Calling all Wood Artisans

Entries now open for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize!

Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council, the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize invites woodworkers and artisans from near and far to enter this prestigious woodworking competition with a conscience.

The Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is the feature exhibition at the Maleny Wood Expo, which will be held May 4 - 6, 2024.

What sets the Wootha Prize apart from other woodworking competitions, is that all applicants have to work in sustainably-harvested native timbers, weed timbers or timbers that have been repurposed, salvaged or recycled. It's a platform to celebrate sustainably made works that blend environmental stewardship with artistic brilliance.

A proud and long-standing initiative of Barung Landcare, the Maleny Wood Expo is set to be a big one in 2024 as it celebrates its 25th year! The Wood Expo is known as one of the best wood shows in Australia attracting up to 10,000 people to the region, and has been a beacon for woodworking enthusiasts, fostering an appreciation for the natural environment, and the sustainable use of timber.

Woodworkers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, are encouraged to submit their entries, creating a diverse and vibrant showcase of talent.

Finalists will be in the running to win an overall cash prize of $10,000 as well as a share in a further prize pool of $8,000. There are three distinct categories to explore: Furniture, Sculpture, and Tiny Treasures, catering to a wide range of woodworking skills and expertise.

This year’s competition is open themed, meaning there are no limitations to how applicants may express themselves through their work under any of the categories.

The competition is a unique opportunity for woodworkers to showcase their skills, and for the community to witness the artistry that emerges when craftspersonship meets sustainability.

Entries are now open until March 22, 2024. For more information and to submit your work, please visit malenywoodexpo.com

The Maleny Wood Expo is proudly sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast, official destination partners of the Maleny Wood Expo.