March 18, 2024

Young artists encouraged to unleash their creativity

Inaugural UOW Eurobodalla Art Prize open to all students throughout the region

Young aspiring artists are encouraged to showcase their talent as part of the first University of Wollongong (UOW) Eurobodalla Art Prize.

Open to high school and primary school students throughout the region, which runs from Durras in the north to Tilba Tilba in the south, the UOW Eurobodalla Art Prize is a unique opportunity for emerging artists to unleash their creativity.

There are four categories available, with the winner of each receiving a $250 cash prize:

• Primary School (Open)
• High School (Open)
• Primary School (Indigenous)
• High School (Indigenous)

The winning artworks will also be displayed at Batemans Bay Library, which is right next door to the UOW Eurobodalla campus at Hanging Rock in Batemans Bay, for the rest of the year.

Jaimey Facchin, UOW Eurobodalla Campus Manager, said there was an incredible artistic community in the region and this was a chance for emerging artists to share their work with the community, often for the very first time.

“We recently worked with Batemans Bay High School to commission new artworks by young local Indigenous artists for the UOW Eurobodalla campus, and that process provided the impetus for the Art Prize. We loved working with the students and we realised there are so many amazing artists throughout our schools who just need the chance to shine.  

“We have developed the Art Prize, which we hope will be an annual event, with the aim of giving young people an opportunity to display their talent. Eurobodalla is brimming with artistic inspiration, and this is a chance for budding artists to bring their creativity to life.”

All entrants will be on display in an art exhibition at Batemans Bay Library, which will be open to the community throughout the month of May. The artworks must be 2D and must be on paper, using art supplies such as paint, pencil, pastels, and paper collage. Entries are open from Tuesday 2^nd April to Friday 26^th April.

For more information, visit: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/locations/eurobodalla/community--schools/art-prize-2024/