Mary Valley Art Festival Entry Guidelines
How to Enter
Complete the Entry Form and fill out the details as instructed on the form.
ENTRIES CLOSE June 15, 2020
Bank Details
Fees payable by direct deposit, cash or cheque.
Bank details for direct deposit:
BSB 633000 Ac# 151508769
Submit your Artwork
- Finished artwork to be delivered on SUNDAY June 28 to Imbil Public Hall, Edward St, Imbil only between 10am-3pm
- POSTED ARTWORK to be received by FRIDAY June 19 (Handling fees apply)
Post to:
Mary Valley Art Festival
PO Box 124
Imbil Q 4570
Please remember to organise PREPAID RETURN POSTAGE
Collection of Artwork
Artwork to be collected on SUNDAY July 5 between 3pm-5pm
Artwork will not be released prior. Handling fees apply if artwork is not collected.
Yes, I Would Like To Volunteer
We warmly welcome anyone who would like to work with us as a volunteer
Showcase your talent and enter the Mary Valley Art Festival
Festival Sections – Adults
1. Bendigo Bank OPEN AWARD; $2500 $20
2. 3 DIMENSIONAL Imbil Friendly Grocer Award, condn 7; $400 $10
3. LANDSCAPE Ron Jeffery Award; $400 $10
4. NOVICE GMT Heavy Mechanical Award; condn 8; $400 $10
5 ANIMALIA Coolabine Retreat Award; $400 $10
6 STILL LIFE Railway Hotel Award; condn 9; $400 $10
7 HUMAN FORM/PORTRAITURES Bruce Dahl Award; condn 10; $400 $10
8 DRAWING Marina Taylor Award; condn 11; $400 $10
9 ABSTRACT Gympie Living Award; $400 $10
10 QLD ARCHITECTURE Ron Jeffery Award; condn 20; $600 $10
PACKERS PRIZE Art Fest Committee $280 thanks to Brisbane Institute of Art
PEOPLE’S CHOICE Imbil Country Cabins AWARD $400
HIGHLY COMMENDED CERTIFICATE FOR ALL SECTIONS
Festival Sections – Youth
YOUTH SECTION $440 PRIZE ENTRY
10 Aged 14 to 17 years $5
1st $100
2nd $50
3rd $30
11 Aged 10 to 13 years $5
1st $50
2nd $30
3rd $20
12 Aged 6 to 9 years $5
1st $30
2nd $20
3rd $10
ARTPACK AWARD (auto entry for all youth) $100
Terms & Conditions
Conditions of Entry
Terms and Conditions
1. ADULT SECTION LIMIT OF 3 ARTWORKS PER ARTIST.
ADULT SECTION: artwork size is limited to a maximum of 1.2m in either direction, including frame and not weighing more then 15kg (excluding 3D).
2. YOUTH SECTION LIMIT OF 1 ARTWORK PER ARTIST
YOUTH SECTION artwork site is listed to an overall size of A1(594x841mm) including frame and must be hangable.
3. All exhibits must be exhibition ready to hang or display with strong supports or will not be hung.
4. An official entry form must be completed, Terms and Conditions agreed and fees paid prior to the closing date.
5. Entries must be the original, unaided work of the entrant, have been completed in the last 2 years & have not won a 1st prize at an art show (Agricultural shows exempt). Copies will not be judged. Photography or digitally enhanced works not eligible.
6. Each item must be clearly marked with the section, title, medium, entrant’s name, address, telephone number (and price if applicable).
7. Section 2—3D: work is limited to 1 square metre floor space.
8. Section 4—Novice Section: must never have won a prize in an art festival (agricultural shows not included).
9. Section 6 – Still Life: consists of an arranged setting—not a natural one.
10. Section 7 – Human Form: a study, caricature or portrait of a human.
11. Section 8 – Drawing class: Graphite, charcoal, pen, ink only.
12 Section 1, 11, 12, 13 – 3D works are permissible in these sections.
13. Exhibits may be placed for sale. 20% commission of all sales to be retained by MVAFestival. (Payment of sales will be made within 30 days).
14. The judge’s decision is final and no disputation will be entered into.
15. While all care will be taken in handling art work, insurance of works is the entrant’s responsibility and Mary Valley Artslink bears no responsibility for damaged or lost art work.
16. Entrants agree to allow media reproduction of their work from photographs or film for promotional purposes.
17. The committee reserves the right to withdraw and/or reclassify entries. Artists will be notified prior to judging.
18. Handling fees of $20 charged if work is held before or after stated times.
19. Unclaimed works will become the property of MVAF after 30 days.
20. Section 10 – Queensland Architecture. A two dimensional, original work depicting Old architecture. Any Medium. No 3D