Entries are now open for Sheffield’s 2011 Wilderness Gallery International Mural Fest.

Now in its nineth year, Mural Fest has become a signature annual event for Tasmania’s renowned Town of Murals. This year, prize money has been boosted to $6000 for the prestigious major prize, The Judges Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award offers a $2000 prize, while the Visitors Award is $1000.

As in previous Mural Fest paint-off’s, the 2011 International Mural Fest will see nine finalist artists complete a 2100mm high by 4800mm wide mural in 6.5 days. Each artist uses the same poem as the theme or inspiration for their mural.

“Sheffield’s purpose built Mural Park is an ideal venue for this unique art competition and one which tests the skills and stamina of the artists as they contend with whatever weather conditions prevail”, Mural Fest Event Team member Julie Hargreaves said. "There is usually a strong camaraderie between the artists, even though they are competing against each other for the top prize. However, each finalist has already won their place in the week long paint-off, getting through the first round of selections based upon their miniature submissions of the final mural paintings.”

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