The Port Pirie Art Prize is open to artists nationwide.  It is conducted by Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery Inc on behalf of Port Pirie Regional Council.

The Port Pirie Art Prize aims to present an exciting exhibition that explores the regional culture, landscape and people’s lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges, and to provide Port Pirie Regional Council with a significant art collection reflecting the theme of the prize.

To be eligible for prizes in all categories, the entry must reflect the theme -
Connection and relevance to the Port Pirie and Southern Flinders Ranges region based on the following criteria

• The artist lives in the region* and/or
• The subject of the work is of geographical, environmental, historical, social or cultural significance to the region

In 2010 prizes will be offered in the following categories:
Open Prize
$2500 (acquisitive) to a work reflecting the theme of connection and relevance to the Port Pirie and Southern Flinders Ranges region
.
Southern Flinders Artist Prize
$1000 (acquisitive) to a work by an artist living in the Southern Flinders Ranges region*
.
Photographic Prize
$500 (acquisitive)
.
Youth Prize
$250 (non acquisitive) to a work by an artist under 25 years of age
.
People’s Choice Prize
$250 (non acquisitive) to a work voted to be the most popular by visitors to the exhibition (announced at the close of the exhibition)
.
Merit Award
$250 (non acquisitive) - two merit awards of $250 each will be offered in 2010

Prize selection criteria
All entries will be judged in regard to overall excellence, originality and reflection of the theme.

The Port Pirie Art Prize 2010 exhibition will be held at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery from Saturday 4 September to Monday 4 October 2010.

*defined by the following Council regions - Port Pirie Regional Council, Northern Areas Council and the District Council of Mount Remarkable

Country Arts SA Information
Country Arts SA Support for the arts handbook - providing information about opportunities for country communities and artists - now available.
Tips for planning an arts project
If you are an artist, community group or organisation with some ideas about undertaking an arts project, there are many grants available to support your project.
You have a much greater chance of success if you consider the following –
1. Allow plenty of time to plan your project – usually an 18 month time frame will allow for planning, preparing your application/s and undertaking the project.
2. Think about other organisations or groups who might like to join you in the project and invite them to come along to a planning discussion. Most funding bodies are keen to support applications from organisations who are partnering with others.
3. Contact your local Country Arts SA arts officer, Kirstie Jamieson – she can assist with project development, finding the right grant for your project and advice regarding grant applications and project budget planning. Kirstie has information about grants from Country Arts SA, Arts SA and Australia Council for the Arts and is available to attend planning meetings and discussions in your town.
Contact Kirstie on 8633 0681 or
kirstie.jamieson@countryarts.org.au

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