Young people of Melbourne’s west are encouraged to put their creative skills to the test in the Woods Street Youth Art Prize.
The biennial prize and exhibition showcase artwork by people aged 14 to 25 who live, work, study or have a connection with the western suburbs.
Entries are accepted across all artistic media, including drawings, paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, film, performance art, mixed media and more.
Selected artworks will be exhibited at Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton in November.
Prizes are on offer across a number of categories and will be presented at the opening night event on Friday, November 15 . Prizes on offer this year are:
Hobsons Bay mayor Matt Tyler said the art prize is a great opportunity for young people to showcase their talents and gain experience in exhibiting their work.
“This exhibition has become a much-loved part of our local creative scene. It celebrates the special place Woods Street Arts Space holds in our community, and the creativity and spirit of the young people so evident in the arts,” he said.
Submissions are open until 3pm, Thursday August 29.
Details: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/youthartprize
