Print Prize

Blue Mountains Print Prize

Entries Open September 1st

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: 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

Second Prize: Blue Mountains Print Prize – A studio art space for 2 weeks courtesy of ‘Cozens Street Studio Residency’ (excludes accommodation)

Third Prize: Blue Mountains Print Prize – $200 courtesy of long term social project ‘Duly Priced Drink’

Highly Commended: Blue Mountains Print Prize – Printmaking pack including paper courtesy of ArtSup

Youth – Blue Mountains Print Prize (under 25s): TBA shortly

Youth Print Encouragement Award – Blue Mountains Print Prize (under 25s): Printmaking pack including paper courtesy of ArtSup

Judge: Gary Shinfield
Speaker: Samara Kendall

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.

Entrants under the age of 25 will be eligible for the BMCAC Young Print Prize.

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

Second Prize: Blue Mountains Print Prize – A studio art space for 2 weeks courtesy of ‘Cozens Street Studio Residency’ (excludes accommodation)

Third Prize: Blue Mountains Print Prize – $200 courtesy of long term social project ‘Duly Priced Drink’

Highly Commended: Blue Mountains Print Prize – Printmaking pack including paper courtesy of ArtSup

Youth – Blue Mountains Print Prize (under 25s): TBA shortly

Youth Print Encouragement Award – Blue Mountains Print Prize (under 25s): Printmaking pack including paper courtesy of ArtSup

Judge: Gary Shinfield
Speaker: Samara Kendall

Important dates:

Entries Open: September 1st

Entries Close: October 5th

Delivery: Sunday October 27th, 9am-12pm, no exceptions.

Pick Up: Sunday 3rd Noveber @ 5pm

Opening Night: Friday 1st November, 6:30pm

Exhibition Open: Saturday & Sunday – November 2-3, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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

PO Box 41

Glenbrook

NSW 2773

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.

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Print Prize Entry
The Blue Mountains Print Prize is open to a variety of printmaking methods including; etching, aquatint, collograph, silkscreen, drypoint, linocut, woodblock, lithography, Eco printing and textiles. Fine art commercial printing is permitted on the bases that a hand made element is evident in the finished work. Entrants under 25 will be eligible for the BMCAC Young Print Prize.
Price: $ 25.00
Number of Artworks*
Printwork Title #1*
Title of Printwork
Category #1*
What category does your printwork belong to?
Medium #1
What medium is your printwork?
Size #1*
Max 45cm x 35cm
Price #1*
(including commission of 25%) (NFS if not for sale)
Printwork Title #2
Title of Printwork
Category #2
What category does your printwork belong to?
Medium #2
What medium is your printwork?
Size #2
Max 45cm x35cm
Price #2
(including commission of 25%) (NFS if not for sale)
Conditions of Entry*
Blue Mountains Print 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 Print Prize.
3. Entry Forms must be submitted by 5th October 2019 to confirm your space.
4. A non-refundable entry fee of $25 per artwork must be included with your Entry Form.
5. 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.
6. It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any GST liability to the Australian Taxation Office.
7. All works submitted are to be labelled on the back with artist name, artwork title, medium and price.
8. 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.
9. Artists are limited to 2 artworks for exhibition. 2D not exceeding a size 45cm x 35cm framed or unframed. 3D not exceeding a size of 45 cmx35 cmx35 cm.
10. All artworks must be dry or they will not be hung.
11. 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.
12. All transport and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.
13. The artist agrees to deliver and collect works during the times specified in this form.
14. Artworks, sold or unsold, may not be removed from the art prize until 5 pm on Sunday, the 3rd of September 2019.
15. Artworks are to be delivered to: Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Cnr of Hare and Moore St, Glenbrook on Sunday the 27th of October between 9am and 12pm. No exceptions
16. The recipient of the inaugural Blue Mountains Print Prize and two Highly Commended Printmaking prizes, may have their artwork featured in the following years’ promotional material.
17. The Blue Mountains Print Prize & 2 x Highly Commended Print prizes will be open to all members of the public and all members of the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, including Committee Members. The BMCAC Young Print Prize will be judged by the same judges of the adult prizes. The young print prize is open to all members of the community and Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre students and members under 25 years of age.
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