Important dates:

Exhibition current: 25 June – 8 July 2022.

Deadline for artwork drop off in person: Friday 17 June and Saturday 18 June 2022 between 9am-7pm only. Artworks dropped off in person must not arrive any earlier than Friday 17 June 2022.

Deadline for artwork delivered by post/courier: by 6pm Friday 17 June 2022. Artworks must not arrive by post any earlier than Friday 10 June 2021.

Artwork collection: Saturday 9 July and Sunday 10 July between 10am–6pm.

Prizes:

Over $7000 in prizes including:

First Prize: $4000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive).

Second Prize: $1000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive).

Brunswick Street Gallery Prize: $1500 Solo Exhibition Prize.

Painting Prize: $400 Chapman & Bailey Voucher.

Works on Paper Prize: $300 Hound and Bone Voucher.

People’s Choice Award: Artist Supplies from Derivan.

Judges:

To be announced.

Artworks will be assessed by one or more of the following criteria:

Evidence of exceptional technical skill.
Aesthetically outstanding.
Clear, concise concept.
Innovative approach to your chosen medium.

The decision of the judges is final.

Gallery:

Brunswick Street Gallery

Level 1 and 2, 322 Brunswick Street, Wurundjeri Country, Fitzroy VIC 3065.

Application Conditions:

All artworks must measure 50x50cm or less, including frames/display apparatus. The only exception to this rule is works on pre-stretched, industry standard canvas, measuring at 20 inch (50.8cm) on any side but must not be framed.

Artworks do not have to be square.

All artworks must be 2-Dimensional. This can include texture, protrusion, uneven surfaces, however works cannot be more than 10cm deep (Frame excluded). If a work arrives and its depth is greater than 10cm artwork will not be eligible for a prize.

All entries will be exhibited during the Fifty Squared Art Prize exhibition showcase, 25 June – 8 July 2022.

Entries from all levels of experience welcome.

Maximum of ten artworks per entrant.

It is the artists responsibility to ensure their artwork does not infringe on copyright.

Gallery commission on all artwork sales of 30% apply. This includes GST.

While all care is taken to ensure safety of artwork, in line with best industry practice, the gallery takes no responsibility for damaged artwork. Artists are encourage to insure their work if they are concerned.

National and international artists welcome.

Artists must be aged 16 years and older.

The decision of the judges is final.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Entry:

To enter you must fill out our Entry Form.

$50 per artwork (Max 10 works accepted per entrant).

All entries exhibited from 25 June – 8 July 2022.

Payment must be made via our website.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Delivery of artwork:

Delivering in person: Artwork must arrive Friday 17 June and Saturday 18 June 2022 between 9am – 7pm.

Delivering by post/courier: Artwork must arrive by 6pm Friday 17 June and no earlier than Friday 10 June 2022.

If artwork is not delivered by these dates, it will not be included in the exhibition and fees will not be refunded.

Delivery costs are at the expense of the artist.

All artwork must arrive at the gallery ready to hang.

Packaging will not be stored by the gallery for artists dropping off works in person. Artists are responsible for bringing the appropriate packaging for transport of works upon collection.

Artwork specifications:

All artworks measure 50x50cm or less, including frames/display apparatus.

If measuring over 50cm on any side after framing it will be ineligible for inclusion. The only exception to this rule is works on pre-stretched, industry standard canvas, measuring at 20 inch (50.8cm) on any side but must not be framed.

Artworks do not have to be square.

All artworks must be 2-Dimensional and able to be hung on the wall. This can include texture, protrusion, uneven surfaces, however works cannot be more than 10cm deep.

Framed:

All framed artworks must be professionally framed, with wire or d-rings attached for hanging.

Unframed:

All unframed works will be pinned through unless alternative tabs are supplied in advance. If you would prefer your work be pinned through tabs, the artist is responsible for providing and preparing works for such installation before drop off.
If magnets are required they must be supplied by the artist.
If your work does not have a sufficient hanging mechanism on the back that will hold the work up for the duration of the exhibition the work will not be hung and you will not be refunded your entry fee.

Works on canvas will be hung via their stretcher frames where appropriate.

The artist's name AND title of the work MUST be written on the back of the work itself for clear identification. Unlabelled works may not be exhibited at discretion of gallery management, and in these cases the exhibition fee will not be refunded.

Artists can enter multiple works (such as a diptych or triptych) as a single work only if they are approved by Prize staff and must adhere to the following:

All components/artworks, when installed together as a whole, measure under 50x50cm. Any works that measure over this will be treated as multiple works.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single price and will not be sold separately.
All components/artworks must be listed as a single work (with a single title) and will not be labelled separately.

In the event they do not meet these requirements the components must be entered as separate works with an artwork fee for each.

Collection and return of works:

Artist/courier collection in person: Unsold works MUST be collected from Brunswick Street Gallery between 10am-6pm on Saturday 9 July, Sunday 10 July 2022. Work not collected by this date will be charged a $25 late fee.

Works not collected by 9 August 2022 will be disposed of.

A proxy may be nominated by the artist to collect on their behalf. Proxy’s names must be emailed to the Prize team and their matching ID must be shown to collect the artwork.

Packaging will not be stored by the gallery for artists dropping off works in person. Artists are responsible for bringing the appropriate packaging for transport of works upon collection.

Interstate and remote artists: Unsold works can be posted back to artists via courier. This is the ONLY option for postal return of works. Do not send stamps and return packaging with your artwork.

It is the artist's responsibility to contact the gallery prior to the exhibition closing date to request this service and confirm their address by 5 July 2022. Only clearly labelled packaging, appropriate for re-use, will be stored by Brunswick Street Gallery to return via courier works in. Brunswick Street Gallery will endeavour to reuse packaging wherever appropriate.

Courier returns process:

Courier return must be requested by 5 July 2022.

Once the artwork is packaged at the conclusion of exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery will obtain a quote for courier deliver back to the artist.

Return of works via courier is at the artist's expense.

Upon payment of our return invoice, Brunswick Street will arrange for a courier to deliver the works back to the artist. If the artist wishes to make their own in person or proxy collections arrangements, they must inform the gallery before exhibition's end so it can be made ready for collection on the appropriate day.

Due to the volume of works, those returned by courier may take up to 30 days to be delivered.

If no request is made by the artist for courier return, artworks will be treated as uncollected and disposed of on the aforementioned date. You must notify Brunswick Street Gallery of your courier return details by 5 July 2022: entering your address on your application form does not count as requesting courier return.

To request for a courier return, please fill out this form.

Sale of artworks:

30% commission on artwork sales applies. This includes GST where applicable.

In the event of a sale, the bank details supplied on your entry form will be used for payment of sales.

It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure bank details are correct at time of entry.

Artist Settlements are prepared and finalised up to 30 days after exhibition’s end.

Insurance:

While we take the utmost care of artwork, following industry best practice, Brunswick Street Gallery takes no responsibility for theft, loss or damage of artwork. It is advised that concerned artists purchase their own insurance.