Postcard competition returns

November 15, 2024 BY Abby Pardew

Local artworks will have the chance to get their pieces on display with the Surf Coast Arts Postcard competition. Photos: SUPPLIED

Local artists are encouraged to get creative as the Surf Coast Arts Postcard competition launches for its third year.

The annual competition aims to showcase the Surf Coast Shire region, with the entries to be displayed to visitors at the Anglesea Arts Space.

Surf Coast Arts Inc president Martine Oderio said artist entries grow each year in the competition and included a record of 100 entrants last year.

“The 2024 Postcard Exhibition is an exciting opportunity for artists to show off their mini masterpieces in a prime location during the busy Christmas and New Years period.”

There will be five winners selected from the competition, who will have their works printed as postcards and receive a $100 prize.

“We are always impressed by the calibre of entries and can’t wait to see creativity that emerges this year.

“Everyone is eligible to enter, from children to budding amateur artists, professionals and retirees.”

Lat year’s competition drew in 100 entrants, a record number, with funds raised from the Torquay Cowrie Market helping support the event.

“Surf Coast Arts Inc has been supporting and developing arts and culture for 29 years and this is one of the biggest event on our calendar,” Ms Oderio said.

Artworks entered into the competition can be made from a range of mediums.

Artists are invited to enter up to four designs, with five winners having their works printed as postcards and receiving a $100 cash prize.

Postcard artworks can be created in any medium including glass, oil, textiles, metal, timer and ceramics.

All artworks must measure 12x17cm.

Entries for the competition will close on December 6 with the exhibition to take place from December 12 until January 5. Artists can also choose to sell their works.

For more information, to enter and the full list of conditions, head to surfcoastarts.com