Entries are now open for the 2025 RAW Arts Awards aimed at young people living, studying, or working primarily in Greater Bendigo who are aged 25 and under.
The awards are offered across four categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Performing Arts and Short Film, with prizes of $1,500 for winners and $500 for highly commended.
Works submitted for the awards will also be featured in an exhibition and showcase.
Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the RAW Arts Awards first started 28 years ago.
"The awards illustrate the City of Greater Bendigo's commitment to fostering the talents and artistic pursuits of young people in the region," Cr Metcalf said.
"RAW is a great platform to encourage and support artmaking so that talented young artists, writers, performers, and film makers can explore and grow their creativity.
"Many past winners are now practising professionals in the creative arts industries."
Last year's RAW Awards attracted 88 entries from artists aged from 7 to 25. Over 200 people attended the presentation and showcase at The Capital, and 270 people visited the RAW Arts exhibition at Dudley House.
Entries for the RAW Arts Awards close on Monday May 5, 2024. The awards will be announced and presented on Thursday June 5 at The Capital.
