Big maritime art show in Melbourne

The Mission to Seafarers Victoria will be once again hosting its annual ANL Maritime Art Prize competition and exhibition.

The exhibition promotes excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art. Over 100 works will be exhibited this year at the historic seafarers centre located in Docklands. Responding to the theme “The relationship between humanity and the sea”, the artists have created a collection comprising both contemporary and traditional artwork that will be available for public viewing. The Mission to Seafarers is an international mission of the Anglican Church which cares for the practical and spiritual welfare of seafarers of all nationalities and faiths. There are 230 Mission sites around the world and four centres in Victoria. Working round the year, chaplains, staff and other volunteers manage "drop-in" centres called Flying Angel Clubs in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings that offer a safe and secure place where seafarers receive counselling and support. Approximately 1,000 seafarers a month rely on the services provided by the Mission and funding is predominately raised through the shipping industry’s support of events like the annual ANL Maritime Art Prize. Major Sponsors in 2008 are ANL, ASP Ship Management, Stolt-Nielsen and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
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