Visual artists who have created work with an LGBTI theme could take home a $1000 cash prize by entering their work in the Honour Awards.
Now in their tenth year, the Honour Awards are an annual gala charity fundraiser celebrating service to and achievements within NSW’s LGBTI community. The charities being supported are Aurora and ACON.
This year’s Awards include the Cayte Latta Memorial Award for Visual Art with a $1000 cash prize made possible by an endowment from the Friends of Cayte. Cayte was an accomplished photographer, artist, filmmaker, social activist, and leading LGBTI community figure for over two decades until her passing in 2010.
Named in her honour, the award recognisies visual art that expresses, interprets or explores issues or themes affecting the LGBTI community. Eligible mediums are: photography, painting, drawing, video, filmmaking, printmaking or graphic design. The award is a national award and is open to all residents of Australia.
Artists can submit entries of previous work or work specifically created for the Award. Only an image of the artwork is required. Images should be uploaded at time of submission or a link should be provided under the Supporting Statement section of the online nomination form.
Nominations are free and can be submitted by the actual artist or on behalf of the artist by a friend or admirer. Winners receive a range of gifts, and all finalists – as well as the people** who nominate them – receive a free ticket to the gala event.
To nominate your own work of the work of an artist you admire, please visit: www.honourawards.com.au
The deadline for nominations is 5pm Wednesday 31 August.
This year’s awards will be presented at a gala ceremony and cocktail party at The Ivy Ballroom in Sydney on Thursday 29 September. Four finalists from each category will join a host of government, media, entertainment and community personalities for a fabulous night of celebration.
Guests will also be able to bid on $100,000 worth of amazing silent auction items including luxury holidays; jewellery; art; furniture; home wares; and 5-star dining, accommodation and entertainment packages.
WHAT: 2016 Honour Awards
WHERE: Ivy Ballroom, 330 George St, Sydney
WHEN: Thursday 29 September 2016, 6:30pm – 11pm
COST: $85 per person (inc. quality wines and beers, delicious canapés & entertainment)
INFO/TIX: www.honourawards.com.au
Community Partners: Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras | SX Magazine
Event Partners: Foxtel | Merivale/Ivy | GLYDE Health | Crowd Comms