INNISFAIL BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION, 10th - 17th October, 2009

[Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch]

Photo by K.Madsen-Pietsch - Date taken 23.08.09 Finally, no more eye-sore scaffolding!

Photo: Shire Hall still undergoing facade repairs and restoration as at 3.09.2008.
Photograph by K.Madsen-Pietsch.

Entry Forms Due 11 September, 2009 (postdated) *Late Entries accepted for an additional fee.
Its been nearly four long and hard years since our last Art Exhibition (thanks to Cyclone Larry's visit March 20, 2006). Finally it is happening, with many thanks to one hard working lady Jaque Duffy, our exhibiton coordinator extraordinaire.

INNISFAIL BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION, 10th - 17th October, 2009
* Entry Forms are due in by 11 September, 2009.
* Over $8000 in sponsorhip prize monies in 19 category areas.

Send a message to me if you would like an entry form (PDF file) and please include a forwarding email address.
Note - This is the first time we have introduced the 'Artists Books' Category.
Thanks.

*UPDATE - Go to my Discussion topic - Entry Form ...and download Entry Form files there

Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch
Ph: 07 40611747
Email: artropica (at) bigpond.com

Vice-President
Innisfail Art Society Inc
PO Box 840
Innisfail QLD 4860

For more details, up-to-date info. about our non-profit organization, you can visit
Innisfail Art Society Inc Group Page
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AWARD LIST 2009 INNISFAIL BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION

1. OPEN
- $2000 sponsored by JK Mining.
Non-acquisitive. Entry automatic to all exhibiting artists.

2. PAINTING
- $500 sponsored by Paronella Park.
Non-acquisitive. Any subject any medium

3. WATERCOLOUR/GOUACHE
- $500 sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.
Non-acquisitive. Watercolour/gouache, any subject.

4. DRAWING
- $500 sponsored by I.C.Taylor Holden Pty Ltd and Halpin Partners.
Non-acquisitive. Medium/s can be charcoal, oil & soft pastels, collage, pen/brush and ink, graphite pencil, chalk, conte crayon, water-soluble pencils etc.

5. MINIATURES
- $200 sponsored by Cairns Craft Centre.
Non-acquisitive. Maximum artwork size 6“x 8“or 15cm x 20cm (unframed dimensions).

6. CERAMICS- $500 sponsored by Mager Constructions.
Non-acquisitive. Suitably fired, hand built or wheel thrown pottery.

7. SCULPTURE
- $500 sponsored by Rothnie’s Pharmacy.
Non-acquisitive. Free standing, any subject.

8. FIBRE ART
- $500 sponsored by Ergon Energy.
Non-acquisitive. Weaving, silk ribbon embroidery etc.

9. PHOTOGRAPHY
- $300 sponsored by Mr Kunobert Schmidt and Cumic Steel.
Non-acquisitive. Any subject.

10. ARTISTS BOOKS
- $200 voucher sponsored by Cairns Craft Centre.
- $100 cash sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar
Non-acquisitive. Hand made. Artist must have copyright on any text.

11. PRINT- $400 sponsored by Mr and Mrs G and H Schmidt.
Non-acquisitive. Hands-on/direct ink-plate contact application required.

12. PATRON’S AWARD
- $500 sponsored by Mr H. W. Layt.
Acquisitive. Portrait of a Cassowary Coast Region identity. Any medium. Size max 80cmx60cm (unframed dimensions)

13. LESLEY MURDOCH MEMORIAL AWARD
- $600 sponsored by Mr Scott Doherty and the Hensler and Strickland Families.
Non-acquisitive. Automatic entry for financial Innisfail Art Society Members.

14. LOCAL ARTIST- $400 sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar.
Non-acquisitive. Artists must live in the CCRC Shire and up to and including Babinda.

15. LOCAL STUDENT
- $100 sponsored by Innisfail Chemex.
Same as local award. Artist must be 18yrs or younger.

16. PEOPLE’S CHOICE
- $250 sponsored by Moore Stephens.
Non-acquisitive. Automatic entry to all artists.

17. JUDGE’S CHOICE
- $250 sponsored by North Coast Machinery.
Non-acquisitive. Automatic entry to all artists.

18. ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS
i. $50 voucher sponsored by The Art Barn
ii. $50 voucher sponsored by The Art Barn
iii. $50 sponsored by Graphically Speaking
iv. $50 sponsored by Innisfail Advocate

19. JUNIOR ENCOURAGEMENT
- $50 voucher sponsored by Artropica Innisfail Studio Gallery
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ENTRIES CLOSE - 5pm, 11th September 2009

DELIVERY - From 12noon to 4pm Friday 9th October 2009. Shire Hall, Innisfail.

OFFICIAL OPENING - 7.30pm Saturday 10th October 2009.
Admission charge: $10.00
A cordial invitation is extended to all artists, friends and supporters.

JUDGE’S CRITIQUE Sunday, 11th October 2009
10am to 12 noon. Free entry.

ART DECO LUNCHEON
12noon. Free entry. A beautiful lunch can be purchased from the Innisfail Art Deco Society.

BERNHARDINE MUELLER’S PRESENTATION OF WORK
2pm. Sunday 11th October 2009.

EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES
From Sunday, 11th October till Saturday 17th October 2009. 10am to 7pm

Pick up/Collection Artwork
Sunday 18th October 2009, from 9am to 12noon.
12noon to 4pm Friday 9th October 2009. Shire Hall, Innisfail.