Entries are opening for the Surf Coast Shire Community Arts Calendar competition, offering local artists chances to shine.
Works from artists of all ages will be in the running to be among the 13 chosen to feature in the 2025 calendar, and all eligible entries will be included in a special exhibition at the Anglesea Art Space during October.
Entries open on Friday 23 August and close on Sunday 15 September. The competition will again feature the categories of open 2D, open 3D, youth and child.
“We encourage eligible aspiring and established artists from across the shire to enter their works,” Cr Gary Allen said.
“Even if they are not among the 13 chosen for the calendar, being featured as part of the exhibition can provide a substantial thrill and valuable exposure.
“One of the best things about this competition is that it offers accessibility to artists of all ages and across diverse mediums. We love seeing the variety in works submitted, and getting a feeling for the inspirations behind them.
“We are particularly hoping to see more entries in the 3D category this year, which includes sculptures, ceramics and textiles. Works already installed in private or public spaces can be submitted via photograph.”
A panel of judges will select the 12 works which will accompany each calendar month. Winners will be announced at a community event to launch the exhibition at 6pm on 11 October.
The exhibition will run until 26 October and visitors will be able to cast votes in a People’s Choice Award which will determine the work to grace the calendar cover.
Each of the 13 artists to be featured will receive a $300 cash prize, and acknowledgement in the calendar.
Artists must be Surf Coast Shire residents or ratepayers to be eligible for judging and inclusion in the exhibition, and must not have featured in the past two calendars.
Artworks must be no larger than 100cm x 100cm and must be ready to hang. Entries are restricted to one per person.
People can find full entry details via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/calendarcomp
