Clarence City Council was thrilled to announce the winners of the much-loved annual
paw-traiture exhibition, The Poochibald TM Art Prize last month.
Unbelievably, and in a clear testament to the prize’s unwavering popularity, this year the number of entrants to the prize smashed last year’s already record-breaking tally, with over 200 entrants.
Clarence City Council Mayor Brendan Blomeley said that he was delighted once again to see the quantity, and quality, of entrants in this year’s prize.
“Unfailingly, The Poochibald TM is one of our most popular exhibitions and attracts participants and visitors from all ages and stages of life with entrants ranging from 6 years to nearly 80 years of age,” he said.
“We continue to be blown away by the support for this prize and if the last few years’ record number of entrants is anything to go by, we may need a bigger space next year!”
“This year’s pieces are as impressive as they are heart-warming, and I encourage everyone to come along and enjoy this truly fantastic exhibition.”
Now in its 12th year, the highly anticipated exhibition is an annual opportunity for community members and artists to unleash their creativity and submit an artwork of their own dog, a dog they know, or even a famous dog to be judged in categories and exhibited at Rosny Farm.
The winners were announced on Thursday 26 September at the Official Opening Event and Winner Announcement at Rosny Farm.
The Poochibald Art Prize Exhibition is on display at Rosny Farm in the Schoolhouse Gallery from Wednesday – Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm, from Friday 27 September until Sunday 20 October 2024.
