4pm
Collect unsold works from the Gallery: 20 May, 9.30am-1.30pm

CLICK HERE for more info, criteria + entry form

Image: Sarah Roberts, Beauty in bloom, 2023 MB Rotary Art Show, 1st Place 2D category, Jean Sims Art Prize

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 2023 YOUTH ART PRIZE
Jun
13
to Jun 15

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2023 YOUTH ART PRIZE

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Young people aged 12-25 are invited to enter visual art works.

Total Prize Pool valued at over $4,500!

Celebrating diverse artistic talents between the ages of 12 and 25, our annual Youth Art Prize aims to empower young people to pursue their creative aspirations.

The Youth Art Prize is a platform for young people to express their views about collective and personal experiences. Since its humble beginnings co-initiated by The Station well over a decade ago, it now offers a total prize pool valued at over $4,500, including cash and vouchers that will support the recipients ongoing engagement with the arts.

FREE TO ENTER

ENTRIES CLOSE THURS 15 JUNE 5PM

AGE CATEGORIES 12-14yrs | 15-17yrs | 18-20yrs | 21-25yrs

PRIZES
Overall Winner $1,000 PLUS in EACH of the 4 age categories + People’s Choice: Winners $400 ; 2nd Places $100 art materials voucher from Art to Art + $100 art books voucher from Wakefield Press; 3rd Places $100 art materials voucher from Art to Art. Best Compassion Depiction of an Animal $150 from Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch.

KEY DATES
Deliver entries to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 13-15 June, 10am–5pm
Exhibition duration: 24 Jun – 20 Aug 2023
Prizes + Closing Celebration Event: Sunday 20 Aug, 2–4pm Artwork collection from Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: Monday 21 August (or 4pm at the end of the Closing Event)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO + ENTRY FORMS

PRIZE JUDGE TBC

Karen Eckermann and Ruby Eckermann, Co-founders and Patrons of Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch will judge the prize for the Best Compassionate Depiction of an Animal.

Gallery Visitors will vote for their favourite artworks for the People’s Choice awards.

For more information contact Murray Bridge Regional Gallery 8539 1421 / gallery@murraybridge.sa.gov.au

Proudly supported by the Rotary Clubs of Murray Bridge and Mobilong since 2012.

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Apr
29
to Jun 18

Where's Your Wonderland? Photography Competition

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Where’s your wonderland?

Capture who you really are; your everyday and your community and be inspired by Naomi Hobson's Adolescent Wonderland exhibition for your chance to win.

Upload your photo and be exhibited online on AGSA’s Where's Your Wonderland Photography Exhibition. Winners will be selected by artist Naomi Hobson and announced at the close of the exhibition.

Enter the competition here.

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Mar
9
5:30 PM17:30

INFO NIGHT - ROTARY ART SHOW

Join us for a chat about artwork entry criteria, tips and tricks for how to prepare your artwork for display, and curatorial insights into exhibition design.

Are you interested in entering your artwork into the 2023 Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show? Have you always considered it but not sure where to start, or are you a regular entrant who wants to improve your exhibiting skills? Do you have questions about something you’re working on for the exhibition?

Gallery staff and Rotary Art Show committee members will endeavour to answer all your questions.

Bring along your artwork (or a photo of your artwork) for advice on how to ensure it is ready to be installed and look its best.

BOOKINGS: CLICK HERE to register for a FREE ticket

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: ROTARY ART SHOW 2023
Feb
4
to Mar 22

CALL FOR ENTRIES: ROTARY ART SHOW 2023

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ENTER YOUR ARTWORK IN THE 2023 MURRAY BRIDGE ROTARY ART SHOW!

This popular annual community-driven event provides an opportunity for emerging, seasoned and hobbyist artists to exhibit and sell their work, as well as be in the running to win a prize in the categories of 2D, 3D and Photography. Mediums often range from oil and acrylic paintings, ceramics, metal and found objects sculptures, mixed media assemblages, photographs and works on paper.

The 2023 Rotary Art Show Judge will be DEBBIE PRYOR, an artist, curator, writer and producer based on Kaurna land in Adelaide. Debbie was recently the Artistic Programs Manager at Guildhouse and is soon to take up the position of CEO at The Australian Ceramics Association.

Debbie has led galleries and programs at some of Australia’s leading visual arts, craft and design institutions, including Guildhouse and JamFactory in Adelaide, Australian Design Centre, Powerhouse Museum and Firstdraft in Sydney, and Craft Victoria in Melbourne. Her advocacy for Australian artists and makers is evident through her curatorial and programming practice, which creates innovative and accessible outcomes for artists and audiences.


ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 22 March 5PM


CATEGORIES:
3D Prize Category | 2D Prize Category | Andrew Hay Memorial Photography Prize

PRIZES
In EACH of the 3 categories (3D, 2D and Photography): 1st Place $1000, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $100.
Best Compassionate Depiction of an Animal: $200
People’s Choice: $100

KEY DATES
Entries Close
on 22 March
Deliver Entries to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 23 March, 10am-4pm
Exhibition Duration 1-23 April
Official Opening Sunday 2 April, 2-4pm
Collect unsold works at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 24 April, 10am-4pm

CLICK HERE for entry form

Above image credit: Daniel Cazzolato, Seagull frenzy, photograph. 2022 Rotary Art Show, First Prize, Andrew Hay Memorial Photography Prize

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Feb
3
to Feb 20

CALL FOR WORKSHOP FACILITATORS: 2023 ART FEST

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN!

We’re looking for experienced facilitators to run diverse creative workshops for all ages at our 2023 ART FEST, when the Murray Bridge arts precinct will be a hive of activity, buzzing with diverse workshops for all ages, as well as all-day local live music and food vans.

A Workshop Fee will be negotiated to operate for the four (4) hours of the event. Workshops can be offered on a drop-in basis or, if appropriate, participant sessions can be scheduled either on the day or booked ahead of time. Each workshop will be provided with a 3 x 6m marquee, 2 trestle tables and up to 12 chairs.

CLICK HERE FOR AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM, or contact Arts Officer Michelle Dohnt: m.dohnt@murraybridge.sa.gov.au

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Place of Courage Community Information Session
Nov
29
4:00 PM16:00

Place of Courage Community Information Session

The Murray Bridge Collaboration on Violence against Women and Children, Spirit of Woman organisation and the Rural City of Murray Bridge are working together to create a local ‘Place of Courage’ for the Murray Bridge region. A permanent public artwork to commemorate the victims and survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV).

Service providers, schools and community groups are invited to get involved in the project. An information session detailling how to get involved will be held at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery  at 4pm on Tuesday the 29th November 2022. To learn more and register your attendance

 https://place_of_courage.eventbrite.com

DFV is a whole of community issue and we need your help to keep the conversation going.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 2022 YOUTH ART PRIZE
Sep
19
to Sep 23

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2022 YOUTH ART PRIZE

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Young people aged 12-25 are invited to enter visual art works.

Total Prize Pool valued at over $4,000!

Our annual Youth Art Prize celebrates the diverse artistic talents of young people. It offers a platform to creatively express their views and aims to empower young people to pursue their aspirations.

FREE TO ENTER

ENTRIES CLOSE FRI 23 SEP 5PM

AGE CATEGORIES 12-14yrs | 15-17yrs | 18-20yrs | 21-25yrs

PRIZES
Overall Winner $1,000 PLUS in EACH of the 4 age categories + People’s Choice: Winners $400 ; 2nd Places $100 art materials voucher from Art to Art + $100 art books voucher from Wakefield Press; 3rd Places $100 art materials voucher from Art to Art. Best Compassion Depiction of an Animal $150 from Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch.

KEY DATES
Deliver entries to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 19–23 Sep, 10am–5pm
Exhibition duration: 1 Oct – 13 Nov 2022
Prizes + Closing Celebration Event: Sunday 13 Nov, 2–4pm Artwork collection from Murray Bridge Regional Gallery: 14–17 Nov, 10am–5pm

CLICK HERE for info + entry form

For more information contact Arts Officer Michelle Dohnt 8539 1421 / m.dohnt@murraybridge.sa.gov.au

Proudly supported by the Rotary Clubs of Murray Bridge and Mobilong since 2012.

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CALL FOR STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS
Aug
22
to Sep 19

CALL FOR STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS

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SIXTH STREET MAKERS MARKET 2022

Our annual family-friendly market supports creativity and nurtures connection in our community. It’s an opportunity to promote and sell your handmade or bespoke wares, as well as a testing ground for emerging makers and new product ranges.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Click HERE for a Stallholder Application Form

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