Mitchell Shire Council is giving you the opportunity to see some of the region's best artists at the hArt23 exhibition.
The exhibition aims to showcase and celebrate the work of youth and adult artists who live, work or are connected to Mitchell.
This year, in addition to the Open Category, there will be two new categories for hArt23, the Climate Solutions Prize and the Youth Artist Prize (aged 12 to 24).
The theme for the Climate Solutions Prize is 'Nurturing Hope Through Creativity', which ties in with the work Council is doing with community to create a Climate Emergency Action Plan.
First prize for Climate Solutions category is $500 along with two highly commended prizes of $300 each.
Prizes will be judged on elements that help people understand local climate risks, innovation or inspire hope and meaningful change.
Prize winners will also receive the book: Retrosuburbia by David Holmgren, valued at $85.
In the Youth category, participants are also eligible for one of three art supplies gift vouchers valued at $300.
Works in hArt23 can be two or three dimensional in any medium, including digital, projections, painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, small sculptures, photography, textiles and jewellery.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 28 May. Prizes will be announced at the opening night event on Friday 9 June from 6pm to 8pm.
The exhibition runs from Friday 9 June to Sunday 18 June (except Monday 13 June) from 10am to 4pm at the Broadford Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford (enter via Council chambers).
