This biennial event is open to residents of the South East Arts Region and works submitted must have been completed in the last 12 months.

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works are acceptable.

The first prize is $1000, the second $500.

There is also a youth prize of $500 and a People’s Choice award of $500. The awards are not acquisitive.

The exhibition will be held at the Bega Valley Regional Art Gallery from Friday, October 25, to Saturday, November 22.

Entries will close on Monday, October 20, and should be sent with completed entry forms and $15 fee to Bega Valley Art Awards c/o Bega Regional Gallery, PO Box 492 Bega, NSW 2550.

Entry forms are available from the Bega Valley Shire Council website, www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au or from the Bega Valley Regional Gallery, the Bega Valley Shire Council front counter or all Bega Valley Shire Libraries.

For more information phone Rachel Burns on 6499 2268.