Entries for Junior Art Prize close this week
The competition is open to children aged four to 12 and encourages them to showcase their imagination through visual art.
This year's theme, Fantasy Pets, invites kids to dream big and create their own imaginary companion.
Taking place at the Goldfields Arts Centre, the event offers young creatives the chance to have their work professionally exhibited in a curated gallery setting.
Mayor Glenn Wilson said the Junior Art Prize was a celebration of local children and the unique ideas they brought to life through art.
'Every year, the Junior Art Prize brings out the most incredible creativity in our local kids. You can really see their personalities shine through in their artwork,' he said.
'As a parent myself, I know how special it is for children to feel proud of something they've made — and even more so when it's displayed in a real gallery.
'This event gives them that chance, and we absolutely love seeing what they come up with.
'I'd really encourage parents, teachers and community groups to get behind their young artists — help them enter, talk through their ideas and come along to the exhibition.
'It's a great way to be involved in something fun and meaningful.'
The exhibition will run from May 26 to June 27.
All finalists will be invited to an official awards celebration on May 24.
More information can be found at the Goldfields Arts Centre website.
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