Entries Open March 1st 2023

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 print makers to enter our inaugural Print Prize to celebrate our new print room.

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!

Major Prize: 2 week solo exhibition (value $2000) courtesy of Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts

Emerging Artist: 2 week solo exhibition (value $1100) courtesy of Gallery NWC: St Leonards, 'Gallery 2'

Second Prize: 2 week solo exhibition (value $900) courtesy of Gallery NWC: St Leonards , 'Gallery 1'

Third Prize: A handmade paper pack to the value of $200courtesy of Black BirdPaper

Youth Prize (U.25): One year subscription to Imprint Magazine courtesy of The PrintCouncil of Australia

Youth H.Commended: Courtesy of BMCAC

2 x H.Commended: Courtesy of BMCAC

Judging Panel: TBC

Curator: Katherine Kennedy

Contact: 0402 470 231 (text preferred)

Address: Corner Hare and Moore St, Glenbrook

Blue Mountains Print Prize Information

Open to a variety of printmaking methods including; etching, aquatint, collograph, silkscreen, drypoint, linocut, woodblock, lithography, Eco printling and textiles. Fine art commercial printing is permitted on the bases that a hand made element is evident in the finished work.

The BMCAC Emerging Artist, Youth Print Prize and Highly Commended prize will be judged by the same judges of the adult prizes.

The BLUE MOUNTAINS EMERGING ARTIST AWARD will be awarded to a local artist who is emerging in their career. This artist will display a unique and promising visual style. This artist will be awarded a 2 week solo exhibition (value $1100) courtesy of Gallery NWC: St Leonards, 'Gallery 2'. This prize is available to all and is not to be misunderstood as only available to those under 25 years of age. Similar to the overall BMPP awarded recipient, this award will go to a person displaying genuine creative flair unique to their own practice. This person will be deemed to possess a potential which could benefit from mentorship support and an exhibition deadline. This person will have noted their interest in this prize when submitting their entry online. This means they view themselves as receptive or inviting of further support.

The youth prizes are open to all members of the community and Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre students and members under 25 years of age.

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

Major Prize: Blue Mountains Print Prize – An exhibition package for a 2 week solo exhibition to the value of almost $2000 courtesy of Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts

Important dates:

Entries Open: March 1st 2023

Entries Close: June 30th 2023

Delivery: July 1st 2023 10am – 2pm - No exceptions.

Pick Up: Not before Sunday 9th June from 5pm - 7pm.

Opening Night: Friday 7th July, 6:30pm - 8pm

Exhibition Open: Saturday & Sunday – 8 & 9th June 10:00 till 4:00.

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

2D: 45cm x 33cm
3D: 45cm x 35cm x 35cm

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

Works will be accepted by mail. Works must be flat packed and include a stamped self addressed envelope or label for return mail. Works must arrive before the closing date.

Mailing address:

BMCAC Print Prize

c/- K.Kennedy

11 Olivet St

Glenbrook

NSW 2773

NB: Third prize sponsor 'Black Bird Paper' will be present 9am - 2pm, Saturday 1 July 2023, for artists to meet during artwork drop off. Marguerite of Black Bird Paper will be showcasing and selling paper to printmakers on this day.

We thank our valued Sponsors.

Print Prize Entry Form

Blue Mountains Print Prize Form

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