Men on Men Art Competition

Congratulations Steven James Bell, winner of the major prize for 2010. As well as pocketing $500 cash, Steven has already had his winning image on the cover of MCV (see below), and is now preparing for his all-expenses paid Midsumma exhibition here at the Laird in January 2011.

In the inaugural ‘Peoples Choice’ category, Michel took home the $100 cash for his work, ‘Transformation, Passion 1’.

After another successful year in 2010, the Men on Men Art Competition will return in 2011, to coincide with Southern HiBearnation 2011, the largest gathering of bears & their admirers in the Southern Hemisphere. SH2011 is brought to you by VicBears.

Of course the comp would not go ahead without the support of Midsumma, and in particular Tim Bateson who puts in many hours of his time to make sure this comp goes as planned. Thanks also goes out to MCV for the fantastic prizes and media support.

Artworks must be of a masculine nature, and can be in the form of painting, stencil, street art, etching, drawing, photography, digital and mixed media.

Artwork will be displayed at Laird Hotel from Wednesday 8 June to Sunday 26 June 2011. The winner will be announced Saturday 18 June at The Laird during the Mr. Australasia Bear Contest.

And of course there is the Men on Men Open Day Saturday 11 June when you get the chance to bring your female friends and/or family to the Laird to check it all out.

Application forms will be available via email & at the bar by Friday 30 April 2011. The closing date for entries will be Saturday 4 June 2011.

Artworks must have been completed since June 2010 to be eligible. Prizes will be announced closer to the date.

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Previous winners: 2010 Stephen James Bell 2009 Andrew Foster 2008 Ross Brownsdon and Travis De Jonk 2007 Ross Brownsdon 2006 Greg Wraith 2005 Marc Kelsall 2004 Gilbert Louis 2003 Ross Brownsdon 2002 Greg Ure