Expressions of interest (EOI) will soon close for local artists who wish to participate in the upcoming Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail.
Artists are invited to submit expressions of interest for pre-selection in PBEAT 2022, for works to be displayed in the Arboretum.
The Art Trail will take place over five weeks, opening on Saturday, June 11 and closing Sunday, July 17.
Approximately 20 ephemeral artworks will be selected for display, responding to the theme Only One Earth – the theme for World Environment Day 2022 on June 5.
EOIs will close at midnight on April 12 and the artworks to be displayed will be selected by a curatorial panel comprising members of the Arboretum Committee, with the successful applicants notified on April 25.
During the first week of installation, the works will be judged by Tim Braham, director of Gosford Regional Gallery, with the winners announced at a prize-giving event with music and dance on Saturday, July 9.
A number of ephemeral art positions in the Arboretum will be reserved for local schools or community groups should they take up the challenge.
Artists selected for PBEAT will be eligible to receive a first prize of $3,000, and a $1,000 runner-up prize.
There will also be a “People’s Choice Award” of $1,000.
The prize money is sponsored by Belle Property.
Community and artist installations are to be inspired by the local environment of Pearl Beach and the Woy Woy Peninsula in order to respond to the theme.
Artists can submit a maximum of two art installations ideas.
PBEAT 2022 aims to create inspiring temporary public art that promotes nature conservation, supports community identity and increases the cultural vibrancy on the Central Coast.
There will be a submission fee of $30 for one artwork idea or $50 for two artwork ideas.
Email pbeat@pearlbeacharboretum.org.au for further information.
Maisy Rae