Countdown for entries in Waste to Art Competition

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Waste to Art Competition
Fraser Coast residents have just one month left to submit entry forms for the 2020 Waste to Art competition.

Councillor David Lewis said Council’s annual competition encouraged entrants to unleash their creativity by repurposing waste items into works of art.

“The Waste to Art competition aims to challenge the way we look at waste and celebrates reusing and repurposing waste through works of art,” Cr Lewis said.

“This exciting competition and exhibition gives aspiring and professional artists the chance to explore and share their waste reduction messages while showcasing their artistic ability.”

“Art works can be created from repurposed items that have been sourced from Council’s reuse markets, op shops, second hand shops or what the artists have collected from their own homes.”

Cr Lewis, who was one of the judges for last year’s competition, said some magnificent pieces of art had been created in previous years and he was looking forward to seeing this year’s entries.

“This is the third year Council has run this competition and more than 100 pieces of art were created and exhibited last year,” he said.

“Some of the entries have included a garden wall art piece made from a ceiling fan, wall art made from driftwood and soy sauce bottles, and a stereo system made from a worn-out bedroom dresser.”

“Reusing or repurposing unwanted items means they don’t end up in landfill.”

The 2020 Waste to Art competition includes four competition categories – under 8s, 8 – 11 years, 12 – 17 years, and 18 years and over - with prizes ranging from $50 to $750 out of a total prize pool of $2800.

Entries close on Sunday 18 October 2020. Winners will be announced on Friday 6 November at the opening of the exhibition at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough, which will run until 28 November.* 

Members of the public can also vote for their favourite artwork during the exhibition.

More details including terms and conditions and application forms are available at www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wastetoart

 *Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are limited to 50 people at the winners announcement so it will only be open to artists' and family/friends.