“TOAST”
AN ART PRIZE & EXHIBITION
July 19-25 | The Write Gallery
It is the humblest and yet the most exalted food item in any household and didn’t someone once sing, “all you need is…toast”??
An artist friend of ours once asked “what is art anyway?” and considering our love for all things art and food, we thought why not elevate this household staple into art by inviting some of the most creative in our community to have some fun.
Artists consider this your callout! We know the creative community in Toowoomba is next level and we want to celebrate your best creation rendered onto a piece of toast. To get your creative (and competitive) juices flowing there will be an art prize and an exhibition at The Write Gallery of the top 20 entries.
The Field Guide’s very own ode to Toast, a curated exhibition with a soft undercurrent of delicious playfulness. Is it kitsch? Perhaps. Is it pop art? Possibly. Is it cool? Absolutely.
Inspired by a random TikTok (below), then the works of Japanese artist Manami Sasaki, we’re leaning into the whimsy, and curating an exhibition of artworks on toast. A chance to let go of any creative inhibitions, lean into whimsy and throw caution to the wind.
ART PRIZE
The Field Guide Art Prize: $1,000.00 (Min age 14+)
The Write Gallery Art Prize: $200.00 (Under 14’s)
Entrant Application Due: 28th June (2024, yes 2024!)
Artwork Delivery: 5th July
Exhibition: 19th – 25th July
Entry: $25.00 per artist (up to 3 entries)
Maybe it’s watercolours, maybe it’s oils, cake decorating, gouache, or impasto! Now we need you to think, “how can I do this with food?” . . .think Buttercream, Royal Icing, Ganache, Food colourings, Edible Pens, Acai Powder, Spirulina, Squid Ink (we tested this and it stinks, but go for it!) etc. using just about any tool you can use to bring your masterpiece to life. The only caveat is, it has to be edible (not tasty, just edible), and on a standard sized piece of toast.
To sign up, simply fill in the entry at the top.