Calling All Artists!

The Hinchinbrook Art Awards Return

Creativity is set to take centre stage once again as the Hinchinbrook Art Awards return in 2025, welcoming artists from across Australia! The awards offer emerging and established artists a chance to have their work seen and celebrated as part of Hinchinbrook�E��Es rich artistic tradition.

The winners will be announced during a special Awards Night on Friday, 14 November at 6:00pm, where the gallery will come alive with colour, conversation, and celebration of the arts. All submitted works will remain on display to the public until Friday, 19 December 2025, giving the community a chance to enjoy and be inspired by the diverse range of works on show.

Categories
OPEN AWARD ACQUISITIVE - All entries will be judged for the Open Award prize. The winning artwork of this award will be acquired by Council. $3,000.
LOCAL ARTIST AWARD - Automatic entry for local artists (unless already a winner in any other section). Must have residential status within Hinchinbrook Shire. $800.
INDIGENOUS ARTIST AWARD - Outstanding indigenous artist from any section. $400.
YOUTH AWARD �E��E Outstanding work from any section by an artist under 18 years. $400.
PEOPLE�E��ES CHOICE AWARD - Viewers vote. Votes counted after closure of competition. $400.

Sections
PAINTING (2D) - Any subject, any style in any medium - $350
WATER COLOUR - Traditional or contemporary water colour on any support or base - $350
MIXED MEDIA (2D) �E��E A combination of two/plus different media - $350
DIGITAL MEDIA �E��E Any subject, any style - $350
WORKS ON PAPER - Any subject, any medium - $350
PHOTOGRAPHY �E��E Any subject, any style - $350
CERAMICS �E��E Any method of construction - $350
SCULPTURAL FORM �E��E Any subject, any medium - $350

Sunrise 'A New Beginning' by Jeanette Jones, 45th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Open Winner. Image credit: TYTO Regional Art Gallery

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