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ABOUT THE MEROOGAL WOMEN'S ARTS PRIZE
Each year women of the South Coast, Emerald Coast and Southern Highlands enter a diverse and unique array of artworks inspired by Meroogal, the four generations of women who lived there, its rich collection and a changing theme.
The Meroogal Women’s Arts Prize is a regional, non-acquisitive competition and exhibition across the fields of visual arts, crafts and design. It is open to a work using any media made by a woman 18 years or over whose principal residence is in the local government areas of Shoalhaven, Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Wingecarribee or Wollondilly.
Diverse and original uses of media are a signature of this annual exhibition, which encourages the practise of traditional women's arts and crafts in a contemporary context.The theme of the prize, which varies each year, establishes a direct connection to Meroogal and the women who lived there as well as acting as a springboard for artistic imagination.
2009 THEME
Books & the world of ideas
This year’s theme encourages entrants to explore the titles in the Meroogal library and contemplate the role of books & the world of ideas to which they give access.
Through books we can discover unknown worlds, be exposed to extraordinary ideas and read of acts without the boundaries of time and age. Books at Meroogal cover a diverse range of subjects including history, religion, feminism, science, astronomy, botany and gardening and include travel guides, novels, short stories and children’s books.
Closing date for submission of entries is Monday 20 July 2009.
Announcement of winners and opening of exhibition at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre is Saturday 29 August 2009.
Click here for the Meroogal Women's Arts Prize 2009 entry form
PRIZES*
First prize $2000
Second prize $1000
Third prize $500
The Bundanon Trust Regional Artist in Residence Scholarship (Two weeks in residency)
HHT Members prize**
*At least one of the first three prize categories will be awarded to a work in the crafts and design fields.
** Awarded to the art work that is considered to best represent an occupational perspective
View the 2008 winners and finalists
Watch the opening of the 2008 Meroogal Women's Arts Prize
