The 2016 Loddon Healthy Minds Art Competition is on again and this year it is bigger and better.
For the first time there will be a written section for those who are challenged with the enormity of drawing a stick man. Yes, you can write a story around the topic for the year. After all, writing is an art form!
The theme this year is "Mental Health - Look Out For Your Mates!"
As usual there will be two sections, an Open section for those over 18 and a Junior section for those between the ages of 14 to 18.
Eligibility:
- The open section of this competition is open to all Loddon Shire residents aged over 18 years
- The junior section is open to all Loddon Shire residents between the ages of 14 to 18 years of age
- All work is to be completed within the last 12 months and solely by the artist
- Size of artwork is to be 1 metre square maximum and A4 minimum (needs to be transportable)
- Any medium can be used (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture etc.)
Prizes
Best in Show:
To the value of $70
School section best in Show:
To the value of $60 (The Best in Show (if a school entry) is eliminated from this judging round)
Open first:
To the value of $50
Open runner up:
To the value of $20
Individual school first
To the value of $50 (one per school)
Individual school runner up
To the value of $20 (one per school)
All the art work will be exhibited locally in an exhibition organised by the Loddon Healthy Minds Network.
For the Literary Competition, prizes will be as follows:-
For both the Open Section and Junior Section, a $50 book voucher as first prize and a $20 book voucher as second prize.
Literary entries to be in essay form
- 500-1000 words related to the theme
- Mental health focus – with all people de-identified
- preference for typed entries
The literary competition will be judged by Larissa Romensky from the ABC
How To Enter
Entry Forms: Are available from:
- The download links below and also
- Municipal Offices: Wedderburn and Serpentine
- Or contact the Community Wellbeing Officer on (03) 5494 1246.
Artwork Entry: All artwork is to be completed and delivered to the Loddon Shire office at Wedderburn or Serpentine by Monday 8 August 2016.
Notifications: Artists will be notified of judging, prizes, official launch, display venues, and dates following close of registrations.
Enquiries: Community Wellbeing Officer
Telephone: (03) 5494 1246
Email: Larissa Romensky