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Submissions wanted for Arts Central Exhibition ‘23

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Anna Robb

07 March 2023, 4:30 PM

Submissions wanted for Arts Central Exhibition ‘23Arts Central committee: (from left) PK Maracin, Brian Reed, Jan Hawkins, Victoria Dawes, Kaye Moore, Nathan Jolly, Peter Mead, Heather McPherson (absent: Pat MacKenzie, Bernie McKone)

There are just two left weeks for Central’s artists to enter an Easter showcase of the visual arts in Cromwell.


Arts Central chair PK Maracin said the organisers want to encourage all aspects of art and all levels of artistry.


“Nobody should be afraid to enter,” she said.


“Art is in the eye of the beholder, how long you do something doesn't define your talent.”



Students along with established or aspiring artists can still participate in the exhibition.


“We want to attract those with hidden talents, we want to be approachable and open.”


PK works in fibre arts and has been sewing since she was very young


The deadline for Arts Central Exhibition ‘23 (ACE) entries is March 24. $1,000 in prize money will be awarded to works chosen by the judges. 


More information is available from PK on [email protected] .


ACE ‘23 is on at The Gate Conference Centre April 7-10. Entry is by koha (donation) and there will be artworks for sale.


Arts Central is a not-for-profit organisation who promotes, encourages and supports participation in and enjoyment of all art forms. Find more information here.