Over $4000 in prizes! Our Annual Art Exhibition 2019 is open to Adult Members and NextGen (under 20) Artists.
Major Prizes:
Adult Members — First Prize $1000, Seven (7) $250 prizes awarded to the best artwork in each of the following categories: Oils/Acrylics, Watercolour, Photography, Printmaking, Drawing, Pastels, Other Media.
NextGen (under 20 years of age) — First Prize $500, Three (3) $200 prizes awarded to the best artwork in each of the following age groups: Under 19, Under 15 and Under 10.
Major Sponsor: The Shire of Cardinia
Timeline:
Friday 11th October, 5pm — Entries close
Thursday 31st October, 3pm-6pm — Deliver artworks to Emerald Arts Society, Cnr Church & Anne Sts, Emerald
Saturday 2nd November, 12 noon — OFFICIAL OPENING, Emerald Arts Society. Open until 4pm.
Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th November — Exhibition open 10am–4pm
Monday 4th November — Collection of Artworks 4pm–6pm
>> DOWNLOAD the Entry Form (PDF)
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
*All adult entrants must be current members of the Emerald Arts Society
*All exhibits must be the original work of the exhibitor.
*All works must be for sale, except artwork from NextGen (under 20) artists.
*All works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
*All works are displayed at the discretion of the Emerald Arts Society Committee, which reserves the right not to hang exhibits if they are deemed inappropriate.
***All artworks must be secure and ready to hang, Flat screws are to be inserted in the back with wire or strong cord sufficient to support the weight of the artwork. No protruding screws.
*Name of entrant, telephone number, title of work, medium and price must be displayed on the back of each work. (Labels are attached)
*For Adults the total number of entries is limited to SIX (6) per entrant, with a maximum of FOUR (4) artworks in any one medium. For NextGen total number of works is limited to Four (4)
*The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence regarding judging or awards will be entered into.
*The judge does not have to make an award if it is deemed that art work is not up to standard.
*The Emerald Arts Society will exercise reasonable care with exhibits but it is not responsible for loss or damage to works while they are in transit or during the exhibition.
*The entry fee per work is $6.00. Pairs are treated as separate entries.
*Payment can be made by Cheque, Cash, or EFT. Please specify type of payment on your entry form.
*Maximum size of exhibits: No work to exceed one (1) metre along any one side.
*The Emerald Arts Society will deduct 25% commission for all works sold during or as a result of the exhibition.
*No substitutes will be accepted after the closing date.
*All entered artworks are to be delivered to the exhibition venue, the EAS Studio, corner of Anne & Church
*Streets, Emerald on Thursday 31st October 2019 between 3.00 and 6.00pm.
*Unsold artworks must be collected from the exhibition venue on Monday 4th of November between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm. Artworks not collected by 30th November 2019 become the property of Emerald Arts Society
and may be sold.
*These conditions are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Emerald Arts Society Committee.
If you have any queries you may contact the organisers via email
artshow@emeraldartssociety.com.au
or by phone on 0408 553 325 (Wendy)
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The Emerald Arts Society Annual Art Exhibition will be held 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2021 (Cup Weekend). There is over $4000 in Prizes to be won!
