The Burdekin Art Society was formed 54 years ago by Cecilia Spottiswood, and a group of artists and members of the public. It has evolved over the years with different meeting places and different sites for artists to paint and enjoy friendships.
The current site is an excellent building at 154 Macmillan Street Ayr, which is covered in murals painted by the members. It is an art gallery with many works of art from the members hanging inside. Members get together every Tuesday from 9.30am – 12.00 to paint, chat and share ideas. We are always encouraging new members to join us regardless of level of ability. Weekend seminars are held at this site at various times of the year, with accredited trainers to enable artists to learn and upgrade their skills in different mediums.
The Annual Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition is held at the beginning of September every year and is very competitive attracting entries from all over the State. Attractive Prize money is awarded in a variety of mediums and categories, including a section dedicated to Burdekin Locals. Sections include Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Pastels, Watercolour and Pencil or Pen drawings. Support in terms of sponsorships come from local businesses from the Burdekin and Townsville enabling us to offer monetary prizes. We are encouraged by our very generous sponsors who have supported us for many years.
The Annual Art Exhibition increases awareness of our Art society and the Burdekin region by encouraging artists from all over Queensland to enter the Exhibition and visit our region. The Local Burdekin community enjoy the chance to see a high standard Art Exhibition with the opportunity of purchasing those artworks. There is no entry fee to the Exhibition.
Joanne Barbagallo as the Exhibition Coordinator with the support of the Burdekin Art Society Committee meet from April, to start preparation for the Exhibition. From there Sponsors are approached, prize money is allocated, and entry forms are sent out and then received. The Art Exhibition receives over 200 entries, including a very well participated children’s section. An external accredited artist is invited to judge and award prizes. This year’s judge is Donna Beningfield from Townsville. The prizes are presented on Opening Night 30th August, which is a catered event. Many of the Art Society members help set up and pull down the exhibition.
The 2025 Annual Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition opens Saturday 30th August at 7pm in the Burdekin Theatre Foyer and runs all week until the culmination on Saturday 6th September which is the Burdekin Water Festival Mardi Gras and Parade night.
Artists are encouraged to enter, with entries closing 13th August. Entry forms and schedule is available by emailing The Burdekin Art Society burdekinartsocietyinc@gmail.com or phoning the Exhibition Coordinator Joanne Barbagallo on 0417676567
Contributed with thanks to Joanne Barbagallo
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