MINIRITCHI GALLERY
ART IN THE HEART OF THE OUTBACK
Cultivating Artistic Journeys in the West...
Presented by Emma Read, Illustration Artist and Owner of Social Collective Events.
Driven to deliver unique and fun creative experiences, I have over 14 years experience, mixing marketing expertise, event coordination and business understanding. With a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas, I endeavour to connect with all types of audiences. As an illustration artist and designer I provide a unique blend of creative vision, producing visually sophisticated materials. My passion lies in the arts and humanities, seeking to inspire others and taking 'creative' to a new level as I continue to grow our arts community.
What our gallery will do
Mission & Vision
We aim to recognise and nurture the energy and creative vision of our local artists and creative industries, encourage new ideas and creative collaborations and most importantly engage our community in world class cultural experiences. Art is for everyone!
JUNE
Big Skies Exhibition
We Invite emerging and established artists working in photography or any visual art medium to enter work that showcases outback skies for the Big Skies Exhibition. Free registration for each participant and finalists chosen to showcase in the gallery. Best representations of Western Queensland skies. Realism, figurative, surreal, abstract or poems. Open to all of the community to have a go. Duration one month.
JULY
People & Places Exhibition
We invite emerging and established artists working in photography or any visual art medium to participate in the exhibition: People and Places in the Outback. Artists are encouraged to explore creative interpretations, including realism, figurative work, surrealism, abstraction, sculpture, or poetry. Submissions should reflect the unique essence of the outback — whether through portraits, depictions of outback characters, or landscapes that capture the spirit of remote places. Free registration for each participant and finalists chosen to showcase in the gallery. Open to all of the community to have a go. Duration one month.
AUGUST
Studies Exhibition
Participants are encourage to choose a subject to study. A natural history study explores the relationship between nature and art, and how artists depict plants and animals in their work. The goal is to depict the whole subject or parts of a subject in a manner that is both aesthetically pleasing and scientifically accurate. Macro photography, drawings, illustrations and paintings, critical understanding of subjects shape, texture can include anatomy and botany. Judged with prizes. Four categories available. Invitation open to adults, children and students. 10 years and under, 11 to 15 years, 16 to 19 years and adults/open. Duration one month.
