fifty squared ART PRIZE
important information
Please find below important information for all artists taking part in this year's Fifty Squared Art Prize.
INFORMATION FOR the art prize
EXHIBITION DATES
22 June–5 July 2024
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CELEBRATION EVENT
Friday 28 June, 6–9PM
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WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday 28 June, 6PM (online).
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DROP OFF/DELIVERY DATES
In person: Saturday 15 June and Sunday 16 June, 10AM–6PM.
By post/courier: 3–14 June 2024.
Please note: Works cannot be accepted outside of these dates and late arrivals will not be exhibited.
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COURIER RETURN REQUESTS
Form submitted to gallery by: Sunday 4 July, 6PM.
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COLLECTION OF UNSOLD ARTWORKS POST EXHIBITION
In person: Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July, 10AM–6PM.
Failure to collect works on the designated days may result in a storage fee. Works not collected more than 30 days past these dates without prior arrangement will be disposed.
ENTERING
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HOW DO I ENTER?
In order to take part in the Prize you will need to complete an Entry Form, and pay your Entry Fee for the number of artworks you are entering. You can access the entry form below.
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HOW MUCH IS IT TO ENTER?
Entry fees are $55 per artwork entered.
All entries are exhibited.
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HOW DO I PAY MY ENTRY FEE?
Once your entry form is filled out, you will need to pay for your entries. You can add this to your cart, where you can securely check out using a credit card. Please ensure you select the correct amount of entries (per artwork). International entrants are encouraged to get in touch if they have any issues with processing their payment.
If you have not received an Order Confirmation email, your entry has not been paid for.
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HOW DO I KNOW MY ENTRY IS CONFIRMED?
Our team combs through all entries to ensure we have received all the correct information from you. From there, we will send you a Submission Confirmation from us when this has been done (or, a request for additional information). If you have not received a Submission Confirmation email from us, your entry has not been received. Due to the large volume of entries we receive, your Submission Confirmation email can take up to 5 business days to be sent to you.
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DO I NEED TO SUPPLY AN IMAGE OF MY ARTWORK?
As this is an open call Art Prize where all entries are exhibited, you do not need to supply us with an image upon entry–as every entry, as long as it measures less than 50cm on every side, is accepted!
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WHAT IS THE INFORMATION I SUPPLY USED FOR?
The entry form is used to ensure that all details relating to your work are correct and accurate as supplied by the artist.
This information is used strictly only by Gallery staff for Fifty Squared Art Prize and will not be passed on to any third parties or used for any other purpose. Your supplied address will only be used in the event of booking courier return and your supplied bank details are used only in the event of an artwork sale.
The Artwork Statements will be used in the judging process. Due to the volume of works, these statements will not be displayed with the artworks, though will provide helpful content for our staff to answer any questions visitors or our guest judges may have about your work.
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I'VE MISSED THE ENTRY DEADLINE, CAN I STILL ENTER?
Unfortunately, once deadline has passed we will not accept any additional entries for Fifty Squared Art Prize.
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I NEED TO AMEND SOMETHING IN MY FORM. CAN I EDIT MY SUPPLIED INFORMATION ONCE IT IS SUBMITTED?
We request that information is correct and accurate upon filling out your Entry Form, however if you need to edit or amend any information you can get in touch by emailing team@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au. No amendments to any information will be available after 16 June 2024.
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DOES THE ARTWORK NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE?
The artwork does not need to be ready for exhibition by the final date of entry deadline. The deadline is for entering the prize show only, and works will only need to be fully completed and exhibition ready (see below for what we consider ‘ready to hang’) by the Artwork Drop Off dates.
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ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS
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[PLEASE READ OUR ARTWORK GUIDE HERE]
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PRIZE?
Artworks must be 2D or wall based, and must measure UNDER 50X50CM ON ALL SIDES.
Measuring your artwork:
2D artworks (such as paintings or works on paper) will be measured Height(cm) x Width(cm) and must not measure above 50cm on any of these sides.
Example: a 50x30cm work is eligible, a 10x10cm work is eligible.
A 52x14cm work is ineligible. A 30x30cm artwork in a frame that measures 37x37cm is ineligible.
Artwork orientation note – works must measure no longer than 50cm Height X Width. Example: if a square canvas is to be hung in a diamond orientation ensure that its HxW is less than 50cm as your height would be determined then by diameter at that orientation.
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MY ARTWORK IS OVER 50CM ON ONE OR MORE SIDES. CAN I STILL ENTER IT?
Any artworks that measure over 50cm on any side will unfortunately not be eligible for entry into the art prize. This INCLUDES your framing, so whether you have bought your framing yourself, or if you are having them done so professionally, we implore you ensure you keep within these specifications. The ONLY exception to this rule is works on pre-stretched, industry standard canvas or board, measuring at 20 inch (50.8cm) on any side (but MUST be presented unframed).
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DOES MY ARTWORK NEED TO BE FRAMED?
Brunswick Street Gallery will accept unframed works. Any works that are unframed must either be affixed with hanging tabs prior to installation by the artist, or the artist must give permission for the works to be (discreetly) pinned through the corners.
Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang, which includes framed works with wire, d-ring or sawtooth fixtures on the back to hang, or works on paper that can be pinned through/have adhesive tabs affixed to them. Double sided tape or 3M fasteners will not be accepted for installation as changes in humidity cause it to lose its adhesive qualities, resulting in artwork damage.
YOUR FRAME MUST NOT MEASURE OVER 50CM ON ANY SIDE.
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I HAVE A DIPTYCH/TRIPYCH/MULTIPLE WORKS FROM A SERIES I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER AS ONE ARTWORK, WITH ONE ENTRY FEE. IS THIS ALLOWED?
Artists can enter multiple works (such as a diptych) as a single work if they are approved by Prize staff and adhere to the following:
All components/artworks, when installed together as a whole, measure under 50X50cm. Any works that measure over this will be treated as multiple works.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single price and will not be sold separately.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single work (with a single title) and will not be labelled separately.
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I HAVE SPECIFIC INSTALLATION/CURATORIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MY ARTWORK. WILL THIS BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT?
Brunswick Street Gallery will do its best to cater to all specific installation requirements, however due to the volume of works received with each prize show, artwork will be curated strictly at the gallery’s discretion.
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "READY TO HANG"?
Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang, which includes framed works with wire, d-rings or sawtooth fixtures on the back to hang, or works on paper that can be pinned through/have adhesive tabs affixed to them.
Brunswick Street Gallery will not accept works that we deem not “ready to hang”.
This includes:
- Paintings that are not wholly dry on the Drop Off day. There will be no allowance for the drying of works in the lead up to install.
- Works using unsuitable materials to hang, such as string, double-sided tape or no hanging mechanism at all.
- Frames that we believe will not stand to be hung for the duration of the exhibition.
- Artworks that when installed may cause damage to other artworks.
- Works relying on double-sided tape or 3M fasteners for their installation. Double sided tape will not be accepted for installation as changes in humidity cause it to lose its adhesive qualities, resulting in artwork damage.
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I HAVE A CERAMIC/SCULPTURAL WORK I'D LIKE TO SUBMIT. WILL YOU ACCEPT 3D WORKS?
Brunswick Street Gallery will accept sculptural works as long as they measure under 50X50cm (HXW), and can be hung on the wall. Ie: A weaving/ceramic object no deeper than 10cm.
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DOES MY ARTWORK NEED TO BE FOR SALE?
Your artwork does not need to be available for sale. When prompted to put a price in the Artwork Details section of the entry form, simply put NFS (Not For Sale).
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WHAT IS ACCEPTED:
Unframed 2D artworks that measure below 50cm on all sides.
Framed artworks that measure below 50cm on all sides including the frame.
Rounded artworks that measure below 50cm in diameter.
Diptychs, Triptychs, or series that when hung, measure below 50cm on all sides. Must be sold for a single price under a single artwork listing.
Sculptural works if they measure below 50x50 (HxW) and are no less than 10cm (D). It must be wall hangable.
WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED:
Unframed 2D artworks that measure above 50cm on any side.
Framed artworks that measure above 50cm on any side INCLUDING the frame.
Rounded artworks that measure above 50cm in diameter.
Diptychs, Triptychs, or series that when hung, measure above 50cm on any sides. Must be sold separately under multiple entries.
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ARTWORK DROP OFF & COLLECTION
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WHAT ARE THE ARTWORK DROP OFF DATES?
Artwork can be dropped off in person or by a proxy on SATURDAY 15 JUNE AND SUNDAY 16 JUNE, BETWEEN 10AM–6PM.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FOR A DROP OFF?
The Drop Off process and requirements are as follows:
When you visit Brunswick Street Gallery to drop off your work, you must check in with Gallery Staff so we can tick you off in our database.
All works must be labelled clearly on the back of each artwork with the ARTIST NAME and ARTWORK NAME. Please ensure this is done before you drop off the work as we will not have labels available to do so on these days. Unlabelled works will not be exhibited.
Ensure all framed works are wired and ready to hang or have a d-ring or sawtooth fixture on the back. We will not accept works that rely on double-sided tape or 3M tabs to install.
Ensure that unframed works are affixed with tabs to pin through upon drop off, or we will pin through the corners of your artwork for installation. We will not accept works that rely on double-sided tape or 3M tabs to install.
We recommend a light layer of bubble left on your artwork for drop off so they are safe at drop off and in storage. Please note that it is not possible for gallery staff to reallocate packaging materials at collection and will not retain any bubble wrap or packaging on behalf of artists.
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WHAT ARE THE ARTWORK COLLECTION DATES?
Artwork must be collected on SATURDAY 6 and SUNDAY 7 JULY 2024, BETWEEN 10AM–6PM.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FOR ARTWORK COLLECTION?
The Artwork Collection process and requirements are as follows:
When you visit Brunswick Street Gallery to collect your work, you must check in with Gallery Staff so we can tick you off in our database and locate your work.
ID must be presented to collect artworks. No artwork will be released without verification of ownership or proof of identity.
Collection Proxies: If you need to arrange a proxy to collect your work, their name will need to be emailed in advance to the gallery and their ID sighted before your work will be released to them.
There will be no bubble wrap and tape on site to package your works. We cannot re-allocate materials dropped off with artworks. There will be no boxes, bags or tubes available on site for transport, so we recommend you bring any additional materials with you on the day as you require.
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I CANNOT MAKE THE DESIGNATED ARTWORK DROP OFF/COLLECTION DAY. ARE THERE ANY ALLOWANCES?
Unfortunately due to the volume of entries we receive with each prize show, works must be received on the designated Artwork Drop Off days (in person) or by the specified Arrival by post deadline. Any late entries will not be accepted and your exhibition fee will not be refunded.
If you are unable to collect your works on the designated Artwork Collection days, you are encouraged to get in touch with us by 4 July 2023 to enquire about having the work returned to you via courier. Works not collected on the designated Collection days will be charged a late storage fee, and if still not collected 30 days after the end of Small Works Art Prize may be destroyed.
To request for a courier return, please fill out THIS FORM.
If you need to arrange a proxy to collect your work, their name will need to be emailed in advance to the gallery and their ID sighted before your work will be released to them.
Important: Works will not be released to artists collecting in person without proof of identity.
All important dates will be emailed to you upon application, and can also be found listed above, in the Terms & Conditions contained in your entry form and stated on the website. It is the artist’s responsibility to make note of these dates and the gallery is not responsible for reminders.
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WILL YOU STORE ARTWORK PACKAGING?
Brunswick Street Gallery will NOT store packaging for artists dropping off in person. Brunswick Street Gallery will only store packaging for works sent by post or courier to the gallery. We will not be responsible for re-allocating bubble wrap, packaging, plastic covers bags or cardboard for works dropped off in person at the Artwork Collection. Artists are encouraged to take their packaging back with them at Artwork Drop Off so they have it ready for its collection on the other side of the exhibition.
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I LIVE INTERSTATE. WILL YOU ACCEPT ENTRIES VIA POST? HOW WILL YOU RETURN MY ARTWORK?
We can accept entries via post. Works arriving by post can be sent to arrive between 3–14 JUNE 2024.
Please package securely in materials suitable to be reused for its return.
At exhibition’s end the artwork will be returned to the artist via courier. We will package the works (using the artist’s packaging wherever possible), and send an invoice for courier fees, and will send once that invoice has been paid. Return Delivery costs are at the artist’s expense. To request for a courier return, please fill out the form in the links menu below.
Please DO NOT send return stamps or pre-paid postage envelopes with your artwork as they will not be used.
Courier costs are inclusive of insurance to the value of the artwork/s.
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PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
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WHEN ARE THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED?
Prize Announcements will be made ONLINE on our website on FRIDAY 28 JUNE AT 6PM.
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WHAT EVENTS WILL BE HELD?
A Fifty Squared Art Prize Celebration Event will be held on FRIDAY 28 JUNE FROM 6–9PM.
The Fifty Squared Art Prize will be open for exhibition from 22 JUNE-5 JULY 2024 with all artists and members of the public invited to attend to view artworks from hundreds of artists on display.
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BUYING ARTWORKS
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IS THERE A WAY TO PURCHASE THE ARTWORKS?
Due to the volume of artworks there is no online catalogue available for artworks in this prize. Artwork enquiries can be made via email or by calling us.
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If you have a specific question you cannot see answered here, please get in touch at team@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au
PRIZES
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Over $10,000 in prizes including:
First Prize: $5000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive).
Second Prize: $1000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive).
BSG Prize: Solo Exhibition Prize (valued at $2000), selected by Brunswick Street Gallery.
Honourable Mention: Voucher for framing services from Neo Frames, valued at $500.
Honourable Mention: Voucher for framing services from United Measures, valued at $500.
People's Choice Award: Artist art materials supply pack, supported by Derivan. Selected by popular vote.
Plus more to be announced.
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JUDGING:
Artworks will be assessed by one or more of the following criteria:
- Evidence of exceptional technical skill.
- Aesthetically outstanding.
- Clear, concise concept.
- Innovative approach to your chosen medium.
The decision of the judges is final.
The Judging Panel consists of a GUEST JUDGE, supported by the Brunswick Street Gallery Director, Sean Smith, Brunswick Street Gallery Manager, Jacqui Burnes, Brunswick Street Gallery Exhibitions Manager Alex Ramsdale.
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GALLERY:
Brunswick Street Gallery
Level 1 and 2, 322 Brunswick Street, Wurundjeri Country, Fitzroy VIC 3065.
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APPLICATION CONDITIONS:
To enter, an Entry Form must be submitted online by Sunday 19. May (11:59pm).
Entry fees must be paid online by Sunday 19 May.
All entries will be exhibited during the Fifty Squared Art Prize exhibition from 22 June–5 July 2024.
Entries from all levels of experience welcome.
Artists must be aged 16 years and older.
Maximum of ten artworks per entrant.
Supplied artwork statements are to be used for judging contention only, and will not be displayed in the exhibition.
It is the artists responsibility to ensure their artwork does not infringe on copyright. Copyright or licensing of each artwork must belong to the artist.
National and international artists welcome.
Brunswick Street Gallery will not accept content that is obscene in any way, pornographic, indecent, inflammatory, defamatory or racist to any person or group of people.
Brunswick Street Gallery reserves the right to cancel any entries or not display work that is in breach of any of the Terms and Conditions.
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ENTRY:
To enter you must fill out our online Entry Form.
Entry Fee is $55 per artwork (Max 10 works accepted per entrant).
All entries exhibited from 22 June–5 July 2024.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
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DELIVERY OF ARTWORK:
Delivering in person: Artwork must be delivered Saturday 15 June and Friday 16 June 2024, between 10am–6pm ONLY.
Delivering by post/courier: 3–14 June 2024.
Due to storage limitations, artwork will NOT be received via in person drop off before 15 June.
If artwork is not delivered by these dates, it will not be included in the exhibition and fees will not be refunded.
Delivery costs are at the expense of the artist.
All artwork must arrive at the gallery ready to hang. Please see Artwork Guide below or email team@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au if unsure.
Packaging will not be stored by the gallery for artists dropping off works in person. Artists are responsible for bringing the appropriate packaging for transport of works upon collection.
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ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS:
All artworks measure 50x50cm (HxW) or less, INCLUDING frames/display apparatus.
The artworks do not have to be square. Acceptable artworks will measure less than 50cm in Height, and less than 50cm in Width. (Eg: 40x30cm accepted).
If measuring over 50cm on ANY side it will be ineligible for inclusion.
If measuring over 50cm on ANY side AFTER FRAMING it will be ineligible for inclusion. Eg: Frame must not measure larger than 50cm.
All artworks, 2-Dimensional (wall based, such as painting, drawing, photography) are accepted.
“3-Dimensional” sculptures will be accepted, provided they do not measure larger than 50x50cm and 10cm deep, and MUST be able to be hung on the wall.
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HANGING ARTWORKS:
All framed artworks must be wired (picture hanging wire) or have d-rings attached for hanging. Canvases may be hung off their stretcher frames.
All artwork must arrive at the gallery ready to hang. Please see Artwork Guide below or email team@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au if unsure.
All unframed works will be pinned through or have tabs attached by the gallery.
If magnets are required they must be supplied by the artist.
If your work does not have a sufficient hanging mechanism on the back that will hold the work up for the duration of the exhibition the work will not be hung and you will not be refunded your entry fee.
Works on canvas will be hung via their stretcher frames where appropriate.
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LABELLING OF ARTWORKS:
The artist's name AND title of the work MUST be written or securely labelled on the back of the work itself for clear identification. Unlabelled and therefore unidentified works will not be exhibited at discretion of gallery management, and in these cases the exhibition fee will not be refunded.
Please clearly label all postal/courier packaging with your name so we can identify it upon its arrival.
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DIPTYCHS/TRIPTYCHS:
Artists can enter multiple works (such as a diptych or triptych) as a single work only if they are approved by Prize staff and must adhere to the following:
All components/artworks, when installed together as a whole, measure under 50x50cm. Any arrangements that exceed this limit will be treated as multiple works.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single price and will not be sold separately.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single work (with a single title) and will not be labelled separately.
In the event they do not meet these requirements the components must be entered as separate works with an artwork fee for each.
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COLLECTION AND RETURN OF WORKS (IN PERSON):
Artist/courier collection in person: Unsold works MUST be collected from Brunswick Street Gallery between 10am-6pm on Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July 2024. Work not collected by this date will be charged a $25 late fee.
Works not collected by 7 August 2024 will be disposed.
In the event you cannot collect personally, a proxy may be nominated by the artist to collect on their behalf. Proxy’s names must be emailed to the Prize team and their matching ID must be shown to collect the artwork.
Packaging will not be stored by the gallery for artists dropping off works in person. Artists are responsible for bringing the appropriate packaging for transport of works upon collection.
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RETURN OF WORKS (BY POST/COURIER):
Interstate and remote artists: Unsold works can be posted back to artists via post and labels arranged by the gallery.
It is the artist's responsibility to contact the gallery prior to the exhibition closing date to request this service and confirm their address by Thursday 4 July 2024.
The gallery will package the artwork for return.
Only clearly labelled packaging, appropriate for re-use, will be stored by Brunswick Street Gallery to return via posted works in. Brunswick Street Gallery will endeavour to reuse packaging wherever appropriate.
Once the artwork is packaged at the conclusion of exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery will create an invoice for delivery back to the artist. This is the ONLY method we will accept–please do not pre-book couriers as we cannot guarantee being able to pack your work in order to meet their timeframe.
Brunswick Street Gallery will email you an invoice to make payment for your artwork return. Return of works via courier is at the artist's expense.
Upon payment of our return invoice, Brunswick Street will arrange for your artwork to be delivered back to the artist.
If the artist wishes to make their own in person or proxy collections arrangements, they must inform the gallery before exhibition's end so it can be made ready for collection on the appropriate day.
Due to the volume of works, those returned by post may take up to 30 days to be delivered.
If no request is made by the artist for courier return, artworks will be treated as uncollected and disposed of on the aforementioned date. You must notify Brunswick Street Gallery of your courier return details by Thursday 4 July. Entering your address on your application form does not count as requesting courier return.
To request for a courier return, please fill out the form in the links menu below.
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ARTWORK SALES:
30% Gallery Commission on all artwork sales applies. This includes GST where applicable.
Artists will be contacted in the event of a sale.
In the event of a sale, the bank details supplied on your entry form will be used for payment of sales. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure bank details are correct at time of entry.
Artist Settlements are prepared and finalised up to 30 days after exhibition’s end.
Due to the volume of artworks, online catalogues will not be available for artworks in the Art Prize.
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INSURANCE AND ARTWORK DAMAGE:
Artworks damaged in transit to the prize will not be hung. You will be contacted with evidence of damage to claim with your courier, and a quote for its return to you can be prepared where applicable.
While we take the utmost care of artwork, following industry best practice, Brunswick Street Gallery takes no responsibility for theft, loss or damage of artwork. It is advised that concerned artists purchase their own insurance.
Artwork deemed unfit to hang will be returned to the artist at the artist’s cost.
Enter Online with our online entry form: www.brunswickstreetgallery.events
$55 per artwork entered.
Maximum 10 artworks per entrant.
All entered artworks displayed from the 22 June–5 July 2024.
Artworks can be available for sale throughout the exhibition.
Artworks will be assessed by one or more of the following criteria:
- Evidence of exceptional technical skill.
- Aesthetically outstanding.
- Clear, concise concept.
- Innovative approach to your chosen medium.
The decision of the judges is final.
GUEST JUDGE: TO BE ANNOUNCED
All artworks entered can be made available for sale. Artists have the opportunity to set a sale price in the entry form with artwork details.
Due to the volume of work received each art prize, artworks will not be available to view online and there will be no catalogue available.
Brunswick Street Gallery takes a 30% commission on sales, GST included.
For collectors, any artwork sale enquiries can be directed to sales@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au
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