The John Dudley Portrait Prize 2022 – open for entries

This Annual Exhibition celebrates the life of a great artist, past president and proud supporter of the arts. Proudly presented by the Emerald Arts Society and Cardinia Shire.

$1000 FIRST PRIZE donated by the Dudley Family.

Entries close 2nd July 2022.

>> Download the entry form (PDF)

IMPORTANT DATES

Entries close: 5pm, Saturday 2nd July 2022
Delivery of art works: 3pm to 5pm, Thursday 21st July at Hills Hub, Cnr Belgrave-Gembrook & Beaconsfield-Emerald Rds, Emerald.
Exhibition Opening: 7pm, Friday 22nd July 2022

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Open to all artists.
All portraits must be the original work of the exhibitor.
A maximum of 1 (one) entry per artist.
Artworks to not exceed 1.2m x 1.2m.
All artworks are displayed at the discretion of the Arts Society which reserves the right to not hang art works that are deemed inappropriate.
The back of the artworks must have artist’s name, contact number, title and medium.
Artworks must be professionally framed with hanging wire fitted and no projecting screws.
No frame is required if on stretched canvas but must have required hanging as per above.
Aside from self portraits, the sitter’s name and signature is required as an indication that they approve of having their portrait on display.
At the Opening the judge’s selection of the 10 best portraits will be announced and the overall winner will receive their prize.
The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
All artworks will remain on display at Hills Hub until 4pm Sunday 24th of July.
Those artworks not chosen in the final 10 must be collected between 4pm and 6pm on Sunday 24th July.
The 10 chosen artworks will then be displayed at the following venues within August/September period:
– Hills Hub, Emerald – August 2022
– Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham – September 2022
Collection of 10 Finalist artworks: date and location to be advised.
Any art work not collected within one month from the collection dates specified will become the property of the Emerald Arts Society and may be sold.
EAS will take care in the handling of artwork but will not be held responsible for any damage while on display at any of the venues.
Artists must agree to have images of their art used for publicity purposes.