Artists are invited to submit works for a men's exhibition in memory of the late Alexander Bayliss.
Mr Bayliss worked at Gunnedah Shire Council's Cultural Precinct for many years and was an animation artist in his own right before his unexpected death in April.
The theme of the exhibition at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery is Alex's art speciality - the male form.
Gunnedah Shire Council's Manager Economy and Growth Susan Frater said The Xander Memorial was a fitting way to honour Alex's memory.
"Alex was a valued member of our team, and he is sorely missed," she said.
"Across the North West, Alex, or Xander as he was known in the creative community, was recognised for his artistic displays of the male physique, using shading to highlight dark and light.
"His mother, Kylie Scott, says he started drawing at a very young age and was always creating pictures, not always heeding her advice to add more colour!
"This is the gallery's first community exhibition dedicated to men and the male form, so I encourage creators, including photographers, sculptors, painters, printmakers and animation artists, to explore the theme by submitting works for this special event.
"All creative submissions are welcome and artwork may also be for sale."
Exhibition entries can be submitted from 9am to 5pm on Monday, 12 October. All artworks should be delivered with a completed Artist Submission Form to the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, ready to hang.
To download an Artist Submission Form, visit www.thecivic.com.au/art--exhibitions
The Xander Memorial Men's Exhibition will open at 6pm on Friday, 16 October at the Creative Arts Gallery, and will continue until Friday, 20 November.
Caption: The late Alexander Bayliss with one of his works at the 2022 NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition opening.
