Newsletter – July 2023

Entries to Arts Connect Inc’s annual competition are now OPEN! 
ARTIST CALL OUT: SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE 

Are you ready to be part of something truly inspiring and captivating? Sculpture on the Edge is no ordinary competition; it is evolving into an art festival that promises to create a deeply immersive art experience for all attendees. The event will run for 18 days from Thursday 23 November to Sunday 10 December 2023, at the beautiful Flaxton Gardens, a stunning wedding and event venue on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. This year we are running a comprehensive program of artist talks, workshops and special events. For enquiries or expressions of interest, write to sote@artsconnectinc.com.au

ENTRIES are now OPEN for the 2023 competition:

A total of 22K in prizes.
Open to indoor and outdoor sculptures in all 3d media
Applications online: www.sculptureontheedge.com.au
Closing date for entries: 31 August 2023

PRIZES – non acquisitive

Overall winner $10,000 sponsored by Flaxton Gardens
@flaxtongardens

Overall highly Commended Prize $5000 sponsored by the De Deyne Family

Local Artist Prize $2000 sponsored by Illume Creations
@illumecreations

Reclaimed and recycled art $2000 The Opal Cutter
@theopalcutter

Artist’s Choice Peer Award $1000 Tina Cooper Glass Gallery
@tina.cooper.glass

Emerging Artist Prize $1000 sponsored by Montville Art Gallery and Bodo Muche Studio
@montvilleartgallery  @bodomuchstudio

People’s Choice Award $1000 Montville Chamber of Commerce & Hammond Optometry
@montvillechamber @hammondoptometry

Voter’s Prize for People’s Choice accommodation package sponsored by Lovestone Cottages
@lovestonecottagesmontville

ENTRY FEE 
$45 per entry for Arts Connect Inc Members
$55 per entry for non-members
Maximum three entries

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our newest artists who have joined us as new members of Arts Connect Inc. We look forward to connecting, creating and sharing with you.  Welcome to all new members and those renewing their membership.
Our goal is to support and promote artists living and working in the region, connecting our members with opportunities to develop and showcase their work.