As part of 2020 Youth Week celebrations, MidCoast Council will host a photography exhibition at Manning Regional Art Gallery, showcasing the creative flair of the region's young photographers.
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This great addition to the Youth Week calendar is back for another year and allows young people across the Mid Coast to have their voice heard through a creative and engaging medium.
Submissions for this year's Youth Week 2020, Speak Up. Be Involved. Get Connected. Have Fun are being accepted, and will need to capture at least one aspect of the theme.
"We're excited to have Youth Week coming around again and this photography exhibition is a great way to kick off the festivities," MidCoast Council community strengthening officer -youth, Russell Ingram said.
"Each year we're blown away by the creativity, interpretation and quality of the entrants and it will be interesting to see what photos come through to capture this year's theme," he said.
To take part and have the opportunity for your photo to be exhibited at the gallery, visit the MidCoast Council website, Youth Activities & Events to find a link to the submission portal.
Each year we're blown away by the creativity, interpretation and quality of the entrants and it will be interesting to see what photos come through to capture this year's theme.
- Russell Ingram
Entry is free and up to four different photos can be submitted per person, along with a title and short description of how your image embodies the theme.
Submissions are open until 11pm, Sunday, March 22 and entrants must reside in the MidCoast Local Government Area and be aged between 12 and 24 years.
The photo exhibition is one of a number of exciting events being planned across the Mid Coast region during Youth Week, with other activities to include the popular Live n Loud youth concert, the Nextwave Film Festival and a variety of other engaging initiatives for young people to get involved in.
Further details will be announced as the program is finalised.
Youth Week 2020 will run from April 1-9 and is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events.
To keep up to date with local youth initiatives and events, follow the MidCoast Youth Facebook Page
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