Catwalk art entries closing soon

There is still time to get creative with costumes and enter this year’s Catwalk Arts competition, the annual wearable art event in aid of Warkworth Wellsford Hospice.

Entries are being accepted until Thursday, June 30 for this year’s gala prizegiving, which takes place in the Mahurangi College auditorium on Saturday, August 27.

There are six categories, all with the emphasis on reusing and upcycling materials – Open, for adults; Youth, for under 18s; Fantastical Families, for families with children aged 14 or under; Wearable

Advertising, for promoting a business or community group; Amazing Aotearoa, New Zealand-inspired for all ages; and Bizarre Bras.

There is a cash prize of $500 for the winning entry in each class, except the family category, which has a $300 first prize and $200 second prize, and $300 for the bra section winner.

Entries in all categories may also be eligible for Supreme, Recycle and People’s Choice Awards.

Tickets for the 2pm matinee show in August cost $30, or $20 for children and seniors; and $45 for the 7pm evening show and prizegiving.

For entry forms, call 09 425 9535 or email lesley.ingham@harbourhospice.org.nz

Info and show tickets: Visit www.harbourhospice.org.nz/event/catwalk-arts