Castieau Art Award

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Applications close
4 February 2013
Announced
12 February 2013
Prize money
AUD $2,500
Location
Vic, Australia
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Awarded annually to the best artwork linked in any way to crime & justice in the Beechworth region created by any artist resident in Australasia during the 12 months preceding the closing date of 5.00pm Friday 3 February 2012.

John Buckley Castieau (1831-1885) was the Prison Governor at Beechworth from 1856 to 1869. During his tenure, and for some years after, the Beechworth Gaol, famous for its huge granite walls was known as Castieau's castle.

Medium: oil, acrylic, inks, watercolour, collage, mixed media and sculpture. Works must have been completed within 12 months of the Closing Date.

Prizes
  • Winner (non-acquisitive) - $2,000
  • People's Choice - $500
Fees
$25 per entry to a maximum of 3 works. 12.5% buyers commission is charged.

Venue: Beechworth Gaol Unlocked, Corner Ford & Williams Streets Beechworth Victoria 3747

Contact: Darren Sutton 1300 774 766

Summary
Applications close
4 February 2013
Exhibition dates
4th February - 4th March 2013
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Location
Beechworth Gaol Unlocked, Corner Ford & Williams Streets Beechworth Victoria 3747
Vic
Australia
Prizes
AUD $2,500
Fees
Last updated
27 November 2012
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