Entries are now closed for the 49th Annual Portland Art Show with just over 360 entries received by the committee. Artists will deliver their paintings on the Wednesday 26 February, so the committee can begin the hard work of curating and hanging the show ahead of Opening night.
This year’s Feature Artist is Geraldine Taylor who has been a crowd favourite at the exhibition for many years with her vibrant colourful nature focussed works. Geraldine began her art journey using Gouache, a water based paint, before moving into acrylics, allowing her to develop her style over the years.
Geraldine will be at the event over the weekend and will be happy to engage with visitors to talk about her love of art and her work.
The exhibition is a must attend event for lovers of art with the opening night providing a perfect evening of music, art and community connection as the artists and the public mingle in the iconic Crystal Theatre.
All works in the exhibition are for sale with commission proceeds going back into the community. In recent years the success of the art show has seen funds donated to local schools to fund arts programs for students and donations to other local charities to assist with their ongoing work.
The prize categories will also be awarded on the night, the Ron Bidwell prize and the Mary Hampton prize sponsored by The Foundations. This year the theme for artists was ‘colourful’ and the committee has high expectations of seeing many colourful and vibrant entries. The Simply Drawing Prize, sponsored by Joe and Leslie Penn will also be awarded on the night, with all entries to be drawing only in either pencil, pen or charcoal.
The committee have also created the Sue Banning Packers Prize which will be judged by the committee during hanging in commemoration of our long serving chairperson.
Pictured: Feature Atist Geraldine Taylor
Event Details
Opening Night
Friday 28 February, 2025 | 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Entry fee: $20 per person
Concession: $15 per person (Proof Required)
Includes canapés and drinks
General Exhibition
Saturday 1 March, 2025 | 10am to 5pm
Sunday 2 March 2025 | 10am to 4pm
Entry fee: $10 per person each day
Concession: $5 per person (Proof Required)
Location
Crystal Theatre
Wolgan Street, Portland
Parking available on street and in adjacent parking areas.
For all the details on the 3 day event visit www.portlandartshow.net.au
Note for artists
Please ensure you read the entry form clearly for the delivery of your artworks. All works must be clearly labelled as per your entry form, be ready to hang using a string or wire and must be delivered within times stated on the entry form.