From defaced to embraced:MP’s corflute contest turns sign ‘vandalism’ on its head

Rob Skelton with the rather brilliantly defaced sign that inspired the contest.   

Nicklin residents are being encouraged to channel their artistic talents in a new competition launched by local MP Rob Skelton. The “Nicklin Corflute Competition” invites community members to transform one of Mr Skelton’s political signs into a unique work of art.

The competition, open from 26 September to 9 October 2024, was inspired by a creatively “vandalised” corflute that caught Mr Skelton’s attention. Rather than seeing it as an act of damage, he saw an opportunity to turn it into something positive.

“This competition is a great way to engage with the community and put a creative spin on political campaigning. I can’t wait to see the originality and talent we have right here in Nicklin,” said Mr Skelton.

Artists aged 16 and over can collect a blank corflute from the Nicklin Electorate Office in Nambour. Completed designs must be returned by 5pm on 9 October for a chance to win one of three prizes: $250 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third.

The competition will be judged on creativity, originality, and relevance to political themes, with winners announced at the Nambour Twilight Markets on 11 October.

• For more details, visit https://www.robertskeltonmp.com.au/coflute-comp.