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FromhumblebeginningsinWesternAustraliasresourcesheartland the Cossack Art Award is now a respected event recognised as a vibrant highpoint in the cultural calendar. The Bond Store comes to life in July and August every year with artists works from around the country presenting a unique opportunity for both established and emerging artists to exhibit their works in a nationally recognised forum. Formedintheearly1990stheCossackArtAwardswereestablished by former Cossack caretaker Brian Hoey who developed the concept of exhibiting the works of local artists in the newly restored buildings of the historic Cossack settlement. In the early years the Cossack Art Award was held in the Bond Store and enlisted local resource companies as major sponsors. Entries to the awards have multiplied over the years resulting in additional demands for wall space and in 1999 artwork was also displayed in the Post and Telegraph Building. As part of the awards an Artist in Residence program has also been in place since 2011. Offered to the Best Overall Artist the artist is invited to spend six weeks residing in Cossack in the lead up and opening week of the Cossack Art Awards. The richest of its kind in regional Australia the Cossack Art Award is staged annually at Cossack providing a unique opportunity for emerging artists and students to exhibit work alongside that of senior and established artists. Artwork categories include Best Overall Artwork Best Artwork by a Pilbara Artist Invited Artists Portraits North West Flora and Fauna Painting by a Pilbara Indigenous Artist Painting of a Pilbara Landscape the Peoples Choice Award Emerging Young Artists Painting Open Theme and Works on Paper. The Cossack Art Award has made a significant contribution to the development of arts and culture in the Pilbara region. This exhibition has become so popular that it has featured the works of some of Australias most celebrated artists - including Ken Done Pro Hart Robert Juniper Jack Absalom John Borrack Wim Boissevai and Bevan Pooraar-Hayward. The Cossack Art Award is a significant event in the Pilbara arts calendar and is essential in highlighting the amazing works of local state and national artists to an audience of locals tourists and artists in the historic and beautiful town of Cossack. The event also continues to attract a high calibre of respected art professionals and celebrated artists who form the Judging Panel and are responsible for selecting winners for each of the awards categories. The Cossack Art Awards is proudly presented by the City of Karratha in partnership with Rio Tinto. For more information about the Cossack Art Awards please contact the City of Karratha on 08 9186 8555 or via email at cossack.artkarratha.wa.gov.au. www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au 19