Country Arts SA recognises that we are living and creating on First Nations Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.
photo credit: images courtesy of West Coast Sentinel
WestArts EyreHeads Portrait Prize 2013
Artists across the Eyre Peninsula are encouraged to start putting the final touches to portraits inspired by local characters or people they love and admire for entry in WestArts biannual EyreHeads Portrait Prize, 2013.
Entries close Monday 16 September and the exhibition will be held from Thursday 3 October to Friday 18 October 2013, kicking off the long October weekend Oysterfest celebrations in Ceduna.
EyreHeads Portrait Prize, 2013 has drawn record sponsorship from the Council, patrons and local businesses and WestArt is thrilled to announce a wider range of prizes this year, than ever offered before.
Prizes include:
Chris Gascoyne, Treasurer, WestArt says, “Since 2004, The EyreHeads Portrait Prize and WestArts other annual exhibitions have attracted strong sponsorships from the business community. Our Committee recognizes the generous support from the community which underpins our promotion of the arts in the Ceduna region. Jayne Holland, Country Arts SA’s, Arts Officer works in partnership with the Ceduna Council to provide invaluable advice and support for all of our activities and events. It’s deeply appreciated.”
Entry forms are available from:
Ceduna Pharmacy, Poynton Street; WestArt Foyer Gallery, 33 Poynton Street
or
Jayne Holland
Arts Officer, Western Eyre, Country Arts SA in partnership with the District Councils of Ceduna and Streaky Bay, p: 8626 1049, m: 0427 601 156; e: [email protected]
Important dates to remember are:
For media enquiries contact Carol Suter on 8625 3838.
For all other enquiries contact Chris Gascoyne on 8625 2991 or Charmane Fricker on 8625 3077.
For more information on Country Arts SA support and funding or to contact your nearest Cultural Development Officer click here
WestArt was formed in February 2004 with the aim of promoting local artists and the arts in Ceduna. WestArt and volunteers manage the Ceduna Memorial Hall Foyer Gallery. WestArt works in collaboration with stakeholders such as the District Council of Ceduna, Country Arts SA, the Far West Camera Club and the Tjutjuna (Ceduna) Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre to support local artists and exhibitions.
Country Arts SA recognises that we are living and creating on First Nations Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.