Entries Open February 1st 2025

Proudly brought to you by the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Glenbrook.

CONTACTS:

Print Prize

Corner Hare & Moore Street, Glenbrook NSW 2773

0402 470 231 (text preferred) Katherine Kennedy

DATES:

ENTRIES OPEN: FEBRUARY 1, 2025

ENTRIES CLOSE: MARCH 31, 2025

DELIVERY: APRIL 5, 2025, 10AM – 2PM - NO EXCEPTIONS.
PICK UP:NOT BEFORE SUNDAY 13 APRIL FROM 5PM - 7PM.

OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY 11 APRIL, 6:30PM - 8PM

EXHIBITION OPEN: SATURDAY & SUNDAY – 12 & 13 APRIL 10:00 TILL 4:00.

CONDITIONS

Sizes below are the MAXIMUM whether the works are framed or unframed. (Unframed must be foam core backed)
2D: 45cm x 33cm
3D: 45cm x 35cm x 35cm

Works will be displayed at the discretion of the BMCAC Committee.

PRIZES:

Major Prize: 2 week exhibition (value $1500) courtesy of Gallery NWC (Gallery 1. Conditions apply)

Emerging Artist: 1 year InSight membership with BMCC, and, a tailored mentorship program with Nationwde Curating.
Second Prize: $500 gift voucher courtesy of Emu Plains Picture Framing Warehouse

Third Prize: Handmade paper pack to the value of $200 courtesy of Black Bird Paper

YouthPrize(U.25): One year subscription to Imprint Magazine courtesy of the Print Council of Australia TBC

Youth H. Commended: $100 Courtesy of BMCAC

2 x H. Commended: $100 Courtesy of BMCAC

Info and conditions

For artists who want to frame their work, look no further than our sponsor Emu Plains Picture Framing Warehouse. Contact via email at [email protected].

We thank our valued Sponsors.

Print Prize Entry Form

Blue Mountains Print Prize Form

Please fill out the form below and pay using our secure credit card form to register your entry.

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In case of sale or prize, funds will be sent by direct debit. Please provide BSB and Account number below.

Print Prize Entry

The Blue Mountains Print Prize is open to a variety of printmaking methods including; etching, aquatint, collograph, silkscreen, drypoint, linocut, woodblock, lithography, Eco printing and textiles. Fine art commercial printing is permitted on the basis that a hand made element is evident in the finished work. Entrants under 25 will be eligible for the BMCAC Youth Print Prize. Early career artists of all ages will be eligible for the Emerging Artist Award. Entrants of these prizes are not eligible for the major prize and other general prizes.

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Youth Prize Entry*

Open to printmakers 25 years and under.

Yes

Emerging artist prize*

Available to early career artists of all ages.

Yes

Number of Artworks*

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Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 2.

Printwork Title #1*

Title of Printwork

Category #1*

What category does your printwork belong to?

Medium #1*

What medium is your printwork?

Size #1*

Max 45cm x 35cm

Price #1*

(including commission of 25%)

Printwork Title #2

Title of Printwork

Category #2

What category does your printwork belong to?

Medium #2

What medium is your printwork?

Size #2

Max 45cm x35cm

Price #2

(including commission of 25%)

Conditions of Entry*

Blue Mountains Print Prize Conditions of Entry

The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre Committee (the Committee) reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any artwork if deemed offensive, inappropriate or noncompliant with the Terms and Conditions of Entry.

Works submitted must be your original work and created within the last 24 months prior to the Print Prize.

Online entries begin February 1, 2025 and must be submitted by March 31, 2025 to confirm your space

A non-refundable entry fee of $25 per artwork must be included with your Entry Form.

A sales commission of 27% from each work sold will be retained by the Committee. The balance of works sold will be paid to the artist by direct deposit.

All works must be for sale.
It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any GST liability to the Australian Taxation Office.

All works submitted are to be labelled on the back with artist name, artwork title, medium and price.

Framed works must include D hooks and wire or cord ready for hanging. Unframed works must be attached to foam core board. 3D works will be displayed on plinths or other available apparatus.

Artists are limited to 2 artworks for exhibition. 2D not exceeding a size 45cm x 35cm framed or unframed. 3D not exceeding a size of 45 cmx35 cmx35 cm.

All artworks must be dry or they will not be hung.

All reasonable care will be taken when handling the works submitted. However, no liability will be accepted by the Committee for loss, theft or damage of works before, during or after the art show.

All transport and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.

The artist agrees to deliver and collect works during the times specified in this form.

Artworks, sold or unsold, are not be removed from the art prize until after 5pm on Sunday, April 13 under any circumstances. Collection concludes at 7pm.

Artworks are to be delivered to: Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, Cnr of Hare and Moore St, Glenbrook on April 2,2025 10am – 2pm - No exceptions.

Alternative collection arrangements must be received in writing in advance of this event this includes the requirement of a permission note for a person to collect work on behalf of the artist.

The recipient of the inaugural Blue Mountains Print Prize and two Highly Commended Printmaking prizes, may have their artwork featured in the following years’ promotional material.

The Blue Mountains Print Prize & 3 x Highly Commended Print prizes will be open to all members of the public and all members of the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre, including Committee Members.
The BMCAC Youth Print Prize and Highly Commended prize will be judged by the same judges of the adult prizes. The youth prizes are open to all members of the community and Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre students and members under 25 years of age.

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