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Mix art, nature and community and you get the Landcare Art Prize, writes Janice Orchard
By Janice Orchard
A SPECIAL kind of energy will fill the Kernot Community Hall in mid-November, a blend of creativity, hope and a shared love for the land we call home.
Established last year, the Bass Coast Landcare Art Prize brought together artists, families, and environmentalists on Melbourne Cup weekend, continuing a long-standing tradition started by the KernArt Prize six years earlier.
The event hit the ground running in its first year, with almost 250 paintings, sculptures and photographs entered by artists from around the state. A record crowd filled the Kernot Community Hall on opening night to hear the judge Herman Pekel announce his selections.
A SPECIAL kind of energy will fill the Kernot Community Hall in mid-November, a blend of creativity, hope and a shared love for the land we call home.
Established last year, the Bass Coast Landcare Art Prize brought together artists, families, and environmentalists on Melbourne Cup weekend, continuing a long-standing tradition started by the KernArt Prize six years earlier.
The event hit the ground running in its first year, with almost 250 paintings, sculptures and photographs entered by artists from around the state. A record crowd filled the Kernot Community Hall on opening night to hear the judge Herman Pekel announce his selections.
This year, the organisers faced an unexpected hurdle. Kernot Hall was double-booked for Cup Weekend. For a moment, the event hung in the balance. Would months of planning and anticipation be lost? Would the community miss out on this annual celebration?
Cancelling was never an option. We knew how much this means to people. It’s not just about art but also about coming together, sharing stories and making a difference.
Cancelling was never an option. We knew how much this means to people. It’s not just about art but also about coming together, sharing stories and making a difference.
Landcare Art Prize 2024 committee Dave Bateman, Rob Parsons, Peter Nuttman, Peter Mulheren
and Janice Orchard
So the team rallied. Dates were changed, signage was updated, and advertising was reworked. Now, the Landcare Art Prize 2025 is set to shine again from November 14-17.
Artists of all styles, mediums and ages are invited to enter their work, with award-winning artist Marian Quigley as this year’s judge. The prize pool totals $2600.
The event gives artists of all ages and backgrounds a platform to share their creativity. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local talent and enjoy the diverse artistic voices in our region.
It’s also a chance to gather with friends, meet new people, learn something new and enjoy a weekend filled with colour and community spirit.
The event gives artists of all ages and backgrounds a platform to share their creativity. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local talent and enjoy the diverse artistic voices in our region.
It’s also a chance to gather with friends, meet new people, learn something new and enjoy a weekend filled with colour and community spirit.
- Friday, November 14, 7pm - The Champagne Gala Opening Night is a chance to frock up, show up and have a great time. Entry is $20 per person, and free for exhibiting artists. Opening night tickets are available at Trybooking.
- Saturday and Sunday, Nov 15-16, 10am-4pm - The exhibition continues. Entry by gold coin donation. All works are for sale, with commissions supporting the Landcare Public Fund.
And of course it’s a major fund raiser for Landcare projects, with every ticket, donation and artwork sold helping fund the important work of restoring habitats, running educational programs and caring for our local landscape.
To enter your work in the Land care Art Prize, go to Artist Entry or request a form via landcareartprize@gmail.com. Entries are open until 5pm on October 31. For terms and conditions go to Bass Coast Landcare.
To enter your work in the Land care Art Prize, go to Artist Entry or request a form via landcareartprize@gmail.com. Entries are open until 5pm on October 31. For terms and conditions go to Bass Coast Landcare.
Best wishes,\ for a very successful event,
Jan Harper