Celebrating its 6th year, the Outback Archies is an annual art prize and exhibition open to residents in the Outback Arts and Orana Arts regions. Entries can include, but are not limited to, photography, painting, drawing, print-making and sculpture.

With cash and vouchers up for grabs, awards will be given in the categories of Open 2D (including painting, drawing, print-making and etching), Photography & Sculpture (including ceramics, glass art and metal work) with entries and winners assessed by a panel of judges.

A prize will be awarded to winning artists in each section as well as People’s Choice and Most Outstanding Indigenous Artist, and an overall Outback Archies 2016 winner.

Theme – Legends and Landscapes

Dates to remember:

12 August - Applications close.

29 August onwards - Notification of success to exhibit.

12 September – Delivery of entries.

19 September – 7 October – Exhibition at OBA Gallery.

23 September – Formal exhibition opening and announcement of winners.