Foundation awards for young artists

The Bouddi Arts Foundation has awarded more than $24,000 to young artists following its annual auditions for creative young Central Coast artists.

Thirty local shortlisted artists, film makers and screenwriters, classical musicians, musical theatre performers, songwriters, jazz musicians, photographers and ceramicists were judged by panels of adjudicators.

Twelve winners will be showcased and awards totalling over $21,000 presented at a special event at Wagstaffe Hall on Saturday, November 5.

Bouddi Foundation chairman Mr John Bell noted that adjudicators were bowled over by the wealth of talent and enthusiasm on display by finalists including from Empire Bay, Umina, and Woy Woy.

Expert judges this year included for visual arts the artists Peter Godwin Sandi Phillips, Terry Baker, art curator Gavin Wilson, Ian Provest and Jordan Richardson.

The dance adjudicator was Nicky Castle of the Central Coast Conservatorium; classical and contemporary music was appraised by Philip Walker, Philip Mortlock and Kim Ransley, Joy Park and John Bell.

Veteran film maker David Elfick judged filmmakers and screenwriters.

Accompaniment for the performers by Narelle Jones ensured successful auditions.

Media release, 26 Sep 2016

Joy Park, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts