Published on Friday, 26 July 2013 at 12:00:00 AM
Pilbara culture-vultures were out in style on the opening night of the annual ‘Pilbara Unlimited’ art exhibition, which took place at the Tom Price Hotel Motel on June 22.
Now in its fifth year, the event was organised by PACT (Pilbara Artists Coming Together) and saw 15 artists exhibiting over 150 pieces of artwork, photography and sculpture.
PACT coordinator Linda Babao said that the event was a great success with almost half of the artwork on display sold during the two week exhibition – one third of which sold on the opening night.
“As long as we sell artwork, it’s always a success,” said Mrs Babao. “Like every year, we’ve had wonderful feedback from locals and tourists alike and we’re very happy with how it all went.”
Sponsors of the event included Savannah Engineering, Tom Price Hotel Motel, Covert Signs and Mobile Heavy Equipment Services. This year’s Sponsor Awards went to Willie Sobieralski’s ‘When a Child Bites the Hand That Feeds it’, and Peter Blasgund’s ‘Just Passing Through’.
The people’s choice award went to Natalie Briney’s ‘Blue Birds’, which sold just 15 minutes after the exhibition opened.
PACT was formed in 2008 and is a non-profit group. It currently has 25 members from Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Karijini, and members range in age from 21 to 70yrs. The group meet Thursday evenings at the Arts and Cultural Centre and welcome new members.
For more information or to join PACT, please contact Linda Babao on [email protected].
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