Festival of Turtles
May Gibbs Inspired Art Exhibition

Calling all talented artists…

Get involved in this magical exhibition honouring a beloved Australian artist. 

We are calling all talented artists to create artworks inspired by the enchanting world of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, written and illustrated by May Gibbs in 1918. 

Your masterpiece will be displayed in the TACC Exhibition Room, forming the entrance to the Theatre for the production of “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert” being performed by talented performers, singers, dancers and musicians from Cootamundra, Young and Temora.

(Music and Words by Peter Combe – Based on the Book “The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie” by May Gibbs. Illustration by May Gibbs. Rights By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com and copyright owners The Northcott Society and the Celebral Palsy Alliance.)

Showcase your creativity and skills for a chance to win prize money!

First Place: $200
Viewers Choice: $100
Runner-Up: $50
Plus Encouragement Awards.

The Exhibition will open on Saturday 18th of May 2024 to coincide with the opening night of the production and will close on Sunday 26th of May, the day of the final performance. It will also be open during the week when the TACC Office is open (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 1pm and 4pm).

FREE ENTRY - There is no fee to be part of this Exhibition.

Conditions of Entry

• Artworks need to be May Gibbs influenced to depict Australian flora and fauna - find your unique subject and medium. 3D works are also accepted as long as they can be hung.

• The entry form is to be completed with your name, contact details, the name of the work, a blurb about your artwork. This will help us create an Exhibition Flyer.

• The artist's name and artwork title are to be included on the back of the work. 

• The maximum size of your artwork is A2.

• Entries will be recorded and numbered as they arrive.

• All artworks must be mounted, not necessarily framed, but self-supporting and hangable - including any sculptures.

Artwork are to be delivered to TACC on Tuesday 14th of May 2024, between 12pm and 3pm.

Artworks to be collected from TACC on Tuesday 26th of May 2024 between 12pm and 3pm.

Please contact annabel@theartscentrecootamundra.org.au if you require further information.

Image above by Annabel Marley