Sunshine Coast Landscape & Wildlife Photography Award

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Applications close
4 May 2015
Announced
10 October 2015
Prize money
AUD $9,500
Location
QLD, Australia
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In 2015, the Sunshine Coast Council Environment Levy has supported the development of the inaugural national Landscape and Wildlife Photography Prize, for excellence in depictions of the Sunshine Coast natural environment. Through this prize, the Environment Levy is aiming to raise awareness of the beauty and significance of the environment to assist the broader community to take ownership of the natural values which support their lifestyles and livelihoods. Photographs submitted must depict one or more of the following*:

  • Native flora and fauna of the Sunshine Coast
  • Native insects and arachnids of the Sunshine Coast
  • Natural landscapes, including waterways of the Sunshine Coast
  • Connection between people and the natural environment

Up to 40 finalists will be included in the exhiition.

The winning artwork will be acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. All submitted photographs will be made available to Sunshine Coast Council for the purposes of promoting our natural environment.

Prizes:

  • First Prize (acquisitive) - $8,500
  • Highly Commended - $1,500

Contact:  For more information email artprize@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call (07) 5420 8299

Venue: The Arts & Ecology Centre, Maroochy Botanic Gardens, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha, Sunshine Coast, Qld

Summary
Applications close
4 May 2015
Exhibition dates
10 October - 1 November 2015
Finalists notified
29 May 2015
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Photography
Location
The Arts & Ecology Centre, Maroochy Botanic Gardens, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha, Sunshine Coast, Qld
QLD
Australia
Prizes
AUD $9,500
Fees
Entry fee $25 (free for residents residing within the Sunshine Coast local government area)
Last updated
1 April 2015
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available