Rotary will announce art prize

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will announce its open art prize at the annual Portrait Prize Art Competition's opening night on July 31.

The exhibition will be held at Renault Motor Gallery in Kariong.

The club's public relations director Mr Geoff Melville said many local artists had entered portrait subjects of local identities.

He said open categories and a student prize for year 11 and 12 students would also be on display until August 4.

"Proceeds of the event go to support Central Coast Shelter who provides shelter and meals for local homeless men and women," Mr Melville said.

Entry into the exhibition costs $5 per person.

The Renault Motor Gallery is located at 5 Kangoo Rd, Kariong.

For more information, visit www.portraitprize.com.au.

Press release, 17 Jul 2009 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach