Important dates:

Deadline for entries: Sunday 21 November, 11:59pm.

Exhibition current: 7 – 21 January 2022.

Deadline for artwork drop off (in person): Tuesday 21 December and Wednesday 22 December between 9am-7pm only. Artworks dropped off in person must not arrive any earlier than Tuesday 21 December.

Deadline for artwork delivered by post: by 6pm Wednesday 22 December. Artworks must not arrive any earlier than Monday 13 December 2021.

Artwork collection: Saturday 22 January and Sunday 23 January 2022, between 10am–6pm.

Prizes:

Over $5000 in prizes including:

First Prize: $3000 Cash Prize (non-acquisitive).

Brunswick Street Gallery Prize: $1500 Solo Exhibitions Prize.

People’s Choice Award: as selected by our community.

Plus more to be announced.

Judging:

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.

Exhibition Location:

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

Application Conditions:

All artworks measure 35x35x35cm or less, including frames/display apparatus.

All artworks can be 2-Dimensional or 3-Dimensional.

All entries will be exhibited during the Small Works Art Prize exhibition showcase, 7 – 21 January 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 (unless the artist is registered for 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.

National and international artists welcome. International artists are responsible for the freight costs and taxes incurred on their artworks.

The decision of the judges is final.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Entry:

$45 per artwork (Max 10 works accepted per entrant).

All entries will be exhibited.

Payment must be made via our website.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Delivery of artwork:

Delivering in person: Artwork must arrive Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 December 2021 between 9am – 7pm.

Delivering by Australia Post: Artwork must arrive by 6pm Wednesday 22 December and no earlier than Monday 13 December 2021.

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

Delivery and return costs are at the expense of the artist.

All artwork must arrive at the gallery ready to hang.

Artwork that arrives damaged will not be installed.

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 35x35x35cm or less, including frames/display apparatus.

If measuring over 35cm on any side after framing it will be ineligible for inclusion.

All artworks can be 2-Dimensional or 3-Dimensional. This can include sculptural mediums such as ceramics, jewellery, woodworking, glass, etc.

Framed:

All framed artworks must be wired (picture hanging wire) or have d-rings attached for hanging.

Unframed:

All unframed works will be pinned through unless alternative tabs 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.

Objects:

Objects will be displayed on plinths or shelves at gallery’s discretion.

The artist's name AND title of the work MUST be written or labelled 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 35x35x35cm. 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 22 and Sunday 23 January 2022. Work not collected by this date may be charged a $25 late fee, unless alternative arrangements made.

Works not collected by 28 February may 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 (no other postage options – do not send works with return postage stamps). This is the ONLY option for postal return of works. 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 17 January 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.

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

Courier returns process: 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 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 may be treated as uncollected and disposed of on the aforementioned date. You must notify Brunswick Street Gallery of your courier return details by 17 January 2022. Please note: entering your address on your entry form does not count as requesting courier return.

Commission on sold works:

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

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.