Entries now open for City's 2015 Art Awards

Accepted submissions will be displayed in the Gallery at the Wanneroo Cultural Centre.

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the awards ensured that talented artists from within the City and beyond gained recognition for their works.

"I am very proud of the many gifted artists who live within the City and the annual Art Awards provide a wonderful opportunity for us to support, encourage and highlight their talents, alongside artists from across the State," Mayor Roberts said.

"With a top prize of $7,500 the awards always attract a high calibre of artists."

This year there are a number of changes to the application process as outlined in the entry information. For example, entries can now be submitted online via the City's website www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/artawards and all entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph of the completed artwork. 

As in past years, all works entered must be original, less than 12 months old from the closing date, and not previously exhibited. Entrants must be 16-years-old and over, and an entry fee of $25 applies to each work with a maximum of one entry per person.

Entries close 4pm Wednesday 25 March and the exhibition will open to the public from Saturday 16 May to Saturday 13 June.

City of Wanneroo Open Award (acquisitive) $7500

Best City of Wanneroo Resident $2000

Highly Commended City of Wanneroo Resident $1000 

People’s Choice $600 

Painting $1400 overall, $500 highly commended 

Sculpture $1400 overall, $500 highly commended

Works on Paper $1400 overall, $500 highly commended

For more information call the Wanneroo Regional Museum on 9405 5920 or email arts@wanneroo.wa.gov.au