Great opportunity and prizes for local artists of all ages

Mitchell Shire Council is giving you the opportunity to see some of the region’s best artists at the hArt23 exhibition.

e exhibition aims to showcase and celebrate the work of youth and adult artists who live, work or are connected to Mitchell.

is year, in addition to the Open Category, there will be two new categories for hArt23, the Climate Solutions Prize and the Youth Artist Prize (aged 12 to 24).

e theme for the Climate Solutions Prize is ‘Nurturing Hope rough Creativity’, which ties in with the work Council is doing with community to create a Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens said, “When moving around Mitchell Shire, it’s obvious we have many creative and talented people that live amongst us.

“You might see this through displays at markets, galleries, public exhibitions and competitions and on walls in local cafes and gathering spaces.

“I’m pleased to see Mitchell Shire Council is expanding the opportunities to showcase this talent and these works and I look forward to seeing what’s on o er,” ended Mayor Stevens.

First prize for Climate Solutions category is $500 along with two highly commended prizes of $300 each. Prizes will be judged on elements that help people understand local climate risks, innovation or inspire hope and meaningful change.

Prize winners will also receive the book: Retrosuburbia by David Holmgren, valued at $85.

In the Youth category, participants are also eligible for one of three art supplies gi vouchers valued at $300.

Works in hArt23 can be two or three dimensional in any medium, including digital, projections, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, small sculptures, photography, textiles and jewellery.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 28 May. Prizes will be announced at the opening night event on Friday 9 June from 6pm to 8pm.

e exhibition runs from Friday 9 June to Sunday 18 June (except Monday 13 June) from 10am to 4pm at the Broadford Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford. For more information and to enter, visit www. mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/hart-of- mitchell or call 5734 6200.

during this time he joined the Reserves.

David has since become a life member of the Hawthorn Brass Band and is currently a member of the Darebin Brass-Preston band, who are currently state champions and one of the top bands in Australia. David.regularly competes at the National Brass Band competition held over the Easter holiday weekend each year. David’s talent doesn’t stop there. He also enjoys composing and arranging music for various bands, however this has taken a back seat with David committing any spare time he has with his wife and their young baby daughter.

(Information shared to e Community Voice from Jeanette Robinson)

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