The Hinchinbrook Art Awards Competition is an annual event presented by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council (previously Acquisitive Art Competition).

The competition was first held in 1977 when the State Government asked all local authorities in Queensland to donate a work of art to the new Parliament House in Brisbane.  Hinchinbrook Shire Council decided to hold a competition to acquire a painting for Parliament House and hence the annual art competition was born.

This region is home to many very talented artists and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council is committed to promoting their work. National and international artists are encouraged to submit their works.

The annual Hinchinbrook competition has been upgraded and now offers increased sponsorship and new sections for entry. All entries are automatically eligible for the Open Award prize valued at $1000 and the competition is no longer acquisitive.

Key Information

ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday 18 July

ENTRY FEES: $10 per entry (maximum of 5 entries)

DELIVERY OF WORKS: Monday 30 July

COLLECTION OF WORKS: Monday 3 September

Both at TYTO Regional Art Gallery

73-75 McIlwraith St, Ingham (10am to 5pm)

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 2 August at 6pm. All artists, friends, supporters and members of the public are invited

EXHIBITION DATES: Friday 3 August to Saturday 1 September

For further information please contact:
Wendy Wager - Arts & Cultural Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Phone: 4776 4725, Email: wwager@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au