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THE INAUGURAL CENTRAL OTAGO ART AWARDS 

The Central Otago District Arts Trust (CODAT) is accepting submissions for the inaugural Central Otago Art Awards. This is a national juried exhibition in September October this year. Artists are invited to submit their best art work to the esteemed selection panel for the highest level of exposure and recognition. The Central Otago Art Awards seek and celebrate the finest artisans this country has to offer. Open to all NZ residents over the age of 18 years. Eligible entries include all mediums, excluding video and installations. All work must be the original work of the applicant, suitable for gallery installation and available for sale. 

Entries close 5pm Tuesday 8 August 2011.

The two top awards will be determined by eminent art adjudicators Elizabeth Caldwell and Jim Geddes. The Viewers Choice Award will be decided by public vote via the Central Otago Arts website, and by text vote during the art exhibition. The winner will be announced on our website and publicised in regional newspapers.

The major prize winners will be announced at the VIP awards evening and exhibition opening on Thursday 8 September in the Russell Henderson Art Gallery, Alexandra.  The opening will feature guest speakers, Central Otago wine and finger food, live music, poetry readings by renowned local poet, Brian Turner and exciting giveaways.

Tickets to the VIP Art Awards Evening are $30.00 single and will be available now from Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery, call Shani on 03 448 6230 and at Hullabaloo in Old Cromwell or phone on Maxine 022 46 26 328.

Check the Art Awards page now to find out more!

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery