
The 2016 Matthew Flinders Art Prize is looming!
It’s that time of year when we call on the talent and creativity of artists across Queensland – and beyond – to show us their best in our annual prestigious Matthew Flinders Art Prize.
This year, the 18th of the competition, is its coming of age year and there are some reorganisation of categories so read the entry form carefully. The categories this year are: • Living Form
- Inanimate Form
- Scapes

- Abstracts
The Matthew Flinders Art Prize is one of the most prestigious art competitions in Queensland. This year we have attracted a number of well-known art critics and curators from all over Queensland as judges. • Prizes include:
- Matthew Finders Art Prize Winner $1000 • Category Winners $200 •
People’s Choice $300 • Winner Overall 3D $300 • Winner Overall 2D
$300
The cost of entry for the competition is $20 for BICAS members and $25 for non-members. Finalised details of entries must be received no later than June 24 and works must be received by July 2.
Opening night and winners presentation will be a gala occasion on Friday July 8, admission to which is $10 ($5 for MFAP entrants) and includes drinks and nibbles. The exhibition of entries runs July 8 – August 6. MFAP is is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your work if you’re an up and coming creative. There will be a Bribie Vibe Arts and Craft Market day at the Arts Centre on Sunday July 31, during the exhibition period, widening its exposure significantly.
The Matthew Flinders Art Prize was named in honour of Bribie’s explorer “founding father”, after whom our beautiful Gallery is named, when it opened coinciding with the competition inauguration in 1999. The gallery is arguably one of the largest gallery spaces in southeast Queensland and the BICAC is also one of the busiest art centres in Australia attracting over 20,000 visitors a year.
Follow the link http://media.wix.com/ugd/
072800_f27507c9636a487aba732fea59f49067.pdf and download the
MFAP entry form to complete and email it to
[email protected]