The Port Douglas Carnivale Art Awards open with the presentation night and masquerade party on Saturday 23rd, the art exhibition continues until 31st May.

The Art Awards were established to encourage and promote local and regional art and give artists the opportunity to showcase their work, with $10,000 worth of prize money for painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography on offer.  Visitors to the exhibition get the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece of art with a Peoples Choice Award that will be announced at the end of the exhibition.

The Awards Night and Masquerade Party is co-hosted with ‘KIND’ Kids in Need Donations whom will be the sole beneficiary of any proceeds.  It will be a fantastic night, with Kerri-Anne Kennerley presenting the Awards, a 15-20 piece brass band, canapés from some of Port Douglas finest restaurants, glass of champagne on arrival, mask, costume and door prizes, raffle and silent auction.

Ensure your receipt displays the correct description for eg Masquerade Ball