The Outback Archies Art Prize is a long-standing project delivered by Outback Arts, now in its eleventh year! The Outback Archies grows in anticipation with each year, shining a light on the diverse and talented creatives in the region, exploring the theme ‘Legends and Landscapes’.
Growing on its eleven-year history, Outback Arts have teamed up with several key partners which will once again extend the reach of this project. Entries will be accepted not only from the Outback Arts region of Bourke, Brewarrina, Bogan, Cobar, Coonamble, Warren and Walgett Shires but also, Gilgandra, Narrabri, Moree, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains, Gwydir, Tamworth, Broken Hill, Wentworth Shire, Central Darling Shire and the Western Unincorporated Area – that’s seventeen Local Government Areas in total!
The 2021 Art Prize will also cater for our creative youth in Regional New South Wales with the Young Archies, featured in two categories, Primary School and High School. Youth entries may explore any medium of their choosing.
The usual prizes remain, including the major Outback Archies Prize, People’s Choice, Aboriginal Art Award plus first and second prizes for each category of Ceramics, Sculpture, Two Dimensional and Photography.
Communications and Touring Coordinator for Outback Arts, Maddi Ward says “The Outback Archies is looked forward to by artists and the broader community each year. Great interest has already been shown by artists preparing to enter and those planning a trip to view the exhibition. It has locals at the core but promotes regional artists far and wide.”
The Outback Archies showcases the talented creatives within regional NSW and brings them together to inspire one another as well as providing emerging artists with a platform to boost their profile. Outback Arts strive to support artists by providing opportunities to exhibit and showcase their work locally as well as in metro galleries by securing exhibition opportunities.
Entries for pre-selection open 19th July 2021 and close 20 August 2021 with the exhibition scheduled for 20 September - 29 October 2021.
Visit the Outback Arts website for more information.