The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia’s (GOCSA) Odyssey Festival celebrates 17 years of presence in Adelaide’s cultural scene this year, with a diverse program of cultural and artistic events that will take place from Friday, October 4 to Saturday, November 2.
As part of the festival, the GOCSA is calling for South Australian artists to apply for the 2024 Odyssey Art Prize. This competition, sponsored by Guardian Insurance Brokers, is open to all South Australian artists active in the visual arts and producing original artwork that reflect Greek history, language, and culture.
The first prize winner will receive $1000, and the second and third prize winners will receive $600 and $400, respectively.
The first prize-winning artwork will be displayed in GOCSA’s prestigious Community Gallery, providing the winning artist with exposure and recognition. All other artworks will be available for sale, offering art enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of this cultural celebration.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 13 September 2024, 11:59 pm. Winners will be announced during the festival’s opening night, which will be held on Friday 4 October 2024 at Olympic Hall.
GOCSA Cultural Committee Chair, Hellas Lucas said “since its inception in 2006, GOCSA’s Art Prize is a feature piece of the Odyssey Greek Cultural Festival and provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase local talent.”
“I encourage all artists of our Greek community, as well as the broader community, to participate in our art competition and express their concept of everything Greek,” Ms Lucas added.
GOCSA Vice President, Peter Gonis said “South Australia is known to be the heart of arts and culture.”
“I’m proud that our Community provides an opportunity to contribute to that by celebrating and promoting our Greek heritage and culture through the arts,” Mr Gonis said.
Guardian Insurance Brokers has been the major sponsor of the Odyssey Art Prize for the past 15 years, with 2024 being no exception. Managing Director, Evan Jackson, said he is immensely proud of his Greek heritage and loves giving back to the community.
“We trust that this year’s prize will be as successful as the last and look forward to continuing to support such an excellent initiative for South Australian artists,” Guardian Insurance Brokers said in a statement.
For the application form and entry requirements please visit the GOCSA’s website at: https://gocsa.org.au/art-exhibition/
