Artworks installed for Queenscliff Arts Prize

ALL 230 artworks involved in one of Australia’s largest outdoor art shows are on display at Queenscliff Pier.

Queenscliff Art Prize curator Chris MacLeod said solar lights illuminate the artworks at Queenscliff Pier, allowing viewers to enjoy the exhibition during summer evenings.

This year, the Queenscliff Art Prize features artworks by hundreds of artists from across Australia and supports artists with intellectual disabilities through working with QArt Gallery and the Endeavour Foundation.

The exhibition also showcases a school’s competition, with students from Sacred Heart College Geelong, Christian College Geelong, Lorne P-12 College and Apollo Bay P-12 College taking part.

Event curator Chris MacLeod said he was proud of this year’s exhibition.

“We are very proud of the Queenscliff pier exhibition, and we have now put plans in place to further secure more lighting as we feel it creates a truly magical atmosphere for all to enjoy,” MacLeod said.

“We were disappointed to be advised by the local Queenscliff Parks team that around 10 of the solar lights fitted to the new artworks on the Queenscliff Pier had been stolen.

“Hopefully there will be no further damage or theft to this truly unique outdoor gallery.

“The much-loved Queenscliff Pier will no doubt attract a great many visitors over the summer, to see all of the exciting new art and photography entries.

“It’s truly very exciting and for entries to be up from 120 last year to 230 in 2022-23 is great.”

Mr MacLeod said entries for the prize had been second to none and he thanked all participants for their beautiful works.

The exhibition is on display until April 30, 2023, at the Queenscliff Pier on Weeroona Parade,Queenscliff, Victoria.

More information is available at www.queenscliffartprize.com.au/