You’ve asked for it, so here is some information of a few competitions coming up over the next couple of months with the relevant information needed to enter them.
All information comes directly from the competition websites. Please follow the links to the proper websites if you need more information.
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| The SCOTS PGC College Art Prize will be held on Friday and Saturday October 21 and 22 at the College Assembly Hall Oxenham Street, Warwick.Further Information contact Mrs Joanne Fessey 07 4667 4924 |
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Online Poster/Visual Media Competition
To promote Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM), this October in Australia, Living Well is holding an Online Poster/Visual Media Competition. This Competition is now a joint project with 1in6.org from the USA, as equal partners, we are committed to assisting men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences to live healthier, happier lives.
In partnership with 1in6.org, we are offering three prizes, totalling $1500 in prize money, to the artist/s who create a Poster or Visual Media which best expresses the theme:
‘Sexual abuse is something that I experienced… It’s not who I am.’
Art is a powerful medium that can both bear witness and support personal and social change. This competition provides an avenue for artists, art students, art educators, art therapists, anyone, to use their creativity to express and explore this complex issue.
Rationale for this theme
The statement ‘Sexual abuse is something that I experienced… It is not who I am’ was made by a man attending the Living Well Service. It has been chosen as the competition theme for the way that it both acknowledges a man’s experience of sexual abuse and his commitment to living a life defined by him.
Research tell us that 1 in 6 men will experience childhood sexual abuse and that on average they will take 22 years to tell someone about it, 10 years longer than women. When men do come forward, they often talk of their being limited public awareness or supportive accounts that speak to their experience.
In our work with men who have been subjected to sexual abuse our challenge is to find ways to both acknowledge the profound horror, pain and difficulties produced by sexual assault, whilst simultaneously noticing and supporting a person’s struggles, ways of managing, holding on to hope, engaging with and commitment to living a full life. At Living Well and 1in6 we see our work as inspiring, hopeful, transformative, life supporting work that acknowledges that people’s lives are multi-storied. We are looking to reward and promote the poster/visual media that navigates this complex terrain and best addresses the identified theme ‘Sexual abuse is something that I experienced… It is not who I am.’
Visual Media can raise awareness and become inspirational
Note: Take a look at the gallery of posters we have collected. In referring to this material, we would ask that competition entrants see these resources as a record of what has already been produced, not what might be produced. In developing an entry for submission, please be aware that posters and visual media that utilise offensive or sexualised imagery will not be included in the competition.
We very much welcome entries in both traditional poster format and ‘new visual electronic media’ from anywhere in the world. There is no requirement to include or not include the text ‘Sexual abuse is something that I experienced… It is not who I am’. The intention is for the Poster/Visual Media to become an expression of this theme in ways that connects with the viewer and conveys the message.
$1500 in Prize Money
- 1st prize – $1000 (Awarded by Competition Panel)
- Runner up – $250 (Awarded by Competition Panel)
- People’s choice – $250
- Competition Panel will be announced soon – watch this space.
- Submissions to be received by the 3rd of October 2011
- Winners to be announced on the 26th of October 2011
Competition Panel
Accepted posters/visual media will be posted to the Competition Entries page of this site to support voting for the people’s choice. It is also planned, with artists approval, for a montage of submitted posters/visual media to be developed and posted online in video format.
How you can help. In order to assist us in promoting this event, as well as increasing awareness and support for those who have experienced sexual violence, we ask that you let as many people as you can know about the competition, be it by email, word of mouth, on Facebook, twitter, Tumblr, or some other means. Please distribute this Competition Flyer and/or link this page.
Or take a look at the competition entries so far.
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2011 Hornsby Art Prize
The Hornsby Art Prize is a major annual arts event sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society and other local organisations.
About the Hornsby Art Prize
It has a rapidly growing profile of excellence amongst local government art awards. Artists of diverse ages, backgrounds and artistic styles from all over Australia are encouraged to enter.
Flickr gallery entries from the 2010 Hornsby Art Prize
About the prizes
The artist winning the major prize will be awarded $5,000 cash and the winning work will be acquired into the Hornsby Shire Council Art Collection. The total prize pool exceeds $16,000 worth of cash, scholarships, art materials, memberships and subscriptions for artists.
About entry for this year’s competition
This year, we will be processing entries for the Hornsby Art Prize by online submission. Pre-selection of works for exhibition will be by assessment of digital photographs. Both Council’s Arts Desk and the Hornsby Art Society will be available to help artists acquire the skills they need to submit their online entry. Details on how to access this assistance are provided below.
How to enter
- Create your work or choose a work you have created since October 2009
- Submit an online entry, including photographs of your work by 12 midnight on 13 October 2011
- Pay your entry fee by 5pm on 14 October 2011
- You will receive a letter advising whether your work has been pre-selected for exhibition and final adjudication. If advised, deliver your work to Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook on Sunday 20 November 2011 between 2pm and 6pm
- Come along to the Awards Night on Saturday 27 November from 6pm to hear the winners announced. Presentation will begin at 7pm.
- Collect your work from Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre on Sunday 28 November, between 4.15pm-7pm
>> Go to online submission form
>> Read conditions of entry
Assistance with online entry
Hornsby Art Society will conduct workshops to assist artists with online prize submissions and the digital photography of artworks. Workshops will be held on Monday 19 September and Saturday 24 September and bookings are essential. For further information/how to book, please contact the Hornsby Art Society at www.hornsbyartsociety.com.au or call 9476 8869 / 0432 619 966 or email president@hornsbyartsociety.com.au.
Additional assistance with online submissions and digital photography of artwork can be accessed by contacting Ms Sarah Chang, Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Hornsby Shire Council at schang@hornsby.nsw.gov.au or 02 9847 6893.
Prizes
The prizes below comprise of cash, merchandise certificates, scholarships for tuition and memberships.
The prizes below comprise of cash, merchandise certificates, scholarships for tuition and memberships.
Hornsby Art Prize
- One prize valued at $6,625 comprising $5000 cash, $1,300 Art Scene West Ryde scholarship, $200 Chroma Australia merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
Painting
- 1st prize – $925 comprising $500 cash, $300 Chroma Australia merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 2nd prize – $425 comprising $200 cash, $100 S&S Creativity merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 3rd prize – $225 comprising $100 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
Sculpture
- 1st prize – $925 comprising $500 cash, $300 S&S Creativity merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 2nd prize – $425 comprising $200 cash, $100 S&S Creativity merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 3rd prize – $225 comprising $100 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
Drawing and printmaking
- 1st prize – $925 comprising $500 cash, $300 North Shore Art Supplies merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 2nd prize – $425 comprising $200 cash, $100 North Shore Art Supplies merchandise certificate, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 3rd prize – $225 comprising $100 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
Youth Senior
- 1st prize – $625 comprising $500 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 2nd prize – $325 comprising $200 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 3rd prize – $225 comprising $100 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
Youth Junior
- 1st prize – $610 comprising $500 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art Society
- 2nd prize – $310 comprising $200 cash, Art Almanac annual subscription, membership to the Hornsby Art S
Project partners
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On Saturday October 22nd an outdoor art fair will be staged in Taylor Square North in conjunction with the Oxford Arts Festival 2011. Over 200 artworks will be on view to the public; with live entertainment, street theatre, celebrities, special guest speakers and many prizes to be won.
There will be a prize for landscape and portraiture, with the theme being the Postcode 2010 Precinct. Guests in attendance will choose the winner of the People’s Choice by casting their vote on the day. The entry fee per work is $25 which includes a canvas available at TAP Gallery. You may use your own canvas, however, it must be the same size (40 x 50cm or 16” x 20”) and must be unframed for easy hanging on the day. Click here for more information.
This is a community event that is designed to highlight and recognise the unique character of the area. The 2010 Postcode has many iconic features including two large Arts Institutions: The National Art School & College of Fine Arts (COFA); historic architecture; its urban lanscape and landmarks; The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras; The Gay Mile; the night clubs; iconic drag queens; the many homeless, fabulous local identities and many other interesting subjects. There is no shortage of inspiration!
All artists, in all mediums are invited to enter the Oxford Art Prize. Over $3000 worth of prizes to be won. All works are guaranteed to be hung.
Local businesses have rallied to support this valuable project; the major sponsors being The Love 2010 Business Partnership, Oxford Art Supplies, Alternative Media Group and TAP Gallery. The art prize aims to highlight the hidden gems of this internationally renowned cultural quarter; in and surrounding Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Oxford Street and Taylor Square. Above are some wonderful artworks from 2010.
For further information contact:
Lesley Dimmick | Director, TAP Gallery | Ph: (02) 8603 5486
facebook page: facebook.com/oxfordartsfestival
website: oxfordartsfestival.com.au
email address: create@oxfordartsfestival.com.au
twitter: twitter.com/OxfordArtsFest
THE OXFORD ART PRIZE 2011
Taylor Square North
22nd OCTOBER 11AM – 4PM
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37th Alice Prize
37th Alice Prize 2012Download entry details for Alice Prize 2012 using the links below
Alice Prize 2012 Entry FormAlice Prize 2012
Conditions of EntryThe judge for the 37th Alice Prize 2012:
Nick Mitzevich, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia
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Linden Postcard ShowThis show is Linden’s annual fundraising activity for the year with all money raised, through entry fees and sales, going directly towards Linden’s exhibition programs.The Postcard Show also gives artists the chance to show and sell their work in a popular exhibition in a major contemporary art space – that visitors love!The Postcard Show derives its name from the tradition of selecting six works to be reproduced and sold as Linden postcards.All works entered must not be larger than 30cm x 30cm x 30cm.
Download 2012 Postcard Show Entry Form [PDF 95KB]More about the 2010 Postcard ShowMore about the 2011 Postcard Show
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Welcome to theCity of Albany Art Prize website
The City of Albany Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize open to all Australian artists for a two dimensional painting.
With a first prize of $25 000, The City of Albany Art Prize aims to attract entries from artists of excellence from throughout Australia.
As well as this major cash prize, the winner will have the opportunity to spend up to four weeks in a self-contained studio cottage, at the Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany, with $2500 for associated expenses.
Two non-acquisitive Highly Commended Prizes of $1 000 each may also be awarded, at the judges’ discretion.
Artworks entered into this art prize are to be substantially painted, meaning that other media such as those used in drawing (for example, pencil and charcoal), printmaking and collage can be included, but only if paint remains the dominant medium.
The artwork must be able to be hung (pinning or another method of direct attachment to the wall is not acceptable).
Photography and sculpture are not accepted.
This prize is proudly sponsored by The Jack Family Charitable Trust and presented by the City of Albany. The winning artwork will become part of the City of Albany Art Collection.
2012 Call for entries
Entries are now called for the 2012 City of Albany Art Prize.
Entry Forms and payment are to be received by post or delivery to the City of Albany by 4.30 pm Friday December 2, 2011.
Entry Forms and digital images will not be accepted by email.
2012 Image Upload
Please upload your images here.
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WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2012 on February 2, WetlandCare Australia is hosting their 5th annual Australia wide art and photography competition. There are categories for young people and adults, and for the first time the competition includes categories specifically for Indigenous artists.
The categories in the competition have been designed to give as many people as possible the opportunity to submit entries. The categories are:
WetlandCare Australia Awards
WetlandCare Australia Senior Management will select 3 of the winning works selected by the judges in Art, Indigenous Art or Photography that best promote the organisations objectives for the next 12 months. These works will be awarded a WetlandCare Australia Award, and will be used in promotional materials and events. See the Rules of the Competition for full details.
Prizes on offer:
- 3 Nights accommodation for 2 adults in Ramada Breakas Vanuatu Garden Fare with Continental breakfast daily included: valued at AUD$720. Valid February 2012 – February 2013. Some block out dates may apply.
- 2 night stay for a family of 4 in a 2 Bedroom Riverview Suite at Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina, valued at $630. Valid 02 February 2012 – 02 August 2012. Some block out dates apply.
- 2 night stay for a couple in a Hotel Spa Room at Ramada Hotel and Suites Ballina, valued at $330. Valid 02 February 2012 – 02 August 2012. Some block out dates apply.
All artworks and photographs must be the original work of the entrant, and provided on paper, unframed and up to A3 in size.
All categories of the competition are acquisitive; reproductions of the winning entries of the WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition may be used by WetlandCare Australia to promote wetlands, and the work of WetlandCare Australia.
Competition theme
Wetlands, Tourism and Recreation
For more information about the wise use of wetlands for recreation and other pursuits, you can download the WetlandCare Australia Fact Sheet:
Wise Use of Wetlands
You can also draw inspiration from our facebook page and see some of the amazing wetlands that we are working hard to promote and protect: www.fb.com/wetlandcare
The winning works from the 2011 competition can be viewed in the online gallery and there is also a selection you can view on Flickr
Click here to see the gallery
Click here to see Flickr
The Ramsar Convention website also has information on using wetlands for Tourism and Recreation. See http://www.ramsar.org
Competition coordinator Liz Hajenko says of the theme: “It can cover so many of the different ways we all engage with wetlands and waterways: everything from fishing, sharing time in nature with family and friends, bird watching, through to the benefits and challenges of tourism.”
Click here to read the press release on the launch of the Indigenous prizes
Enter now!
Further information and conditions of entry (including the Rules of the Competition) for the WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition 2012 is located with the entry forms for the respective categories.
Please print out and fill in the entry forms and post them with your artwork and photographs. If you are under 18, don’t forget to get an adult to sign your application.
Click here to download a print-friendly version of the ART entry form
Click here to download a print-friendly version of the INDIGENOUS ART entry form
Click here to download a print-friendly version of the PHOTOGRAPHY entry form
The competition closes on December 2 2011. Winners will be notified on December 22 2011 and awarded their prizes on February 1 2012 at an official awards ceremony at the CSIRO Discovery Centre in Canberra.
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day falls on February 2 each year. It is an international event declared by the United Nations to commemorate the signing of the Ramsar Convention to protect and preserve wetlands around the world. World Wetlands Day is an excellent opportunity to undertake activities focused on raising awareness of the values and environmental benefits of wetlands, both locally and globally. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2011 is Wetlands, Tourism and Recreation
If you are interested in gaining more information on World Wetlands Day and the Ramsar Convention, see http://www.ramsar.org/.
Wetlands are essential, not only as an intrinsic component of balanced ecosystems and sustainable catchments, but also because they provide services to human society and biodiversity generally. The solutions our planets’ needs require creativity and new ideas – a great opportunity to link art and the environment!
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I HEART KIRRIBILLI
SUBMISSIONS DUE 15 OCTOBER
You can submit your entry form online before the day, or do it when you drop off your artworks.
Artworks must be submitted between 10am – 2pm on Saturday 15th October, at Church by the Brigde, 7 Broughton Street Kirribilli.
Please read the full terms and conditions document below.
Submision Deadline: 15th OctExhibition open: 22nd – 29th Oct
I HEART KIRRIBILLI
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– Painting
– Photography
– Graphic Design
– Prose/Poetry
– Youth (12-18years)I Heart Kirribilli aims to profile artworks that have been created by techniques of painting, photography and drawing/sketch, that serve as an ‘introduction to Kirribilli’.Artists are invited to explore the question: If you had to explain or introduce to a stranger on the street, the suburb of Kirribilli (her people, character, profile, charm), what would you say?We are seeking artworks that provide an insightful introduction to this community – whether it pertains to the rhythm of community life, a particular moment, a regular or one-off event, a celebration, a special meeting place, a local identity or interesting character, a sub-culture, the natural or man-made environment.We encourage artists to use one or more of the following questions as a starting point for their introduction to Kirribilli:
– What makes Kirribilli, Kirribilli?
– How do you define Kirribilli?
– How do others define Kirribilli?
– How does Kirribilli compare to her neighbours near or far?
– Who is Kirribilli ?
We are looking for striking works that will resonate with locals, intrigue tourists and engage passers-by.
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Copyright Agency Limited launches Artlike competition on Facebook
Copyright Agency Limited (CAL), a leading Australian rights management organisation, today announced the launch of Artlike, an art appreciation initiative using social media platform, Facebook.
Artlike is an art competition run through CAL’s Artists’ Resale Royalty Facebook page – where budding artists can submit their work to CAL for posting on the page, with the winner chosen by the amount of ‘Likes’ received.
Since June 2010, CAL has played a larger role in the visual arts sector after being selected to manage the artists’ resale royalty scheme on behalf of the Australian government.
CAL’s Visual Arts Manager, Tristan Chant, explains that Artlike is designed to help CAL engage with the arts scene by providing the platform for artists to reach broader audiences.
‘Exposure is something up and coming artists cannot do without. And while the traditional means of getting people to see your art won’t be going anywhere fast, digital media is opening up more opportunities for the young artist to make a name for themselves,’ says Tristan.
Tristan says the competition will effectively use Facebook’s existing functionality to give artists an opportunity to show their talents. ‘Artists are realising the value of social media in showing others what they can do. They can test the waters with their works before going the whole hog in an exhibition.’
The winning artwork will be published in the print and electronic editions of Calendar – CAL’s quarterly magazine along with a short profile of the artist, which will be sent to over 15,000 creators all over Australia. CAL will be running this competition periodically every three months to coincide with Calendar’s quarterly publishing schedule.
‘Artlike offers participants considerable exposure, as well as the added benefit of review from their peers. From CAL’s perspective, we hope that the additional traffic to our Resale Royalty Facebook page, will help to spread the word about the royalties being paid to artists under the artists’ resale royalty scheme,’ Tristan adds.
To find out more about Artlike or to download the application please click here. Please read and agree to all Terms and Conditions before entering.
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