Ramsar Wetlands of the Bellarine: Calling all Artists!
Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They protect our shores from wave
action, reduce the impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. Our local
Ramsar listed wetlands are recognised as internationally significant and provide habitat for a
diversity of plants and animals, including almost 30 species of migratory birds.
Both the wetlands, and your representations of them, will be opening people’s hearts and minds
from the 11th September to the 7th October 2024, at Artisans Gallery in Curlewis. Working
alongside the Bellarine Landcare Group and the Bellarine Catchment Network we are excited
to host four weeks of art and craft to celebrate the Wetlands of the Bellarine Peninsula.
We are calling now for Expressions of Interest from artists and artisans who would like to take
part.
Artwork may be traditional paintings and drawings, but also textiles, sculptures, pottery,
mosaics, glass, woodwork, metalwork, written word – in fact, anything that highlights the
beauty and/or importance of our Wetlands. “If you have any doubts about which plants or
animals are genuinely indigenous to the Wetlands of the Bellarine Peninsula there are experts
at the Bellarine Landcare Nursery to help you, as well as a list on the Landcare and Bellarine
Catchment Network website and booklets and fliers available at Artisans of Australia or from
the Landcare Nursery. Check out this page as a starting point: www.environmentbellarine.org.
au/ramsar_wetlands
Artisans of Australia do not take commission on any sales made on site, and it is your choice if
you wish to have your work for sale or not. The cost for the month will be $50 per exhibitor.
The Artisans of Australia gallery, shop, studios and restaurant are at 1475 Portarlington Road,
Curlewis, VIC 3222; this is the location of the exhibition and where works must be delivered to
by the closing date.
You can find out more about Artisans of Australia at its web site www.artisansofaustralia.com
Anyone interested in exhibiting or submitting an application should contact events@artisansofaustralia.com to ask for an entry form and submit prior to Friday 23rd August 2024.
KEY DATES
Closing date for entries: Friday 23rd August 2024
Date for postal delivery of works: Prior to Friday 6th September 2024
Date for personal delivery of work: Monday 9th September 2024 between 9am – 4pm
Exhibition: Wednesday 11th September until Monday 7th October 2024 inclusive
Opening Night: Friday 13th September 2024 from 6pm - 8pm
Date for removal of artworks: Tuesday 8th October between 9am - 4pm or by prior arrangement
