August 2017

In 2017 Adelaide’s Hellenic Cultural Festival ODYSSEY celebrates its 12th year as the Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc. (GOCSA) once again presents a series of exciting arts and cultural events from 6 October – 28 October 2017.

With this year’s theme being "Journey through the Arts", in 2017, Odyssey will celebrate Hellenism through Art, Theatre, Music and Festivities:

Odyssey once again intends to feature the talented works of local artists as part of the Art Exhibition, which is held throughout the duration of the festival at its hub in Franklin Street, Adelaide.

The organising Cultural Committee is seeking expressions of interest from young and new artists of Hellenic heritage with a love for Hellenic culture to display their works based on the theme ‘Journey through the Arts’. The art work selected by an eminent art judge will be awarded the ‘Odyssey Art Prize’ of $1000 first prize, $600 second and $400 third prize.

The committee is seeking creativity in all forms, be it painting, drawing, print making, ceramics, sculpture or any creative art form, with the theme of ‘Journey through the Arts’ being interpreted any way the artist wishes, be it relating it to modern day or historical. The winning piece will become a permanent fixture in the Greek Orthodox Community gallery and non-winning pieces will be available for purchase.

The committee requests that the artwork be ready to hang by Monday 25 September 2017, with the winner announced at the launch on Friday 6th October 2017 at Olympic Hall. For further information call GOCSA on 8231 4307.