ARTIST ENTRIES: Hunters Hill Art Exhibition 2022

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• You must enter credit card payment details BEFORE entering your artist & artwork information.
• A non-refundable entry fee of $35 (inclusive of GST) will be charged per standard artwork. Artworks over 120cm (1200mm) in any dimension will be classified as Large Artworks and will be charged at $50 per entry.
• You will be charged each time you hit the SUBMIT button. Make sure that the image and information for that artwork has been uploaded before you hit SUBMIT.
• A separate entry must be completed for each artist
• Maximum 5 entries per artist
• Artwork media may include paintings, drawings, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture. pottery & craft, and photography
• Details must be provided for each artwork
• All entries must be the original work of the artist and completed within the last 2 years (post November 2020).
• Your credit card will be charged AFTER you submit an individual artwork. A confirmation email & invoice will be sent to you confirming this (usually processed within 24 hours). Please note that the submission payment is not immediate. If you have not received notification of payment after 24 hours, please contact people@huntershill.nsw.gov.au and we will chase this up for you.
• If you are having trouble using the Artist Portal, please email people@huntershill.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9879 9400 and ask to speak to the Events Coordinator about Art Entries. You may be asked leave a message with your details and we will get back to you. Please read all of the instructions first.

Artwork will be selected for the exhibition by the Art Advisory Committee from photos uploaded to the Artist Portal. Judging of selected artworks (by an independent panel) will occur in-person unless circumstances require artworks to be judged online. The decisions of the panel and judges are final.

If your artwork is selected you will receive a short email notifying you of approval. A follow-up email will be sent confirming instructions for delivery.

Please do not phone the Council to check if your artwork has been selected.

The selected artwork list will also be listed on the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition webpage.

Final Selection Published

• Tuesday 25 October 2022

PRIZES (May be updated)

• Hunters Hill Art Prize – $8,000
• Regional Art Prize – $5,000
• Sculpture Prize – $2,000
• Water Colour Prize – $2,000
• Smaller Works Prize – $1,000
• Nora Heysen Award – $500
• People’s Choice Prize – $1,000
• Kid’s Choice Prize – $500

All paintings and sculptures must be dry.

• All artwork (excluding sculptures) must be DRY and framed, or professionally presented. They must be ready for display with wire and D-ring hanging devices – as shown below.
  
• There should be no screw eyes or projections on the artwork that could cause damage.
• Frames or hanging devices requiring repair work will be rejected.
• Framed area of all artworks is not to exceed 1800mm (6ft) by 1500mm (5ft) 
• Triptych & diptych artworks must be attached together as if one artwork – otherwise they will be treated as separate entries. The whole artwork should not exceed 1800mm x 1500mm
• Hanging Art works may not exceed 15kg
• Sculptures – up to 50kg (Sculptures over 20kg may need to be positioned by the Artist prior to Opening.)

You will receive an email notifying you if your artwork has been selected for exhibition. Please print out the attached label and QR code from the email when you bring your artwork in for Accessioning.

Please make sure you label your artwork with Artwork Name, Artist Name, Price.

Physical artwork (selected only) will need to be delivered on specific dates to the rear of Hunter’s Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110.

Enter through Loading Dock at D’Aram St Staff Car Park entrance. There is no parking available in this Car Park for artists.

Dates:

• Saturday 29 October 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Monday 31 October 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 1 November 10.00am – 7.00pm

Overview:

• Artwork must be dry
• Artwork must be framed
• Artwork must be ready to hang with d-rings and wire
• Labels must be attached to the artwork
• All packaging must be taken away by the Artist
• All artwork must be available for sale

LABEL THE BACK OF EACH ARTWORK

Label clearly on the back of each art work: the Artist’s name, Title of artwork and the price (including GST) that the artwork will be sold for.

• These details must be the same as on the entry form.

Selected Artwork cannot be collected until after the Exhibition has closed.

COVID-SAFE

Everyone delivering artwork to, or attending, Hunters Hill Town Hall must abide by the current NSW Health Regulations and Covid-Safe Practices. Please follow all directions. Abuse of staff and volunteers will not be tolerated. Do not attend if you are feeling ill or have tested positive and have been required to isolate.

Artwork (both sold and un-sold) will be available for collection from Monday 21 November.

Anyone collecting Artwork will be required to provide photo identification that matches either the Artist or Buyer’s information. If an Artist requires a third party to collect their artwork they will need to email Council at people@huntershill.nsw.gov.au with specific permission via their registered Artist Portal email address. The person collecting the email will need to provide photo ID and sign a release form.

Collection of Artwork will be via the Town Hall Loading Dock location in the D’Aram St Car Park. Parking is not available for Artists in this Car Park.

Artwork Collection

• Sunday 20 November UNSOLD ARTWORK ONLY (4.00pm – 6.00pm)
• Monday 21 November 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 22 November 12.00pm – 8.00pm
• Wednesday 23 November 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Saturday 26 November 9.00am – 1.00pm

Entry Forms and Payment due by:

• Opens 2.00 pm Friday 30 September 2022
• Closes 11.00 pm Thursday 20 October 2022

Selection

• Saturday 22 October 2022

Selection Published

• Tuesday 25 October 2022

Judging:

• Wednesday 9 November 2022

Buyers Preview:

• Thursday 10 November 2022 (Time TBA)

Opening Night:

• Friday 11 November 2022 (Time TBA)

Exhibition:

• Saturday 12 November – Sunday 20 November 2022

Artwork Delivery

• Saturday 29 October 2022 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Monday 31 October 2022 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 1 November 2022 10.00am – 7.00pm

Artwork Collection

• Sunday 20 November 2022 UNSOLD ARTWORK ONLY (4.00pm – 6.00pm)
• Monday 21 November 2022 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 22 November 2022 12.00pm – 8.00pm
• Wednesday 23 November 2022 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Saturday 26 November 2022 9.00am – 1.00pm

ENTRY INFORMATION

ARTWORK ACCEPTANCE (ACCESSIONING)

• Artwork must be dry
• Artwork must be framed.
• Artwork must be ready to hang with d-rings and wire
• Labels must be attached to the artwork with Artwork name, Artist name and Price.
• Bring Label with QR Code with artwork (emailed with approval)
• Artwork must be of appropriate size (see Preparing your artwork section)
• All packaging must be taken away by the Artist
• All artists and attendees must comply with current NSW Health regulations

PLEASE DO NOT PHONE HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL TO FIND OUT IF YOUR ARTWORK HAS BEEN SELECTED

Selected artworks will be listed on www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/communarty. Emails will be sent to artists confirming delivery details.

PAYMENT & ARTWORK ENTRY

$35 (inclusive of GST) Entry fee per artwork.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY

Entry is via the online portal only.  No in person payments can be accepted.

• Payment method needs to be completed in the portal before artwork may be uploaded
• Each artwork will be judged in all Prizes and Awards categories for which it is eligible.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• A separate entry portal must be completed for each artist.
• Maximum 5 entries per artist.
• Details and photo must be provided for each artwork
• All entries must be the original work of the artist and completed within the last 2 years (after November 2020)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SALES:

All entries must be for sale and all G.S.T. registered artists should include G.S.T. in the total selling price of their artwork.

COMMISSION:

A 35% fee will be charged by Hunter’s Hill Council on all sales.

INSURANCE:

This is the responsibility of the artist. Council accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage.

You must complete the GST and / or Withholding tax sections of the Entry form.

ARTWORK DELIVERY AND COLLECTION

IN PERSON DELIVERY AND COLLECTION:

Personally deliver and collect artwork to/from Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill – unless you are informed of an alternative address. All Artwork must be delivered/collected on dates specified in the Important Dates section. All necessary delivery and collection arrangements to be made by the Artist for the dates specified.

Selected Artwork cannot be collected until after the Exhibition has closed.

Please follow all directions. Abuse of staff and volunteers will not be tolerated.

BRING LABEL THAT WAS IN YOUR APPROVAL EMAIL as this will be scanned by Accessioning team.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artists may submit up to 5 individual works. Details must be completed and a photograph provided for each artwork.

Before completing the measurements field, please check the “Preparing Your Artwork” list below to ensure you are complying with entry size and weight restrictions.

Please supply the measurements of the artwork as cm(H) x cm(W) x cm(D).

Upload a hi-resolution photograph of your artwork. This photograph will be used for selection and judging. Only .jpg, png. or .TIFF will be accepted.

Submit only one photograph per artwork.

PREPARING YOUR ARTWORK

All paintings and sculptures must be dry.

• All artwork (excluding sculptures) must be framed or professionally presented. They must be ready for display with wire and D-ring hanging devices
• There should be no screw eyes or projections on the artwork that could cause damage.
• Frames or hanging devices requiring repair work will be rejected.
• Framed area of all artworks is not to exceed 1800mm (6ft) by 1500mm (5ft)
• Triptych & diptych artworks must be attached together as if one artwork – otherwise they will be treated as separate entries. The whole artwork must not exceed 1800mm x 1500mm.
• Hanging Art works may not exceed – 15kg
• Sculptures – up to 50kg (Sculpture over 20kg may need to be positioned by the Artist prior to Opening.)

LABEL THE BACK OF EACH ARTWORK

Label clearly on the back of each art work: the Artist’s name, Title of artwork and the price (including GST) that the artwork will be sold for.

• These details must be the same as on the entry form.

COPYRIGHT:

Hunter’s Hill Council reserves the right to photograph works exhibited in the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition for the purpose of documentation and promotion as well as for use in an online gallery.

Images of selected artworks may be used to promote future Hunters Hill Art Exhibitions including as a Hero Image for the exhibition.

All necessary acknowledgements of authorship will be duly made.

Please do not include elements in your artwork for which you do not hold Copyright.

REFUSAL OF ENTRY:

Hunter’s Hill Council reserves the right to refuse any entry.

In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation of the Conditions of Entry, the decision of Hunter’s Hill Council shall be final.

DECLARATION

By submitting your artwork for Hunters Hill Art Exhibition 2022 you agree that:

1. The artwork submitted by you is an original artwork, created by you within the last 2 years (from November 2020).
2. You have read and agreed to the conditions of entry for Hunters Hill Art Exhibition 2022 and that all information provided in your Artist Profile and Artwork Entry is true and correct.
3. You have read and noted all important dates such as notifications, various drop off and collection dates and times.