MATERIAL GIRL exhibition 2011 “Women behind the Wheel”

Tasmanian Regional Arts is pleased to announce the theme for the popular annual art award and exhibition Material Girl 2011; the theme for next year will be “Women behind the Wheel”
Last year’s competition attracted a strong field of entries with the major prizes awarded to Frances Joyce of Edith Creek and Suze van der Beek of Nubeena. The exhibition was initiated to celebrate International Women’s Day; in 2011 this iconic celebration will mark 100 years and Material Girl will feature as one of the many events in March 2011 to honour it.
Prize money of $3,500 will be on offer sponsored by Rio Tinto Alcan, Zonta International and the Premier’s Department.
Material Girl helps build the profile of women artists in Tasmania and focuses attention on the issues which influence their work. As a regular fixture on the arts calendar it is eagerly awaited as an instigator of new work.
The diversity of works this award attracts has always been one of its strengths. Although it began as a showcase for textile based works, artworks in any medium are accepted within the dimensions set for exhibition.
In a nutshell, “Whatever drives you to create….just do it !”
The opening exhibition will be held at the Coastal Art Gallery in Burnie, a beautiful light filled venue which presents a regular program of workshops and art classes run by Burnie Coastal Art Group. Selected works will then tour the state for the rest of the year through the Tas Regional Arts touring program hosted by regional communities.

Entries close on Monday 21st February 2011with a participation fee of $15 per entry. Further information can be found on the Tasmanian Regional Arts website: www.tasregionalarts.org.au or by contacting the TRA office on 6426 2344.
Tasmanian Regional Arts