Arts

Montsalvat Visit

On Monday 21 August, Photography students from Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11 visited Montsalvat for an opportunity to photograph the picturesque gardens and enchanting architecture of the artists’ colony. 

The captured images from this excursion will serve a dual purpose: participating students are channelling their creativity into two art competitions. The first is the inaugural “EHS Postcard Show," where students and staff are challenged to create a postcard-sized artwork under the theme of 'Connections.' The second, the "Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize," invites emerging photographers aged 14 to 18 to contribute their unique perspectives of Montsalvat's grounds, buildings, people, and activities.

The "EHS Postcard Show" will showcase artwork submissions by students and teachers with a top 5 being selected by Mr Sicari and a guest judge. These winners will be transformed into school cards and printed to be used by the school. The "Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize" offers entrants a chance to win the first prize of $1000. The winner's work will be displayed in the prestigious Barn Gallery for a three-week exhibition. Second prize, offering $500, will showcase the works of 20 shortlisted artists on Montsalvat's website and on rotation on a digital display in the Barn Gallery.

LAUREN MCNALLY and DAVE MATTERS, Arts Teachers

Montsalvat Youth Photography Prize - 2023

Montsalvat is excited to launch the 2023 Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition. With a long and rich history in film and photography it’s time to inspire the next generation of emerging art and documentary photographers. Entrants are invited to explore the grounds, buildings, people and activities of Montsalvat: to capture its essence and bring their own imagination to the process! The Montsalvat Youth Photography Competition is open to young people aged 14 - 18 who are based in Victoria. We invite you to join this creative journey, to be inspired by Montsalvat’s stunning environment and contribute to the cultural program through your submission. 

First Prize: $1000 sponsored by Future Leaders. The winner will have their work printed and framed by Montsalvat for display in the Barn Gallery for a three week exhibition.

Second Prize: $500: 20 shortlisted artists will displayed on Montalvat's website and screen in the Barn Gallery for a three-week digital exhibition on a rotational basis. These works will additionally be catalogued and preserved by our friends, the Eltham District Historical Society, providing a permanent display of work for young photographers. 

Key Dates:

Entries close: Friday 8 September - Midnight

Finalists advised: Friday 15 September 

The winners will be formally awarded their prize at Montsalvat on Sunday 1 October.

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