The Muswellbrook Art Prize is an annual competition in regional Australia, offering a total of $70,000 in prize money across three categories: Painting ($50,000), Works on Paper ($10,000), and Ceramics ($10,000). The winning works are acquired by the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection. The prize has a rich history, with notable past winners and a commitment from sponsors like Muswellbrook Shire Council and Bengalla Mining Company.
Information & Application Details:
- Entries Open: 11 November 2024
- Entries Close: Midnight, 7 February 2025
- Finalists Announced: 21 February 2025
- Exhibition Launch & Winners Announcement: 29 March 2025
- Exhibition Dates: 27 March – 24 May 2025
Eligibility:
Open to all Australian residents aged 16 and over, who have resided in Australia for at least six months before the entry deadline. Excludes employees and immediate family members of Muswellbrook Shire Council, Selection Panel Members, and Adjudicators.
How to Apply:
- Submit entries via the online entry form.
- No limit on the number of submissions per entrant, but each work can only be entered into one category.
- Each submission must include:
- Image of the work (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, up to 50MB).
- Work statement (max 500 characters).
- Entry fee: $45 (Painting), $25 (Works on Paper & Ceramics).
Submission Requirements:
- Work must be original and created within the last 12 months.
- Must be for sale, with a 35% sales commission and applicable taxes.
- Works must not exceed specified size limits.
- Consent must be obtained for the use of any likenesses in the work.
Selection Process:
The Selection Panel will review entries based on artistic expression, including aesthetic value, composition, materials, skill, creativity, and presentation. Finalists will be notified and published on relevant forums. The Adjudicator selects the prize winners.
Program Benefits/Awards:
- Painting (Acquisitive, $50,000)
- Works on Paper (Acquisitive, $10,000)
- Ceramics (Acquisitive, $10,000)
- Cash prizes for each category.
- Winning works become part of the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection.
- Exposure through the exhibition at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre.
Additional Information:
- Finalists must arrange for work delivery and collection.
- Works are displayed at the discretion of the Council, and all care will be taken, though the Council is not liable for damage or loss.
Contact and Resources:
- Email: arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: 02 6549 3800
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