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Solar Art Prize donator and curator Pip Fletcher has coordinated a ninth Solar Art Prize in South Australia, bringing together South Australian artists to compete for solar panel prizes in a big win for the environment.

Hon. Susan Close MP presented the Merit Award to Maggie Rees.

Hon. Susan Close MP presented the Merit Award to Maggie Rees.

Hon. Susan Close MP presented the Merit Award to Margaret Thomas.

Margaret Thomas, ‘Steven Wright – sitting’ Mixed media on paper
100 x 72cm

Hon. Susan Close MP awarded the Hangers’ Prize to Wendy Jennings.

The 9th annual Solar Art Prize exhibition was opened 20 May 2018 by Hon. Susan Close MP in her capacity as Shadow Minister for The Environment and Water (she is also Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Education Minister).

We are delighted to announce that the Hon Susan Close MP, Deputy Opposition Leader, will be opening the Solar Art Prize on Sunday 20 May on the first floor of the Institute Building on the corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace.  The doors open at 2pm and the official opening and prize giving will commence around 2:30pm.

The artists who have kindly agreed to judge for the 2018 Solar Art Prize are:

Mary-Jean Richardson — http://www.fontanelle.com.au/mary-jean-richardson/

Daryl Austin — http://www.darylaustin.com/

Barry Lincoln — sculptor

We thank them for their community spirit in volunteering to judge more than 90 entries together!

Yes, all you thrill-seeking artists who like to live on the edge and paint or glue on the last day of a challenge, here is a chance to let it dry!

The closing date for entries for the 2018 Solar Art Prize has been extended from 23 March 2018 to 29 March 2018.