The Mackay Show Association is proud to introduce the Woollam Art on Show Awards, non-acquisitive art prize and exhibition.

The prestigious Art on Show Awards event was established by the Mackay Show Association in 2006, and now celebrates eighteen years of competition and arts excellence. From humble beginnings in 2006 this event has matured into one of Queensland’s prominent high profile arts events, previously held in conjunction with the annual Mackay Regional Show. Now a major stand alone cultural event, with entries received from renowned and up and coming artists Australia wide.

Previously judged by Directors from our regional gallery Artspace Mackay, and New England Regional Art Museum, curators from the Queensland Art Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales, acclaimed Australian artists, G.W Bot, Joe Furlonger, Ron McBurnie, Rona Green, David Fairbairn, Deanna Hitti and Dr. Anneke Silver. The diverse four-day exhibition is open to the public for viewing and purchasing high quality works. An impressive showcase of our local artistic talent and interstate work during the four days of the event.

Prizes

Five sections of entry:

Art on Show Award: $3,000 . All entries in all sections are eligible for this award. The winner is then precluded from winning a further section.

Local Artist Award : $1,200 To be eligible for the Local Artist Award entrants must be a resident of at least three months duration, within the Mackay, Whitsunday or Isaac Regional Council regions Queensland. Entries in all sections are then eligible for this award.

SECTION ONE Easel Painting Award - Mixed media, acrylic, oil, collage, print, canvas, masonite on non-paper based supports. 1st Prize $1,000. Highly Commended $350. Commended $ 150

SECTION TWO Daly Bay Works on Paper Award - Drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, mixed media, printmaking on paper based supports 1st Prize $1,000. Highly Commended $350. Commended $ 150

SECTION THREE 7 Mackay Local News Miniature Award - Any subject, any medium. The artwork to be no larger than 13cmx18cm (or 234sq cm or 62cm when all dimensions are added together), excluding frames i.e. approximately 5"x7" or 35sq in or 24". Subject must be miniaturized as per ruling of International Miniaturist Societies. 1st Prize $1,000. Highly Commended $350. Commended $ 150

SECTION FOUR North Jacklin Motor Group, Emergent Artist Award - Works by residents turning 17 in 2024 – 25 years are eligible, all 2D medium including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital imagery & collage work. 3D medium are also eligible, and the maximum dimensions of works will not exceed 50cm High x 50cm Wide X 30cm Deep. 1st Prize $500, Highly Commended $250, Commended$ 150. Emergent Artist Arts Practice Award $500 Awarded to the first prize winner of the Emergent Artist section, as a further incentive. The Arts Practice Award is to be utilized for workshop and tuition fees, text books, travel expenses, or equipment required as part of the winners further studies.

SECTION FIVE Artists’ Book Award - Works in all media. Dimensions of works exceeding 40cm High x 52cm Wide x 20cm Deep when fully opened may be discussed prior to entry for final dimensions approval. 1st Prize $1,000. Highly Commended $350. Commended $ 150. Peoples Choice Award - Voted by exhibition patrons, and announced on our website and social media platforms. 1st Prize $ 250 2nd Prize $ 150.

Venue: 500 Pavilion, Mackay Showgrounds, 24 Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740

Contact: For more information artonshow@mackayshow.com.au

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