Now in its third year, the prize aims to foster a sense of identity, pride and place in Cabonne, whilst encouraging and showcasing the high calibre of creative talent in the region.

The winning artwork will be acquired by Cabonne Council and will join Michael Carroll's 2020 painting 'Gordon's Garden', and Amanda Holman's 2021 painting 'Storms Gathering Over Mount Canobolas', which are now in the Cabonne Council Art and Heritage Collection.

Ms Holman's winning artwork is currently hung at the Cabonne Council office in Molong, where it will continue to be housed until a permanent display is established at the new Cabonne Community Centre, which is currently undergoing construction.

The Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize Working Party Chair, Councillor Libby Oldham, said that the award had gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2019, with over 70 exhibitors entered the 2021 competition.

"It has been a pleasure to see the growth in the recognition of the award," she said. "Having an outlet for creative talent is so important in regional and rural areas like Cabonne."

Applications are open to all artists with two categories that encourage younger artists: The Primary School Art Prize, and the Secondary School Art Prize.

With nearly $6000 worth of prizes up for grabs, there has never been a better time to enter your artwork.

The competition closes on April 1, 2022, with the exhibition to take place in May. Head to the Cabonne Council website to enter.

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