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.

Name*
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In case of sale or prize, funds will be sent by direct debit. Please provide BSB and Account number below.
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 basis that a hand made element is evident in the finished work. Entrants under 25 will be eligible for the BMCAC Youth Print Prize. Early career artists of all ages will be eligible for the Emerging Artist Award. Entrants of these prizes are not eligible for the major prize and other general prizes.
Price:
Youth Prize Entry*
Open to printmakers 25 years and under.
- Yes
- No
Emerging artist prize*
Available to early career artists of all ages.
- Yes
- No
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%)
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%)
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 24 months prior to the Print Prize.
3. Online entries begin Wednesday March 1, 2023 and must be submitted by Friday June 30, 2023 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 direct deposit.
6. All works must be for sale.
8. It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any GST liability to the Australian Taxation Office.
9. All works submitted are to be labelled on the back with artist name, artwork title, medium and price.
10. Framed works must include D hooks and wire or cord ready for hanging. Unframed works must be attached to foam core board. 3D works will be displayed on plinths or other available apparatus.
11. 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.
12. All artworks must be dry or they will not be hung.
13. 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.
14. All transport and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.
15. The artist agrees to deliver and collect works during the times specified in this form.
16. Artworks, sold or unsold, are not be removed from the art prize until after 5pm on Sunday, the July 9, 2023 under any circumstances. Collection concludes at 7pm.
17. Artworks are to be delivered to: Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Cnr of Hare and Moore St, Glenbrook on Sunday July 1, 10am – 2pm - No exceptions.
18. Alternative collection arrangements must be received in writing in advance of this event this includes the requirement of a permission note for a person to collect work on behalf of the artist.
19. 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.
20. The Blue Mountains Print Prize & 3 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.
22. The BMCAC Youth Print Prize and Highly Commended prize will be judged by the same judges of the adult prizes. 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.
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