Children living in Wyndham have been invited to draw a portrait of somebody special, to submit to the junior section of a local art competition.
Wyndham council has announced the Wynnies art exhibition for youngsters, as part of the annual Wyndham Art Prize.
Wyndham’s arts and heritage portfolio holder, Cr Tony Hooper, said: “Last year, our young Wyndham residents drew beautiful portraits of themselves, their parents, guardians, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends and they were displayed outside our gallery for the community to see.
“This year the Wynnies will be displayed online, so instead of submitting drawings, we are asking entrants to take a photo of their masterpiece and submit it by email.
“Along with being in the running for prizes, the artworks will be included in our large online art exhibition.”
“While council is finalising plans for a grand online Mini-Wynnie Opening and the online public art display, we look forward to seeing the artworks of the people who are important in your lives.”
Children interested in taking part in the competition have until Sunday, June 28 to submit their entry.
The artwork can be submitted by sending a photo of the work to wynnies@wyndham.vic.gov.au along with the child’s name, the title of their artwork and a contact number.
To help get started, there is a video tutorial children and their families can watch online together at the council’s new website for online activities and events, www.wyndhamtogether.com.au
