Showcase in Pixels Art Competition 2024

Monday 19th August 2024 to Friday 20th September 2024


The Shire of Coolgardie is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Showcase in Pixels 2024 Art Competition is now open!

This year’s theme is "Heroes Among Us."

We invite all individuals who live in the Shire of Coolgardie to create a piece that embodies the spirit and essence of local heroes—those whose dedication and selflessness transcend the ordinary.

The artwork may include mixed media, digital art, paintings, sculptures, or any form of visual art that resonates with the theme.

The 2024 Categories are:

  • Junior Primary School(s) – Up to Year 3
  • Upper Primary School(s) – Up to Year 6
  • Secondary School(s) – Up to Year 12
  • Community Group(s)
  • Non-professional – Individual
  • Professional – Individual

Prizes for each category:

  • Artwork displayed on iconic digital towner in Yagan Square, Perth CBD
  • $250 voucher for art supplies
  • Finalist Certificate

Click here to see previous winners.

For more information, please email systems@coolgardie.wa.gov.au

Competition opens: Now!

Competition closes: 4pm, Friday 20 September

Showcase in Pixels Art Competition 2024 - Online Submission Form

 Before submitting your artwork please read the Guidelines here.

  1. Please ensure all artwork is named in the following format: First name_last name.
  2. If file is too large, please use Wetransfer - https://wetransfer.com/ and send artwork and submission to systems@coolgardie.wa.gov.au)
  3. If your artwork is not created digitally, you will need to take a photograph of the artwork.
  4. We recommend the photograph be taken from a height so it can be fully captured and not skewed.
  5. Please ensure the entirety of the artwork is captured in the photograph.
  6. The photograph or digital submission needs to be at least 300 DPI. When sending through the photograph, select the original size (do not resize the image or choose a smaller file size).
  7. For digitally created art, please create your submission with the following dimensions:
  • 896 pixels (height) by 650 pixels (width) and 300DPI in JPEG or PNG format
  1. We will not be accepting A.I generated artwork.
  2. No photograph/pictures of road networks or traffic.
  3. Content cannot include colours or shapes that could be mistaken for traffic signals, signs, or instruction signs.
  4. Composition should not be chiefly made up of dark images as they will not be visible during the day.
  5. No commercial advertising/ brands to be displayed.
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Max File Size: 16.00 MB
Allowed File Types: .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, .png

 

 

Event Details

Cost: FREE

Category: General

Type: General

Audience: All Ages

Enquiries

Contact: Dani Fleet

Organisation: Shire of Coolgardie / Community Development

Phone: (08) 9080 2111

Email: systems@coolgardie.wa.gov.au

Website: https://walga.asn.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Advocacy/Showcase-in-Pixels-Submission-Guidelines-2024-08-05.pdf

Event Date(s)

  • Monday 19th August 2024

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