The Australian Body Art Carnivale

The Australian Body Art Carnivale is centred around body art in its many varied forms – from the more readily seen art form of face painting right through to cutting-edge full body painting using airbrush and sponge and brush, as well as special effects.

The theme for this year’s body art (including face painting) is “The Natural World” – and artists will be judged on their interpretation of that theme. Judges will also be looking for creative edge, originality, use of colour, and technical expertise. The face painting competition will take place on Saturday 20 September, and the full body art competitions in the three categories of airbrush, sponge and brush, and special effects will take place the next day, Sunday 21 September. A highlight of the weekend will be the final parade and awards presentation commencing at 6.00pm on the Sunday.

Aside from the spectacular full body art and some serious face painting, the Carnivale will also include traditional Aboriginal body painting, pavement art, a wearable art competition and parade, photographic competitions and a visual art exhibition called “Art of the Body” as well as life drawing and sculpting workshops.

The Australian Body Art Carnivale is held in Eumundi, known throughout the world for its Wednesday and Saturday markets, its creative energy and its historic streetscape. Eumundi is located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland close to Noosa Heads.

There’s something in it for everyone – from amateurs to professionals and everyone in between.

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