2017 Cumberland Art Awards
ENTRIES (Entry forms and artwork)
must be DELIVERED ON Friday and Saturday 28 and 29 April 2017 to:
• Auburn Library (1 Susan Street, Auburn) on Friday and Saturday, 9.30am – 4.00pm
• Merrylands Library (Cnr Miller and Newman Streets, Merrylands) on Friday and Saturday, 9.30am – 4.00pm
• Peacock Gallery (Cnr Chiswick and Chisholm Roads, Auburn) on Friday and Saturday, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Please note: Entrants must live, work or study in the Cumberland Local Government Area.
Visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au for the map of the Cumberland LGA.
Entries will be judged based on their artistic merit.
Artist Details
Submitted Work
Name: .....................................................................................
Please tick:
Address: .................................................................................
Suburb: .......................................... Postcode: .......................
If you are not living in the suburbs listed, what is your work/
study connection to Cumberland Local Government Area?
.................................................................................................... Two Dimensional Artwork
Three Dimensional Artwork
Title of work: ..............................................................................
Medium (please discuss materials used, eg. acrylic on canvas):
......................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................
.................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................
Artwork Size (approx):
Maximum dimensions 100cm x 100cm x 100cm
Height: ................... Width: .................. Length: ......................
Telephone (H): ...........................................................................
Mobile: ......................................................................................
Email:..........................................................................................
NOTE: ONE ARTWORK AND TWO PHOTOGRAPHS
MAY BE SUBMITTED PER ARTIST
Artist Statement (what is the work about?):
..................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................
PROUDLY
SUPPORTED
BY PEACOCK
GALLERY AUBURN
ARTS STUDIO
Is the work available for sale?
Yes
No
What is the sale price? $ ..........................................................
(For sales conditions see Conditions of Entry)
What is the insurance value? $ .................................................
(For insurance conditions see Conditions of Entry)
People in Artwork
& Privacy Legislation
If your artwork depicts a person, you need their
permission to exhibit it. The artwork may be
reproduced in publications. In consideration of privacy
legislation, we ask that if you include an individual or a
small group of people and that person is identifiable in
your artwork, you ask each person to sign this release.
I give my permission that the artwork produced
depicting me by (name of artist):
Artist Declaration
I, (name): .................................................................................. ,
wish to enter the 2017 Cumberland Art Awards.
• I have read and hereby accept the Awards Conditions of
Entry.
• I am 15 years and over at April 2017 and I am a resident,
ratepayer, work or study in the Cumberland Local
Government Area.
• I certify that the artwork is my own original work and was
executed between April 2016 and April 2017.
• I agree that photographs for reproduction or publicity
purposes may be taken.
...........................................................................................
may be entered in the 2017 Cumberland Art Awards.
I give permission for it to be used in public exhibition
and publication.
Artist Signature: ........................................................................ Name of the person(s) being depicted:
....................................................................................................
Parent/Guardian Signature (if artist is under 18):
...........................................................................................
Date: ..................................................................................... .....
Signature: .........................................................................
Parent/Guardian Signature
(if artwork depicts someone under age of 18):
...........................................................................................
Phone or Email or Address: ............................................
...........................................................................................
*Terms of Residency for Auburn
Arts Studio Award (optional)
The winner of Professional Development Award
will receive a one month residency program at the
Auburn Arts Studio.
NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD YOU MUST
TICK AND SIGN THE BOX BELOW AND ELECT TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR THE PRIZE.
AUBURN ARTS STUDIO
• Located at Auburn Botanic Gardens, Corner of Chisholm and
Chiswick Roads, Auburn
• One month of 7 day a week access during Auburn Botanic
Gardens gate open times
• Auburn Arts Studio is equipped with work benches, seating,
studio and natural lighting, ventilation, clean up area and water,
easels, mobile paint trolleys, dying rack, shelving and power
(including 3 phase power)
• The studio also includes access to a separate kitchenette and
storage area, outdoor workbench facilities and toilet facilities
• Access to parking on-site
Please add my contact details to Cumberland Council’s
Arts Network database to be informed about other arts
and cultural activities
Some of the information that Council is collecting from you is personal
information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection
Act 1998 (“PPIP Act”). The supply of the information by you is voluntary. If you
do not provide the information Council may not be able to accept your entry.
Council has collected this personal information from you in order to accept your
entry in the 2017 Cumberland Art Awards. The information will be retained by
Council and stored in Council’s Central Records System and will not be made
publicly available. You may make an application for access or amendment to
your personal information. You may make a request that Council suppress
your –personal information from a public register. Council will consider any such
application in accordance with the PPIP Act. Auburn Council is to be regarded as
the agency that holds the information. For more information about your privacy
please contact Cumberland Council. Complaints or concerns regarding the use
of your personal information can be made to Council’s Privacy Contact Officers.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Receipt No: ................................................................................................................
Date: .............................................................. Staff Initials: ......................................
• Successful applicant must also comply with all necessary
occupational health and safety laws and regulations
• Telephone and internet access available
• Opportunity to arrange an Exhibition of your works in the adjacent
Peacock Gallery (subject to program availability in consultation
with Cumberland City Council)
I agree to be considered for the Residency at Auburn Arts Studio
Artist Signature:
.............................................................................. Date: ..........................
Conditions of Entry
Prizes
AWARD
DESCRIPTION
PRIZES
Awarded for the most outstanding artwork
$2,500 (non-acquisitive)
Community Art Award
Awarded for artwork that best represents or typifies
“our community”
$1,000 (non-acquisitive)
Sustainability
Art Award
Awarded to the work that best presents a sustainability
message or incorporates sustainable or re-use of materials
$1,000 (non-acquisitive)
Professional
Development Award Auburn Arts Studio
Awarded to an outstanding local artist. Artists must have
elected to be considered for this award on the entry form.
One month residency at
Auburn Arts Studio
People’s Art Choice
Voted by visitors to the exhibition and most number of
votes announced at the conclusion of the exhibition
Cumberland Art Award
Sponsored by Peacock Gallery
$100 (non acquisitive)
Eligibility
Artwork Requirements
• All works submitted must be the artist’s own original
work and executed between April 2016 and April 2017.
• Entry is open to artists aged 15 years and over (as at
April 2017).
• All entrants must be a resident, a ratepayer, work or
study in the Cumberland Local Government Area.
• Cumberland Council staff are NOT eligible to enter.
• There is no entry fee for the competition.
• Entries are limited to one artwork per artist (entry limit
will not extend to include a series of items as one work
unless included in one frame).
• The committee reserves the right to reject artworks
unsuitably presented or framed for exhibition.
• All eligible art works will be judged in the Art Award,
Community Art Award and Professional Development
Award prize categories.
• All artworks submitted which meet the criteria and
artwork requirements (right) will be judged however
Cumberland Council reserves the right to select or reject
works for exhibition at its discretion.
• Where possible all works entered will be included in the
exhibition at the Peacock Gallery however a selection
process may be required if excessive numbers of works
are received.
• The artist agrees that the organisers reserve the right
to take photographs for publicity/promotion of the
exhibition and awards.
• IDENTIFICATION - Each artwork must have the artist’s
name, address, contact number and title of work
securely attached to the back. A signed entry form must
accompany each entry.
• All Two Dimensional art works must be presented
framed, or with suitable hanging devices (no eye hooks).
• All Three Dimensional (sculptural) artworks must be
suitable for easy installation by one person. Artworks will
be displayed on tables provided by Council. Works must
not be heavier than 5 – 8kg and must be safe and robust
to withstand some movement. Sensitive items with
moving parts should be enclosed inside a Perspex vitrine.
It is the responsibility of the artist to secure their work
accordingly and ensure no damage can be done during
public exhibition.
• Maximum dimensions of Height 100cm x Width 100cm
x Length 100cm applies to all artworks, inclusive of
framing. Works must fit within these dimensions and
works above this size will not be judged or exhibitied.
• Attach installation instructions if required. Installation
using Peacock Gallery installation system only.
• All entries must be able to be safely handled by one
person. It must not cause a hazard to the handler based
on weight or the use of dangerous materials. An entry
deemed by Council to be a hazard on the grounds
of current Health and Safety legislation will not be
accepted, judged or exhibited.
• Works must be stable and safe in their construction to
minimise any damage during handling.
• Artworks must not require power, projectors, videos or
computers to be viewed. Any works requiring power or
visual aids will not be accepted, judged or exhibited.
• Artists submitting entries depicting another person(s)
must gain the prior consent of the subject(s).
• If possible please also supply a digital image of your
artwork.
Insurance
• Insurance for artworks whilst in transit is the exhibitor’s
responsibility.
• Cumberland Council will insure the exhibition works
whilst on site. The artist is to provide a current valuation
of the work as part of the entry form.
• In the event that the work is stolen or damaged, two
independent evaluations may be requested before any
reimbursement is made.
Winning Entries
Collection of Works
• The winners and highly commended works will be
announced at the Awards Presentation Day and
Exhibition Launch to be held on Saturday 20 May 2017. All
competition entrants are invited to the Awards Presentation
Day. The People’s Choice prize will be posted on the
Council website at the conclusion of the exhibition.
• All artworks must be collected from the Peacock Gallery
on Sunday 18 June 2017, 3pm – 4pm OR Tuesday
21 June 2017, 11am – 4pm. Other arrangements outside
these dates can be made by calling 8745 9794. Where no
arrangements have been made, artworks not collected
may be disposed of at Council’s discretion.
• Artworks CANNOT be removed from the Exhibition
before the advertised collection days. All works must be
available for the duration of the exhibition period.
• Artworks will only be released upon presentation of the
receipt.
• Council will arrange notification for collection to
purchasers for works sold.
Judging
• The Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be
entered into.
Delivery of Works
• Entries (entry forms and artwork and digital image) must be
DELIVERED ON 28 AND 29 APRIL 2017 to
» Auburn Library (1 Susan Street, Auburn) from
9.30am – 4.00pm OR
» Merrylands Library (Cnr Miller and Newman Streets,
Merrylands) 9.30am – 4.00pm) OR
» Peacock Gallery (Cnr Chiswick and Chisholm Roads)
from 11am – 4.00pm
• Entries will not be accepted after 4pm, Saturday 29 April 2017.
• A receipt will be issued when each submission is delivered
to Auburn Library or the Peacock Gallery. This receipt must
be kept and is required to be presented for collection of
artworks at the conclusion of the Exhibition.
• All artwork should be wrapped for protection and transport
if necessary.
Exhibition of Works
• Artworks will be publicly exhibited at the Peacock Gallery,
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Corner of Chiswick and Chisholm
Roads, Auburn from 20 May – 18 June, 2017. All works must
be available for the duration of the exhibition period.
Sale Conditions
Artists wishing to list their works from sale need to agree to
a sale price on page one of the entry form. Other
conditions include:
• Payment by purchasers can be made by EFTPOS at the
Gallery or by cash to Council Customer Services.
• Cumberland Council charge a commission fee of 20%.
• Artists will need to provide details in writing so that
Council can arrange payment to the artist.
• Works cannot be released to the purchaser until the end
of the exhibition.
PROUDLY
SUPPORTED
BY PEACOCK
GALLERY AUBURN
ARTS STUDIO
KEY DATES
Delivery of Artwork Entries
Friday and Saturday 28 and 29 April
Where: Auburn Library, 1 Susan Street, Auburn OR
Merrylands Library, cnr Miller and Newman Streets, Merrylands OR
Peacock Gallery, Auburn Botanic Gardens (see times on entry form)
Official Opening and
Awards Presentation Day
Saturday 20 May 2017, 1.30pm
Where: Peacock Gallery, Auburn Botanic Gardens, Corner of Chiswick and Chisholm
Roads, Auburn
Exhibition
Saturday 20 May – Sunday 18 June 2017
Where: Peacock Gallery, Auburn Botanic Gardens, Corner of Chiswick and Chisholm
Roads, Auburn
Collection of Artwork
From the Peacock Gallery: Sunday 18 June 2017, 3pm-4pm OR Tuesday 21 June 2017,
11am-4pm. Other arrangements outside these dates can be made by calling 8745 9794.