A LATE flurry of entries boosted the coffers of Quota Jimboomba and ensured a successful running of the organisation's international art show, and the money raised will benefit a number of community causes.
Entrants submitted about 280 paintings, photographs and craft pieces for the show at the Community and District Hall from June 18-20.
Entries climbed quickly in as the deadline loomed. At one point, with just days left, less than 20 pieces had been submitted.
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Art show co-ordinator Brenda Fielding said entrants moved swiftly in the final few days to get their pieces submitted in time for the 19th show.
It would have been the 20th, but last year's show was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Scenic Rim artist Christine Parry did an art show double, taking out the traditional and modern art sections.
A portrait of mum Lyn Condon won Parry the first prize in the traditional section.
"Winning these awards have reaffirmed my belief in my own ability and art and it gives me confidence to keep pursuing my dream of becoming a recognised, successful artist," she said.
Her work is on show at the Beaudesert Arts and Information Centre and the Canungra Visitor Information Centre.
Mrs Fielding was pleased with the turnout on opening night, where about 130 people packed into the hall.
"We also had good roll-ups on the Saturday and Sunday," she said.
"The Saturday was probably better as we had the markets on, too."
She was thrilled with the increase, from about 14 entrants in the final weeks before the deadline, to the eventual number entered.
"We had about 240 pieces of art and 35 craft [items]," Mrs Fielding said.
Quota was still tallying the amount raised by the show, Mrs Fielding said.
Any money raised would go back into the community. The group donates to a range of organisations like local schools or Hear and Say centres to help hearing impaired kids.
"Whatever money we raise, no matter what we do, the money goes back into the community," Mrs Fielding said.
Graham Smith got second prize in the traditional art section, and Elizabeth Neisler was runner-up in the modern.
A special mention in the modern section went to Kylie Peel.
Margaret Goldsmith won the Wild Waters section, with Carol Smith bagging second place.
Angelina Veloso took first prize in the student section, with Natalie Burns runner-up, and an encouragement award went to Noah Bennett.
Jacqueline Elvery won the all abilities section. Mikayla McNeilly was second.
Grant Quinn's photograph won its section, with Kim Wright runner-up.
Wright's son Declan won the student photography section, and Kyden Hider was second.
Ruth Armstrong won the sculpture and pottery category, and Ruth Clancy was second.
In textiles and handicraft, Michelle Rozema triumphed, with Jessica Johnson runner-up.
Quota's next fundraiser is a cent auction and Devonshire afternoon tea on Saturday, July 24 at the Jimboomba Community and District Hall..
The cost is $10 per person.
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