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The first of its kind in the world, the competition is held in Mural Park, a purpose-built 'outdoor art gallery' in the heart of Sheffield, and attracts artists and visitors from around the nation and globe.
For more information please see our About page. And have a browse through our Photos to see Mural Fest in action!
What is Mural Fest?
The International Mural Fest is a truly unique art competition that is
held annually in Sheffield - the 'Town of Murals', in Tasmania,
Australia, commencing Easter Sunday every year. Mural Fest is so
successful that similar events are now happening interstate and
overseas.
Each year, nine artists compete in a public 'paint off' from Easter Sunday to the following Saturday. Each artist must complete a 2100mm x 4800mm mural, using the same poem as their mural’s central theme and inspiration. Each year a new poem is selected, meaning no two Mural Fests are ever the same.
Each year, nine artists compete in a public 'paint off' from Easter Sunday to the following Saturday. Each artist must complete a 2100mm x 4800mm mural, using the same poem as their mural’s central theme and inspiration. Each year a new poem is selected, meaning no two Mural Fests are ever the same.
The competition is conducted in Mural Park – Sheffield’s very own
outdoor art gallery in the heart of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain touring
region.
Mural Fest tests artistic skill, endurance and tenacity: artists are subjected to public scrutiny, time constraints and sometimes unpredictable Tasmanian weather!
Mural Fest tests artistic skill, endurance and tenacity: artists are subjected to public scrutiny, time constraints and sometimes unpredictable Tasmanian weather!
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At the end of the paint off week, a panel of qualified judges
decides the winner of the event’s major prize, the $12,500 "Yet to be
named" Award.
During the paint off week, visitors and supporters who come to
Mural Park to view the progress are encouraged to vote for their
favourite artwork. At the end of the week, the artist whose painting
receives the most votes is awarded the $1,000 "Slaters Country Store
Award".
What happens after Mural Fest?
All murals remain on display in Mural Park until the next year's Mural Fest.
People who visit Sheffield during this period delight in viewing the
completed murals. Visitors can also vote for their favourite artwork,
but this time the vote is conducted over the 12 month period. The artist
whose painting receives the most votes over this extended period is
awarded the "Yet to be named" $2,000 Award.
With the exception of the winning mural, all other murals are available for sale. For any enquiries, please click here to contact us.
How are the nine Mural Fest artists selected?
How are the nine Mural Fest artists selected?
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In the months leading up to Mural Fest, expressions of interest are submitted by artists.
Artists must complete a miniature of their proposed mural and all entries are forwarded to the three arts professionals who have been selected to judge. Nine finalists are selected by the judges and those artists are invited to take part in the public paint off.
For more information about entering Mural Fest, see our COMPETE page.
Artists must complete a miniature of their proposed mural and all entries are forwarded to the three arts professionals who have been selected to judge. Nine finalists are selected by the judges and those artists are invited to take part in the public paint off.
For more information about entering Mural Fest, see our COMPETE page.
Why a Mural Fest?
Sheffield is internationally renowned as Australia’s 'Town of Murals'.
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Since the first mural was commissioned in 1986, more than 60
other permanent murals have followed, all with a common theme around the
history of this beautiful, idyllic part of Tasmania. These murals are
based on real characters – pioneers, farmers, community leaders – and
real stories and events of the past.
Tasmazia's International Mural Fest was founded by Brian Inder of Tasmazia to provide unique and contemporary public artworks that complement the Town of Mural’s colourful landscape and ensure that visitors have something new to see each year.
Tasmazia's International Mural Fest was founded by Brian Inder of Tasmazia to provide unique and contemporary public artworks that complement the Town of Mural’s colourful landscape and ensure that visitors have something new to see each year.
For 10 years Mural Fest has been run by a dedicated band of volunteers
and is gratefully supported by local businesses and businesses from
around the state.
Click here to find out more about Tasmania's 'Outdoor Art Gallery' and to view the murals in and around Sheffield.
2013 Theme
Wild and Free
2013 Poem
Freedom unrestrained, searches the secret wilderness of the heart.
~Loretta Sommer
2013 Dates:
Sunday, 31 March - Saturday, 6 April
We hope to see you there!
Entries are now open for Sheffield’s 2013 International Mural Fest
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Now in its 11th year, International Mural Fest has
become a signature annual event for Tasmania’s renowned ‘Town of Murals’ and
offers a prestigious major prize.
The nine finalist artists will complete a 2100mm high
by 4800mm wide mural in 6.5 days. Finalists win their place in the week
long paint-off by getting through the first round of selections based upon
their miniature submissions of their proposed mural.
Awards and Prize Money
This year, the total amount of money awarded has skyrocketed to AU $27,000.
The competition will be judged by a minimum of 3 qualified judges for the prestigious major
prize of AU $12,500.
While the artists have to 'paint it out' for the total 2013 prize pool of AU $18,000, in recognition of having been selected as one of the nine finalists, each finalist will automatically receive AU $1,000 for their participation.
Details of the awards and prize money is as follows:
While the artists have to 'paint it out' for the total 2013 prize pool of AU $18,000, in recognition of having been selected as one of the nine finalists, each finalist will automatically receive AU $1,000 for their participation.
Judges’
Awards
Major Prize: AU $12,500 (Naming rights TBA)
World of Marbles Highly Commended Award: AU $2,500
World of Marbles Highly Commended Award: AU $2,500
Public
Vote Awards
- The Slaters Country Store Award recognises the most votes received from visitors during the International Mural Fest week and offers a AU $1000 prize.
- The mural that receives the most public votes overall for the duration of the 12-month display in Mural Park will be awarded AU $2,000. This award is presented annually one week before International Mural Fest.
Finalists Award
The nine finalists will receive AU $1,000 each for their participation. Accommodation for the finalists and paint are also provided.
Murals For Sale: With the exception of the Judges’ Award major
prize winner, finalists can offer their mural for sale at the end of the competition.
The murals must however remain on display in Mural Park for the subsequent 12
months.
Venue
Sheffield’s purpose-built Mural Park is an ideal
venue for this unique art competition and one that tests the skills and stamina
of the artists as they contend with whatever weather conditions prevail. Even
though they are competing against each other for the top prize, there is
usually a strong camaraderie between the artists.
To Enter in 2013:
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Enter your name and email in the form on the left.
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