CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Anderson Art Award
Galleries in the Gardens Inc (GiG), a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative located in Tea Gardens, NSW, is organizing this competition. Any funds raised will go towards further promotion of the Arts on the Myall Coast.
- Entries (including digital photos of the entry) must be made on official Entry Forms (AAA 2D Entry Form or AAA 3D Entry Form) and submitted by email to gigmyall@gmail.com no later than Thursday 30th March 2023. One entry per form.
- The actual artworks must be delivered to The Gallery at 81 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens NO LATER THAN 4pm on Friday 31st March 2023. Artists are responsible for any costs incurred in delivery, including insurance (which GiG recommends).
- The entry fee of $25 per item must be deposited at the time of entry to the Galleries in the Gardens bank account at Regional Australia Bank: BSB 932 000, A/C No. 500201961. Enter the artist’s name as reference on the deposit.
- If an ABN Number is not stated on the Entry Form, entrants will be required to provide an Australian Tax Office “Statement by a Supplier” declaration to indicate their tax status.
- All entries must be the original work of the artist(s) and must have been created in the 12 months prior to the entry closing date. Collaborations are acceptable. Multiple entries per artist(s) are acceptable.
- There will be two categories of entry: 1) two-dimensional (2D) artworks (e.g. paintings, original prints, art photography, etc.), and 2) three-dimensional (3D) artworks (e.g.). Prizemoney will be awarded in each category as well as “Highly Commended” awards.
- Entries can be on any subject and utilise any medium that fits the size criteria. 2D works are limited in size to a maximum frame size of 1000mm x 1000 mm and 3D works are limited to a maximum of 1000mm height, 500mm width, 500mm depth and 20Kg in weight.
- The judging criteria for entries will be originality, creativity, artistic merit and conformance to these Conditions of Entry.
- Entry title, artist’s name(s) and selling price must be clearly indicated with the artwork, including on the back of 2D artworks and the base of 3D artworks.
- All entries must be as per these Conditions of Entry and be ready to display.
- The GiG Curatorial Committee reserves the right to reject any entry deemed unsuitable.
- The artist(s) authorize Galleries in the Gardens, at its discretion, to allow photographs of any entry and/or works to be reproduced in all forms of media for exhibition promotional purposes.
- Based on the judging criteria and depending on the number of entries received, the Galleries in the Gardens Curatorial Committee will select those artworks for display and final judging.
- The works will be displayed in the Gallery from Tuesday 11th April to Sunday 30th April 2023.
- Greatest possible care will be taken BUT no liability will be accepted for loss or damage of exhibits.
- The winning 2 artworks will be chosen by an independent judge and announced at the opening of the exhibition at The Gallery on Friday 14th April 2023.
- The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Winners will be advised by phone and email and will be publicised within 2 weeks of the judging via press releases to local and regional news outlets. The winners will also be posted on our website www.galleriesinthegardens.com.au .
- The Competition is non-acquisitive, i.e. if unsold, prize winning artworks remain the property of the artist(s).
- While on display during April, the displayed works will be for sale for the price nominated by the artist(s) on the Entry Form and until the end of the exhibition unless sold beforehand.
- The Committee will retain 25% commission from all sales. Sales will be administered by the Galleries in the Gardens Management Committee.
- Payment for prizes and sales will be made within 14 days of the end of the exhibition.
- Unsold artworks are to be collected or returned from Monday 1st May 2023.
- Artists are responsible for any costs incurred in the return of exhibits, including insurance, if requested. Artists must make prior arrangements with the GiG for payment of return costs. GiG will reuse the packaging used to send the exhibits, if possible.
- Proof of identity or written authority to collect will be required from persons wishing to collect items after the competition.
- Unsold works, if not collected within one month of the end of the exhibition, become the property of Galleries in the Gardens.
Questions about the exhibition can be addressed to the event co-ordinator:
Ian Morphett at ianmorphett@gmail.com or mobile 0410 536 556.
