Bentley Art Prize
Welcome to the Bentley Art Prize website, an initiative by the Bentley Hall Committee and the Bentley Community. The Bentley Art Prize has been held annually at the Bentley Public Hall since 1985. “The Bentley” is a vehicle for emerging artists to showcase their talent to the wider community and sponsored by many organisations including the major sponsors Tursa Employment and Training, Casino RSM Club and The Northern Star. All proceeds raised from the event go toward the upkeep of the Bentley Public Hall, a focal point for the Bentley Community.
The Bentley Art Prize is a community event that attracts all ages from surrounding districts, the attraction being the diversity of artwork created locally and from afar. The family orientated event has grown over the years into a great benefit for the Bentley Community.
The Bentley Art Prize has been coordinated by Helen Trustum since 2006, prior to which it was coordinated by Reg and the late Phyllis Hartley. The website content is managed by Bentley residents’ Kellie Nicholls and Ted Hoddinott.
Click link here to download 2012 Entry Form PDF file: 
Notice Board
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Message from Helen Trustum
On behalf of the Bentley Hall Committee, I would like to thank our many sponsors, volunteers and exhibitors who will be helping to make this years 28th Bentley Art Prize a huge success.
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Reg Hartley
Founding Father of the Bentley Art Prize, Reg Hartley, sadly passed away on 17th January 2012. He will be remembered as a steadfast visionary by the Bentley community.
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2012 Drawing Prize Theme
The Drawing theme in 2012 is: “Old Buildings i.e. country halls, old shop buildings and old dairy sheds”
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2012 BAP
The 2012 Bentley Art Prize will be held on 3rd 4th and 5th August 2012.
