Entries Now Open for ‘Eyrescapes’ 2015 in Ceduna

 Opportunity for Eyre Peninsula artists

Artists across the Eyre Peninsula are encouraged to start putting the final touches to land and sea scapes for entry into WestArts ‘Eyrescapes’ Art Prize in October 2015.

Entries close on Friday 18 September.  The Art Prize exhibition will be held from Thursday 1 October to Friday 17 October 2015, kicking off Ceduna’s Oysterfest – Celebrating 25 years of West Coast Culture.

In 2015 WestArt, Ceduna’s community arts group are thrilled to again be an integral part of Oysterfest, a genuine grass roots festival celebrating the Far West’s bountiful Seafood Industry on the Labour Day long weekend.

‘Eyrescapes’ Art Prize, 2015 has again drawn record sponsorship from the Council and local businesses with a host of prize categories up for grabs!

Prizes include:

• $1,000, First Prize in the Open category sponsored by the District Council of Ceduna
• $700, Runner Up in the Open category sponsored by the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
• $300, First Prize 21 years & under (as at June 30, 2015) sponsored by the Ceduna Furniture
• $200, Second Prize 21 years & under (as at June 30, 2015) sponsored by the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel
• $150, Third Prize 21 years & under (as at June 30, 2015) sponsored by MDK Taxation and Accounting
• $200, Peoples Choice Award sponsored by Ceduna Sportspower
• $250, (Voucher) First Prize in Photography sponsored by Ken McCarthy Chemplus
• $100, Second Prize in Photography sponsored by the Far West Camera Club
• $100, First Prize in Photography, 21 years & under (as at June 30, 2015) sponsored by Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel

Chris Gascoyne, President, WestArt says, “Since 2006, The Eyrescapes Art Prize has been a popular theme for WestArt exhibitions attracting strong entries. Once again we have secured amazing sponsorships from the business community.  Our Committee recognises this generous support which underpins our promotion of the arts in the Ceduna region.  Country Arts SA’s, Arts and Cultural Development Officer in partnership with the Ceduna Council also give great support for our activities and events.  Along with our valuable volunteers it makes it possible to have a vibrant exhibition of quality artworks showcasing artists from across the Eyre Peninsula and, providing them with a chance to sell their works.”

In the lead up to ‘Eyrescapes’ WestArt will collaborate with ArtsUp in Streaky Bay and Country Arts SA to facilitate an innovative community visual arts opportunity with highly regarded artist Annalise Rees.

The Artist in Residency ‘KickstArt’ project funded by the South Australian government through Country Arts SA will be delivered in Ceduna and Streaky Bay from 25 June to 5 July 2015.  Connections to place run deep on the Eyre Peninsula.  Artists in Western Eyre and encouraged to describe and articulate their attachment to the places we inhabit.  In exploring different approaches to art making around the landscape and seascape theme artists will be inspired to create new works.

Important arts dates to remember for ‘Eyrescapes’ Art Prize, 2015 are:

• ‘KickstArt’ workshops, 25 June to 5 July 2015
• Close of entries, Friday 18 September 2015
• Delivery of artworks, Friday 18 September 2015
• Official Opening, Thursday 1 October at 7:00pm
• Ceduna Memorial Hall Foyer Gallery, 33 Poynton Street, (Eastern entrance to the hall), RSVP is not essential
• Prize-winners announced at 7:30pm
• Exhibition dates, Friday October 2 to Saturday 17 October 2015
• Collection of artworks, Saturday 17 October from the Gallery between 10-11am

For an entry form CLICK HERE

For enquiries contact:

Chris Gascoyne on 8625 2991
Charmane Fricker on 8625 3077

For information on ‘KicksArt’ and Visual Arts Opportunities contact:

Jayne Holland
Arts and Cultural Development Officer
Country Arts SA/District Councils of Cedunaand Streaky Bay
p: 8626 1049
m: 0427 601 156
e: [email protected]
w: www.countryarts.org.au

For more information on Oysterfest CLICK HERE