TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LITTLE THINGS ART PRIZE 2023

BRIEF

Artists are invited to submit creative expressions of the ‘Little Things’ that make them feel happy and grateful. The science of Positive Psychology emphasises the benefits such focusing of our attention contributes to our health and happiness.  As well as inspiring community creative engagement, the resulting exhibition is a celebration of the artwork displayed and a shared positive experience.

TWO CATEGORIES

1/ WALL WORKS

  • Entries must be SQUARE and measure no bigger than 25 x 25cm. THIS INCLUDES ANY FRAMING.

  • Only work that can be attached to the wall will be accepted.

  • Paper works can be mounted or framed, not exceeding the size requirement.

  • All mediums accepted including painting, illustration, photography, collage, printmaking and textiles.

  • No sculpture or video work will be accepted.

  • NB : CAN BE SMALLER THAN 25 X 25CM BUT MUST BE SQUARE

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2/ CERAMICS

  • Entries must not exceed 8cm in any direction.

  • Ceramic works must be able to be displayed on a flat horizontal surface.

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Entry is open to ALL AGES.

  • By entering ‘Little Things Art Prize’ you are confirming that you are the creator and owner of the work entered.

  • If selected, the work delivered for exhibiting must be EXACTLY THE SAME as uploaded image in registration.

  • Whilst all due care will be taken, any loss or damage to the artwork will be the responsibility of the Artist. Artists are responsible for the insurance cover of their entries.

  • It will be at the organisers discretion to refuse to accept works that are not delivered on time or deemed unsuitable for display, such as incorrect size or if the work delivered is not consistent with uploaded image entered.

ENTRY

  • Entries open May 3rd / Entries close August 20th, 2023

  • Non-refundable Entry Fee -
    Young Artist (<18) Entry fee $15 / Adult Entry fee $25

  • Multiple entries are permitted but each entry must be registered on a separate form.

  • Entrants must register online by no later than midnight, August 20th 2023

  • Online registration will require entrants to upload an image of their work and write a statement about how the work relates to the theme.

  • PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE ENTRY WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON THE PHOTO YOU UPLOAD. WE RECOMMEND NATURAL LIGHT AND CERAMICS PHOTOGRAPHED ON A PlAIN WHITE BACKGROUND. READ MORE UNDER ‘ENTRY TIPS’

  • You will need to include bank details and ABN or submit ‘statement by a supplier’ form if you don’t have an ABN

  • Only selected works will be exhibited.

JUDGES

Finalists and Prize winners will be selected by the 2023 judging panel as follows :
Evi O, Karen Black and David Stein
You can read more about our fabulous judges under the Judges tab

The Judges’ decision is final on all aspects of awarding the prizes, and no correspondence or appeal will be entered into or considered.

FINALIST INFORMATION

  • Finalists will be notified by September 3rd, 2023

  • Artwork must be delivered in person (or by a representative) to Saint Cloche Gallery September 22nd-24th during Gallery hours.
    PLEASE NOTE NO COURIER OR POSTAL DELIVERIES ACCEPTED THIS YEAR.

EXHIBITION

  • Finalists Exhibition dates : September 27th - October 8th, 2023

PRIZES

1ST PRIZE WALL WORKS
- $1000 sponsored by The Happiness Institute
- Artist feature ART/EDIT Magazine - DPS ‘In Conversation With’.

1ST PRIZE CERAMICS
- $1000 sponsored by The Happiness Institute
- The Australian Ceramics Association Membership (w/out insurance) & Journal of Australian Ceramics Subscription

SAINT CLOCHE AWARD
Opportunity to Exhibit in a duo show at Saint Cloche Gallery

DAVID STEIN AWARD
Opportunity to exhibit at the David Stein Art Window Gallery

YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
Artist Hampers 

HAPPINESS AWARD
Little Flowers Voucher

EXTRAS
- All finalists will receive a 20% discount on features in Art/Edit AE37 Spring Issue.
- Art/Edit will also award the collector of the winning work a 12mth subscription.

SALES

  • All artwork must be available for sale during the exhibition.

  • All artwork sales will be processed through Saint Cloche Gallery.

  • A commission of 50% plus GST will be deducted from the selling price of any work sold by Saint Cloche Gallery.

  • The sale price indicated on the entry form should include GST. ie allow for GST when determining a work’s Retail Price.

PROMOTION

Artwork entered may be reproduced by any means, in any media for promotional purposes such as media coverage or online publicity, unless otherwise requested by Artist.  Images uploaded via registration may be reproduced in the ‘Little Things Art Prize’ catalogue, if selected as a finalist.
The catalogue will be available for sale during the exhibition.  

MORE INFORMATION

For further enquiries please email Marnie Ross at chickenyellow@bigpond.com