I am once again looking forward to being part of the Immanuel Arts Festival. Now in its 38th year, the Immanuel Arts Festival is a leading event on the Sunshine Coast cultural calendar. Open to student, emerging and established artists from across the Sunshine Coast region and beyond, artists enter a number of categories including mixed media, painting, wearable art, photography, sculpture and creative. With more than $6,000 in prize money, including the $1,000 Outstanding Work of Festival Award, artworks are judged by renowned judges with many pieces purchased by the public.