Geelong Gallery invites artists to submit entries for the 2017 Geelong acquisitive print awards. This acquisitive prize and exhibition has been conducted by the Gallery since 1996.

An exhibition of selected prints will be held at the Gallery from 5 August to 8 October 2017, from which, prizes totalling $8,500 will be awarded consisting of: the Geelong acquisitive print award of $5,000, the Ursula Hoff Institute award of $3,500 and additional acquisitions up to $3,000.

The prize-winning prints will be announced at the opening of the exhibition on Friday 18 August 2017.

For all the details visit geelonggallery.org.au/prizes

Please note: the award is open to artists working in recognised printmaking processes (such as intaglio, relief, planographic and digital processes) and does not extend to photographic prints.

Exhibition sponsors Estate of Dr Colin Holden and Ursula Hoff Institute

Sol Roots Imagea
Sol Pandiella-Mcleod

Theme: The theme for the 2016 Postcard exchange is ROOTS

Specifications:

  • POSTCARD/PAPER SIZE:  10 cm x 15 cm ( 4” x 6”)
  • 100 – 350gsm
  • Anything larger may be omitted from the project
  •  Do not mount.

Edition size:

  • Only editions of 11 of any reproducible image medium will be accepted.

Submissions close: 1st April 2016

Mailing:

  • Please ensure that your return address is on each postcard.
  • Stamped and self-addressed individually. Stamps, postmarks and messages are integral to the ‘postcard’
  • Australian participants- please mail individually
  • Individual international participants may send their postcards as one package
  • Please note that we cannot accept more than one edition sent in bulk.
  • Send postcards to: Southern Printmakers Association, c/-11 Taloombi Street, CRONULLA NSW 2230

Use of image:

  • By participating in the postcard exchange you are giving the Southern Printmakers Association Inc. permission to use your postcard’s image and content for exhibition, publishing and promotional purposes.
  • No personal addresses will be published.

 

A project funded by the Southern Printmakers Association Inc. southernprintmakersassociation.com