The Koorie Heritage Trust will host its eighth annual Koorie Art Show this summer, with a digital twist. As with many events this year, the opening night and awards ceremony will be held online, with 125 artists angling for a bite of the non-acquisitive, $32,000 prize pool.
The annual Koorie Art Show is the only exhibition in the state dedicated to showcasing works solely from Koorie and Victorian-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. After a statewide callout, the show has attracted artists early in their careers right up to established practitioners, with both traditional and contemporary styles represented.
The public will also be able to purchase all works – and after a tough year, it’s never been more important to support local artists. Koorie Heritage Trust CEO, Tom Mosby, said: “During a very difficult year that has disrupted so many people’s lives, it is so wonderful that our community has come together to support The Koorie Art Show. One hundred and twenty-five artists have entered and I’m delighted we will be able to celebrate their artistic practice. The awards continue to grow in importance giving finalists a national springboard for their work.”
The eighth Koorie Art Show opens online Saturday, December 5 and runs until February 21.
