LOCALS will be the stars of the show at the 2016 Local Artist Exhibition held by the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery from 18 February to 3 April this year.
Gallery director Nicola Holly is calling for artworks from local artists from Warwick to Tenterfield and everywhere in between.
She said that Stanthorpe Art Gallery is keen to support local talent.
“The purpose of this exhibition is to promote local artists to a whole new audience,” she said.
Ms Holly said that between 3000 and 4000 people are expected through the doors of the gallery during the Apple and Grape Festival weekend alone and this will be of great benefit to local artists.
“We want to highlight the best artwork of our region,” she said.
“It doesn’t matter if you feel like your work isn’t good enough or you’ve never exhibited before, what’s important is that you take the chance and submit an artwork.
“Use 2016 as the year to take your art practices seriously and use the art gallery as a vessel for success!”
Cost of entry is $5 per work with a maximum of three entries per artist.
For those that don’t have the confidence or the body of work for an exhibition of their own, this exhibition is perfect as only one to three pieces are needed.
Mediums include painting, photography, sculpture, textile and ceramic.
Ms Holly said that anyone with questions or queries about the event could contact her on gallerydirector@srag.org.au or phone (07) 4681 1874.
“I’m here to help artists and their professional careers and, hopefully, we can have a very successful exhibition for the visitors and community.”
Entries close on 14 February and the cost of exhibiting a work is $5.
Entry forms are available at www.srag.org.au or from the front desk of the gallery.
All artworks must be for sale.
