There has always been an art exhibition held in conjunction with the Aireys Inlet Festival of Words but this is the first time that the art works are to be inspired by the poems of the guest poets to the festival.
Organisers have chosen 7 poems, one from each of the Whitmore Press poets attending the festival, for their diversity of imagery.
The participating artists (who must be members of Surfcoast Arts) can use any part of the poem excerpts, the works (limit of two works per artist) have a prescribed maximum size, be of mixed media, including the 3D works, and will be exhibited in groups around each poem.
Basic criteria for artworks:
- Each work should be inspired by one of the seven poems chosen for the exhibition.
- Works must be mixed media of at least two media, with a maximum size of
65 cm x 85 cm. - Exhibiting artists must be Surf Coast Arts Inc. members ($10 membership fee)
- A limit of two entries per person applies
- Works must be ready to hang, with hooks and wire or any other additional material required to display your work. 3D work must be accompanied by a stand or pedestal.
- Works must be delivered to Eagles Nest Gallery on Wednesday 17 August from 10am to 12 noon.
Works will be judged by an independent expert and three prizes ($300, $200 & $100) will be awarded.
Links
- Aireys Inlet Festival of Words website: www.aireysinlet.com.au/words/
