ENTRIES for the Wilderness Gallery 2010 International Mural Fest will be closed on Friday 4th December 2009. Now in its eighth year, Mural Fest has become a signature annual event for Tasmania’s renowned Town of Murals.

Mural Artists from around the world will once again be vying for the $6000 Judges Choice Award. There is also the People’s Choice Award of $2000 and the Visitors Award of $1000 up for grabs for the mural(s) that inspire the most votes from the general public. As in previous Mural Fest paint-off’s, the 2010 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.

The event has grown with visitor numbers. 8,000+ in one week.  Interest from Artists world wide want to be in the paint-off as much for the experience as for the chance to win one of the prizes on offer. To be considered for one of the nine finalist positions, artists must complete a 420mm x 960mm miniature of the mural that they intend to paint and submit their application to the organising committee by Friday 4th December 2009. The paint-off takes place during Easter Week, commencing on Sunday 4th April and ending on Saturday 10th April 2010. 

The 2009 entries currently on display in Mural Park will be taken down prior to the start of the 2010 competition , with the exception of the 2009 winner by Marc Spijkerbosch, the paintings are for sale. An Auction will be held during this time. Stay posted for further details closer to the date for your chance to take your favourite home.