Open Art Awards – Terms and Conditions of Entry

  1. Entry to the awards is open to all current residents of the South East of South Australia and Western Victoria.
  2. The SEAS OAA Committee reserves the right to withhold any entry from the exhibition at its discretion. Artists are expected to comply with all Safety Regulations of the Riddoch Art Gallery and the Mount Gambier City Council.
  3. All prizes are awarded at the sole discretion of the judges and no correspondence will be entered into. The judges reserve the right not to award a prize in any of the categories.
  4. All entries must be the original work of the entrant, must have been completed within the last two years and must not have previously won an award in any other competition.
  5. Entry fees (non-refundable) are for each artwork submitted – Members $20 and Non-members $30 and must be received by COB Friday 19th July. Receipting of art works will be Sunday 8th October from 12pm until 4pm.
  6. Each artist may only enter one art work. Artists may withdraw an entry but please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
  7. Please nominate each work in one category only.
  8. Works entered in the exhibition may be for sale. If not for sale, works must be marked ‘NFS’. For insurance purposes, a valuation must be stated on the entry form even if the entry is ‘NFS’.
  9. A commission of 25% (+ GST on the commission) will be charged by the Riddoch Art Gallery on the sale of each work.
  10. Exhibitors give consent for work to be reproduced for promotional and publicity purposes.
  11. Work will not be accepted unless ready to hang using D-clips and picture wire only; clearly labelled (using attached labels) on the outside of the bubble wrap/packaging and attached to the back or underneath of the work itself to clearly identify each entry.
  12. Paintings and 2D works must not exceed 1.2 x 1.2 metres including the frame. 3D works must be of reasonable size and be able to be handled by up to two people.
  13. All works are to remain part of the exhibition until it closes on Sunday the 13th of October.
  14. The South East Art Society and Riddoch Art Gallery will take all reasonable care of the works but accept no responsibility for loss or damage. Artists accept responsibility for the transportation of works.
  15. All prizes (except Peoples’ Choice Award) will be presented at the exhibition opening, Friday 9th of August.
  16. Delivery and collection of works must be on the dates and times specified at which time representatives of the South East Art Society will be present. The Riddoch Art Gallery will not accept works delivered or collected outside these times. If you are unable to attend at the specified times, contact SEAS on 0434873166 to make alternative arrangements.
  17. Works not claimed within a month of the collection date shall be deemed to be the property of the South East Art Society Inc and will be disposed of as the Society sees fit.

Awards by Category

Painting

Works on Paper

3D Art

Mixed Media

Patron’s Award

Photography

Digital Art

Member Award

Textiles

Recycled

People’s Choice Award

Inclusive Award