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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition dates

7 – 20 January 2023
Brunswick Street Gallery is open 10am-6pm, Tuesday – Sunday.

Winners announced

Saturday 14 January 2023, 6pm (online).

Celebration Event

Saturday 14 January 2023, 6–9pm

Drop off/Delivery dates

In person: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd December 2022, 10am-6pm. 
By post/courier: 12 – 21 December 2022.

Please note: Works will not be accepted outside of these dates and late arrivals will not be exhibited.


Courier return requests

Submitted by: Monday 16 January 2023, 6pm

Collection of unsold works

In person: Saturday 21 January, Sunday 22 January, 10am-6pm.

Failure to collect works on the designated days will result in a storage fee. Works not collected more 30 days past these dates will be disposed of.

How to enter

I’ve filled out the form, now how do I pay my entry fee?

Once your entry form is filled out, it should collapse to reveal an ‘Entry Fee’ product. You can add this to your cart, where you can securely check out using a credit card. Please ensure you select the correct amount of entries (per artwork). International entrants are encouraged to get in touch if they have any issues with processing their payment.

If you can’t find where to pay the entry fee, you can follow this link to the product page.

If you have not received an Order Confirmation email, your entry has not been paid for.

If you have not received a Submission Confirmation email from us, your entry has not been received. Due to the large volume of entries we receive, your Submission Confirmation email can take up to 5 business days.

What is the information I supply used for?

The entry form is used to ensure that all details relating to your work are correct and accurate as supplied by the artist.

This information is used strictly only by Gallery staff for Small Works Art Prize and will not be passed on to any third parties or used for any other purpose. Your supplied address will only be used in the event of booking courier return and your supplied bank details are used only in the event of an artwork sale.

The Artwork Statements will be used in the judging process. Due to the volume of works, these statements will not be displayed with the artworks, though will provide helpful content for our staff to answer any questions visitors or our guest judges may have about your work.

I’ve missed the entry deadline, can I still enter?

Unfortunately, once deadline has passed we will not accept any additional entries for Small Works Art Prize.

I need to amend something in my form – can I edit my supplied information once it is submitted?

We request that information is correct and accurate upon filling out your Entry Form, however if you need to edit or amend any information you can get in touch by emailing team@brunswickstreetgallery.com.au. No amendments to any information will be available after 3 January 2023.

Does the artwork need to be completed by the Entry deadline?

The artwork does not need to be ready for exhibition by the final date of entry deadline. The deadline is for entering the prize show only, and works will only need to be fully completed and exhibition ready (see below for what we consider ‘ready to hang’) by the Artwork Drop Off dates.

artwork specifications

What is the maximum size of artworks eligible for entry?

Artworks can be any 3D shape, as long as they measure under 35x35x35cm on all sides. This maximum measurement includes framing.

My artwork is over 35cm on one or more sides – can I still enter it?

Any artworks that measure over 35cm on any side will unfortunately not be eligible for entry into the art prize. This includes your framing, so whether you have bought your framing yourself, or if you are having them done so professionally, we implore you ensure you keep within these specifications and ensure the frame as a whole is no bigger than 35cm. Often the measurement on packaging for pre-fabricated frames is in relation to the window of the frame, rather than the overall size of the frame, so please ensure your entire frame measures less than 35cm.

The only exception to this rule is works on pre-stretched, industry standard canvas, measuring at 14 inch (35.5cm) on any side (but must be presented unframed).

Any work that does not comply with the above will not be exhibited and fees will not be refunded.

Does my artwork need to be framed?

Brunswick Street Gallery will accept unframed works. Any works that are unframed must either be affixed with hanging tabs prior to installation by the artist, or the artist must give permission for the works to be (discreetly) pinned through the corners.

Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang, which includes framed works with wire, d-ring or sawtooth fixtures on the back to hang, or works on paper that can be pinned through/have adhesive tabs affixed to them. Double sided tape or 3M fasteners will not be accepted for installation as changes in humidity cause it to lose its adhesive qualities, resulting in artwork damage.

Frames must not measure larger than 35cm on any side. Please ensure, that if using pre-fabricated frames, the measurements of your frame pertain to the ENTIRE frame, not just the window of the frame.

I have a diptych/triptych/multiple works from a series I would like to enter as one artwork with one entry fee. Is this allowed?

Artists can enter multiple works (such as a diptych) as a single work if they are approved by Prize staff and 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.

I have specific installation/curatorial requirements for my artwork. Will this be taken into account?

Brunswick Street Gallery will do its best to cater to specific installation requirements, due to the volume of works received with each prize show, artwork will be curated strictly at the gallery’s discretion.

What do you mean by “ready to hang”?

Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang, which includes framed works with wire, d-rings or sawtooth fixtures on the back to hang, or works on paper that can be pinned through/have adhesive tabs affixed to them.

Brunswick Street Gallery will not accept works that we deem not “ready to hang”. This includes:

• Paintings that are not wholly dry on the Drop Off day. There will be no allowance for the drying of works in the lead up to install.

• Works using unsuitable materials to hang, such as string, double-sided tape or no hanging mechanism at all.

• Frames that we believe will not stand to be hung for the duration of the exhibition.

• Artworks that when installed may cause damage to other artworks.

• Works relying on double-sided tape or 3M fasteners for their installation. Double sided tape will not be accepted for installation as changes in humidity cause it to lose its adhesive qualities, resulting in artwork damage.

I have a ceramic/sculptural work I’d like to submit. Will you accept 3D works?

Objects such as ceramics, textiles, sculpture, etc, are accepted in Small Works Art Prize. 3D works must measure less than 35x35x35cm on all sides.

Does my artwork need to be for sale?

Your artwork does not need to be available for sale. When prompted to put a price in the Artwork Details section of the entry form, simply put NFS (Not For Sale).

WHAT IS ACCEPTED:

• Unframed 2D artworks that measure below 35cm on all sides.

• Framed artworks that measure below 35cm on all sides including the frame.

• Rounded artworks that measure below 35cm in diameter.

• Sculptural works that measure below 35cm on all sides.

• Diptychs, Triptychs, or series that when hung, measure below 35cm on all sides. Must be sold for a single price under a single artwork listing.

WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED:

• Unframed 2D artworks that measure above 35cm on any side.

• Framed artworks that measure above 35cm on any side including the frame.

• Rounded artworks that measure above 35cm in diameter.

• Sculptural works that measure above 35cm on all sides.

• Diptychs, Triptychs, or series that when hung, measure above 35cm on any sides. Must be sold separately under multiple entries.

Artwork Drop Off & collection

What are the Artwork Drop Off dates?

Artwork can be dropped off in person or by a proxy on Thursday 22 December 2022, and Friday 23 December 2022, between 10am-6pm.

What do I need to do for Drop Off?

The Drop Off process and requirements are as follows:

• When you visit Brunswick Street Gallery to drop off your work, you must check in with Gallery Staff so we can tick you off in our database.

• All works must be labelled clearly on the back of each artwork so we can keep track of your work and its correct artwork name. Please ensure this is done before you drop off the work as we will not have labels available to do so on these days. Unlabelled works will not be exhibited.

• Ensure all framed works are wired and ready to hang or have a d-ring or sawtooth fixture on the back. We will not accept works that rely on double-sided tape or 3M tabs to install.

• Ensure that unframed works are affixed with tabs to pin through upon drop off, or we will pin through the corners of your artwork for installation. We will not accept works that rely on double-sided tape or 3M tabs to install.

• We recommend a light layer of bubble left on your artwork for drop off so they are safe at drop off and in storage. Please note that it is not possible for gallery staff to reallocate packaging materials at collection and will not retain any bubble wrap or packaging on behalf of artists.

What are the Artwork Collection dates?

Artwork must be collected on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January 2023, between 10am – 6pm.

What do I need to do for Artwork Collection?

The Artwork Collection process and requirements are as follows:

• When you visit Brunswick Street Gallery to collect your work, you must check in with Gallery Staff so we can tick you off in our database and locate your work.

• ID must be presented to collect artworks. No artwork will be released without verification of ownership or proof of identity.

• Collection Proxies: If you need to arrange a proxy to collect your work, their name will need to be emailed in advance to the gallery and their ID sighted before your work will be released to them.

• There will be no bubble wrap and tape on site to package your works. We cannot re-allocate materials dropped off with artworks. There will be no boxes, bags or tubes available on site for transport, so we recommend you bring any additional materials with you on the day as you require.

I cannot make the designated Artwork Drop Off/Collection day. Are there any allowances?

Unfortunately due to the volume of entries we receive with each prize show, works must be received on the designated Artwork Drop Off days (in person) or by the specified Arrival by post deadline. Any late entries will not be accepted and your exhibition fee will not be refunded.

If you are unable to collect your works on the designated Artwork Collection days, you are encouraged to get in touch with us by 16 January 2023 to enquire about having the work returned to you via courier. Works not collected on the designated Collection days will be charged a late storage fee, and if still not collected 30 days after the end of Small Works Art Prize may be destroyed.

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

If you need to arrange a proxy to collect your work, their name will need to be emailed in advance to the gallery and their ID sighted before your work will be released to them.

Important: Works will not be released to artists collecting in person without proof of identity.

All important dates will be emailed to you upon application, and can also be found listed above, in the Terms & Conditions contained in your entry form and stated on the website. It is the artist’s responsibility to make note of these dates and the gallery is not responsible for reminders.

Will you store artwork packaging?

Brunswick Street Gallery will not store packaging for artists dropping off in person. Brunswick Street Gallery will only store packaging for works sent by post or courier to the gallery. We will not be responsible for re-allocating bubble wrap, packaging, plastic covers bags or cardboard for works dropped off in person at the Artwork Collection. Artists are encouraged to take their packaging back with them at Artwork Drop Off so they have it ready for its collection on the other side of the exhibition.

I live interstate – will you accept entries via post? How will you return my artwork?

We can accept entries via post. Works arriving by post can be sent to arrive between 12 – 21 December 2022.

Please package securely in materials suitable to be reused for its return.

At exhibition’s end the artwork will be returned to the artist via courier. We will package the works (using the artist’s packaging wherever possible), and send an invoice for courier fees, and will send once that invoice has been paid. Return Delivery costs are at the artist’s expense. To request for a courier return, please fill out this form.

Please do not send return stamps or pre-paid postage envelopes with your artwork.

Courier costs are inclusive of insurance to the value of the artwork/s.

Prize announcements & EVENTS

When are the Winners announced?

Prize Announcements will be made online on our website on Saturday 14 January at 6pm.

What events will be held?

A Small Works Art Prize Celebration Event will be held on Saturday 14 January from 6–9pm.

The Small Works Art Prize will be open for exhibition from 7 – 20 January 2023, with all artists and members of the public invited to attend to view artworks from hundreds of artists on display.

Due to the volume of artworks there is no online catalogue available for artworks in this prize.