
TYTO Regional Art Gallery annually celebrates the outstanding talents of artists through several showcases and award presentations where local and travelling artists work is spotlighted for the community to enjoy.
One of the Gallery’s most prestigious awards will celebrate a decade of excellence as the Opening Night of the 10th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards is set for Friday, the 1st of August.
The Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards is a lively, annual showcase that captures the beauty of birds through artistic expression. Open to artists of all skill levels from across the country, the event highlights imaginative works inspired by the diverse birdlife found throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire.
Entries to be part of the 10th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards are open now and will close at 4pm on Monday the 23rd of June and all forms are available for download online at www.gallery.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. A locally treasured niche, all artwork entered must feature birds from TYTO Regional Art Gallery’s approved list which can also be found on the Gallery’s official website.
Artists may enter in the following sections; Painting (2D), Water Colour, Mixed Media, Digital Media, Works on Paper, Photography, Ceramics, and Sculptural Form. Along with awards presented to the best piece in each section, an Open Award, Local Artist Award, People’s Choice Award and Youth Award will also be celebrated at August’s Opening Night where winning artists will also be awarded a share in over $3,000 in prize money.
All artworks entered will be showcased to the public in a General Display Exhibition at TYTO from Saturday the 2nd of August until Saturday the 30th of August from 10am to 4pm daily.
For all additional inquiries, call 07 4776 4725.
