FACETS
CONNECTING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART
In 2017 Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege, celebrated ‘100 Years At Fairholme’ and as a part of the festivities to mark this exciting milestone, an inaugural Art Exhibition, the ‘Facets of Fairholme’, was held at the College. Following on from the success of this boutique exhibition, plans are underway to host another such event in 2024.
Now in its eighth year, ‘Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen Art Prize – FACETS’, presents a carefully selected and thoughtfully curated presentation by our Curatorial Team that invites a shared conversation, artistic expression, and audience engagement; and it is this, the celebration of Art, Education and Community that have become the focus of this exhibition.
The exhibition provides local, regional, national, and international artists an exciting opportunity to exhibit their works in a refined, boutique setting. Up to 200 works will be exhibited and these works will vie for a number of acquisitive awards.
The 2025 Exhibition Date is 9-11 May 2025.
2025 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entries Close | 11 April |
| Artists Notified | 22 April |
| Delivery Of Works | 2 May |
| Artists Preview | 8 May |
| Exhibition | 9-11 May |
2024 Events
Major Sponsors
Support Sponsors
Awards
$10,000
Acquisitive Award
Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen
Art Prize
$2,500
Acquisitive Award
FACETS Inspiring Creativity Art Prize
$2,000
Acquisitive Award
The John Sessarago Photography Award
$1,000
Mary Snow Memorial
Emerging Artist Award
Non- Acquisitive
Guest Judge
Please note: The 2025 Guest Judge is to be confirmed
Our Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen Art Prize | FACETS Art Exhibition Guest Judge for 2024 is Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Senior Lecturer and Program Director for the Graduate Certificate and Master of Visual Arts at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.
Dr Shaw possesses a PhD and Masters of Visual Art from Griffith University, South Brisbane and in addition to being an Arts Educator, Elizabeth is also a practising artist who exhibits, curates and writes regularly with a focus on ethical practice and the social and cultural values and meanings associated with objects.
Furthermore, she is interested in the role of the maker within society, and reconsidering working methodologies and materials to address societal and environmental needs.
Shaw is an international member of the advisory board for Ethical Metalsmiths and her studio practice is informed by traditions of silversmithing and sculpture.
Curators
Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen Art Prize is honoured to have Sandy Pottinger (renowned Artists & Art Critic) and Sue Lostroh (Art Galleries & Cultural Services Regional Coordinator at Toowoomba Regional Council) as Curators.
Sue & Sandy along with the Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen Art Prize committee will select the exhibiting finalists for 2024. The Exhibition dates are 10-12 May 2024 at Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege.
Arts Exhibition Overview:
In 2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵOpen Art Prize – FACETS will continue to offer the following events over the length of the Exhibition 10-12 May,
Sponsors Evening, Opening Night, Artists in Conversation breakfast.
Previous Winners Include:
David Hinchcliffe, Bob Nason, Monique Correy, Claudia Hiscox, Leisl Baker, Emma Davies, Leigh Schoenheimer, Belinda Perkins, Dominque Haddin, Robin Gray, Zoe Fawkner

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