Ross Visitor Information Centre

Painting the Town
Art Competition

The art competition, 'Painting the Town' will again be conducted this year over the period 30th January 2010 to 27th February 2010.  The competition based here, in Ross, Tasmania and entered works are to reflect an aspect of the village.

A first prize of $1,000 is being donated by Doherty's Man O Ross Hotel.

Conditions are as follows;
a) Intending entrants are to advise their interest by Friday 29th January on 03 6381 5173
b) A public ballot will be conducted on Saturday 30th January 2010 during which entrants will be assigned some aspects of the village on which their work is to be based.
c)By Thursday 25th February 2010 entries are to be:
    i.        Delivered to Doherty's Man O Ross Hotel where they may be put on public display for a period of 1 month.
    ii.      Each legibly marked with the name of the artist, the name of the work and artists contact details.
    iii.    Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
    iv.     Ready for display.
d) On Saturday 27th February 2010 - A competition dinner will be held at Doherty's  Man O Ross, during at which the judges' choice will be announced.
e) During the exhibition period of 27th February to 27th March 2010, the public will be encouraged to vote for the peoples choice award the winner being announced on Saturday 27th March 2010.

Entered works may be in any media.  Although it is expected the majority of enteries will be paintings, entry of works in other forms of visual art are encouraged.

The competition is being managed by the Ross Tourism Hub Group
For further details please contact Geoff or Debra on 03 6381 5173