Art Prize

Blue Mountains Art Prize

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Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions it has been decided to postpone the BM Art Prize until a later date.

Entries will stay open till Friday December 3.

Delivery date is now Sunday December 5, 10:00-2:00.

Exhibition dates are now 9:00-5:00 Saturday December 11 and 10:00-4:00 Sunday December 12.

Works to be collected from 4:00 till 5:00 Sunday December 12.

Prize ceremony will be 2:00 Saturday December 11 for winners, their families, judges and BMCAC committee members.

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Entries Open July 19 2021

Over $4000 in prize pool.

Proudly brought to you by the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Glenbrook.

The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, a not for profit organisation, invites all artists to enter our 4th annual Art Prize.

As the first art centre in the Blue Mountains it has always been our mission to foster the arts in our community providing classes, workshops, groups and exhibitions. It’s now time for us to reward creativity!

Should Covid Restrictions prevent a physical exhibition, the art prize will be held with works to be viewed online. Please provide a jpeg with your submission.

Blue Mountains Art Prize Information

Open to all artists. Paintings, Ceramics, Mosaics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Textiles, Jewellery.

Entry Fee $25 per work. Limit of 2 entries per person.

Major Prize: Blue Mountains Art Prize $2000 sponsored by Anala Art Advisory

Minor Prizes include:

The Sadie Foster Prize $500 sponsored by Stuart Ayres MP
The Roy Brook Prize for Ceramics $500 sponsored by Cr. Brendan Christie
The Barbara Dahl Prize $250 sponsored by Susan Templeman MP
Youth Artist Prize $250 - The Back Door Gallery
Indigenous Artist Prize - $250 - The Back Door Gallery
Mosaic Prize $150 - Smalti Australia
Builders Accolade - $150 - BMCAC
Highly Commended $100 - Picture Framing Warehouse
Highly Commended Ceramics $TBA ArtSup
Highly Commended $100 -Stella's Gallery

Important dates:

Entries Open: 19th July, 2021

Entries Close: 10th September, 2021

Delivery: Sunday 12th September, 10am till 2pm.

Pick Up: Sunday 19th September, 4pm - 5pm

Prize ceremony by invitation: Saturday 18th September , 2-3 pm

Exhibition Open: Saturday 18th September

10:00am - 5:00pm,

and Sunday 19th, September 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sizes below are the MAXIMUM whether the works are framed or unframed. (Unframed must be foam core backed)

2D: 32cm x 32cm (12”x12”)
3D: 32cm x 32cm x 32cm (12”x12”x12”)

Works will be displayed at the discretion of the BMCAC Committee.

Works sold will be subject to a commission of 25%.

Art Prize Entry Form

Blue Mountains Art Prize Form

Please fill out the form below and pay using our secure credit card form to register your entry.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Contact Number
Bank Details ( for prize and sale payments)*
BSB and Account number
Categories*
- Youth Art Prize (under 25 yrs)
- Indigenous Artist Prize
- Mosaic Prize
- Ceramic Prize
- Open
Art Prize Entry
Price:
Number of Artworks*
Artwork Title #1*
Title of Artwork
Category #1*
What category does your artwork belong to?
Medium #1
What medium is your artwork?
Size #1*
Max 32cm x 32cm x 32cm
Price #1*
(including commission of 25%) (NFS if not for sale)
Artwork#1 Image*
Image must be labelled Name_Title_price, eg Smith.J_MoonRiver_$250
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artwork Title #2
Title of Artwork/Ceramic/Sculpture
Category #2
What category does your artwork belong to?
Medium #2
What medium is your artwork?
Size #2
Max 32cm x 32cm x 32cm
Price #2
(including commission of 25%) (NFS if not for sale)
Artwork#2 Image
Image must be labelled Name_Title_price, eg Smith.J_MoonRiver_$250
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Conditions of Entry*
Blue Mountains Art Prize Conditions of Entry
1. The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre Committee (the Committee) reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any artwork if deemed offensive, inappropriate or noncompliant with the Terms and Conditions of Entry.
2. Works submitted must be your original work and created within the last 12 months prior to the Art Prize.
3. A non-refundable entry fee of $25 per artwork must be included with your Entry Form.
4. A sales commission of 25% from each work sold will be retained by the Committee. The balance of works sold will be paid to the artist by cheque.
5. It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any GST liability to the Australian Taxation Office.
6. All works submitted are to be labelled on the back with artist name, artwork title, medium and price.
7. Framed works must include D hooks and wire or cord, no more than 5 cm from top edge, ready for hanging. Unframed works must be attached to foam core board. 3D works will be displayed on table top or plinths.
8. Artists are limited to 2 artworks for exhibition. 2D not exceeding a size 32cm
  x 32cm (12”x12”) framed or unframed. 3D not exceeding a size of 32cmx32cmx32cm (12”x12”x12”).
9. All artworks must be dry or they will not be hung.
10. All reasonable care will be taken when handling the works submitted. However, no liability will be accepted by the Committee for loss, theft or damage of works before, during or after the art show.
11. All transport and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.
12. The artist agrees to deliver and collect works during the times specified in this form.
13. Artworks, sold or unsold, may not be removed from the art prize until 4 pm on Sunday 19th Oct.
14. Artworks are to be delivered to: Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Cnr of Hare and Moore St, Glenbrook on Sunday 12 th Sept, 10:00-2:00. No exceptions
15. The recipient of this years’ Blue Mountains Art Prize, Sadie Foster Prize, Barbara Dahl Prize, Roy Brook Prize and BMCAC Young Artist Prize may have their artwork featured in the following years’ promotional material.
16. The Blue Mountains Art Prize, Sadie Foster Prize, Barbara Dahl Prize and Roy Brook Prize will be judged by independent individuals. Therefore these prizes will be open to all members of the public and all members of the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, including Committee Members.
17. The BMCAC Young Artist Prize will be judged by three Committee members (excluding the teachers of the children’s art classes).
I agree.
Credit Card*
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Processing Fee
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Art Prize

Blue Mountains Art Prize

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Entries Open July 19 2021

Over $4000 in prize pool.

Proudly brought to you by the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Glenbrook.

Important dates:

Art Prize Entry Form

Blue Mountains Art Prize Form

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