Terms & Conditions

Entry deadline Monday 18 November 2024

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EGAG WRAP 2024 is a small artwork exhibition with an $8000 acquisitive first prize. This competition is open to every living artist anywhere. Subject to terms and conditions, we accept any subject, any medium and all works entered will be displayed and can be sold during the exhibition. East Gippsland Art Gallery takes no commission on artwork sales during this exhibition. However, the competition is capped at 400 works, so we advise you to enter as early as you can.

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1st Prize $8,000 EGAG WRAP 2024 acquisitive.

$1000 Sculpture prize for 3D works

$500 – The Environment Award for artists responding to environmental or ecological issues, or exploring ideas and concepts related to nature.

Youth Art Prize - $250

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Entry into EGAG WRAP 2024 automatically enters you into the Environment Prize (if applicable), the Sculpture Prize (if the work is 3D) and the Youth Prize (if under 25 years).

 

EGAG WRAP 2024 EXHIBITION DATES:

Friday 06 December 2024 - Saturday 25 January 2025

OPENING EVENT: 5.30pm Friday 06 December 2024

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ENTRY FEEs and deadline

Entry fee is $45 per entry. Artists may enter up to 3 works in total for an additional fee of $45 for each additional entry.

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Entry is free for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists and for all youth artists under 25 years - if this is you, please download an entry form HERE and email it directly to us at admin@eastgippslandartgallery.org.au

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If the entry fee is a major barrier to participation, please contact us directly by email admin@eastgippslandartgallery.org.au or by phone 03 5153 1988

 

Entry deadline is Monday 18 November 2024 and can be submitted using the online entry form on this page.

 

Or you can enter using a paper form with all the details and pay by cheque or bank transfer to East Gippsland Art Gallery with your name and WRAP24 as reference paid to: Bendigo Bank BSB 633-000 Account Number 113 274 757. 

 

Or you can pay in person at East Gippsland Art Gallery. A paper entry form can be downloaded from East Gippsland Art Gallery website here or pick one up in person. Or call us on 03 5153 1988.

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​You can email completed entry forms to admin@eastgippslandartgallery.org.au  You can also pick a form up in person from the Gallery. Or call us on 03 5153 1988.

 

All artists are required to have a current ABN, or supply East Gippsland Art Gallery with a completed Statement by a Supplier Form with the artwork at time of delivery. You can download a Statement by a Supplier Form here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Forms/Statement-by-a-supplier-not-quoting-an-ABN/

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ELIGIBILITY

The work must be available for exhibition from Friday 06 December 2024 - Saturday 25 January 2025

 

All 2-Dimensional entries must measure no more than 30.5cmx30.5cm. THIS INCLUDES ANY FRAMING. Use a ruler to measure from outside edges.

 

All 3-Dimensional entries must not exceed 25cm x 25cm x 25cm in size.

 

All framed and mounted works must have wire and be ready to hang. Framed/mounted works not ready to hang will not be eligible for exhibition or entry in the 2024 prize. We accept works on paper that are not mounted or framed and these will be displayed using magnets. The artworks presented for the exhibition must be the same as the one(s) submitted via the online entry process.

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East Gippsland Art Gallery reserves the right to refuse to display work/s if it:

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• Does not meet entry requirements.

• If it is deemed too fragile to be exhibited

• Poses safety risks.

• Work/s which under normally accepted standards, could be considered to be offensive in terms of pornographic content, character denigration, racial or religious content or prejudice.

• In any way does not comply with East Gippsland Art Gallery policies and procedures.

• For any other reason the organisation decides; these deci­sions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

By entering EGAG WRAP 2024 you are confirming that you are the creator and owner of the entered work/s. The entry fee is non-refundable and covers administration and handling.

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JUDGING

The artwork judged as the winner of the EGAG WRAP 2024 Small Artwork Prize will be acquired into the East Gippsland Art Gallery Collection and the winner will receive $8,000 in prize money. The judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence regarding this decision will be entered into.

 

sales

Artworks in EGAG WRAP 2024 may be sold and taken at the time of purchase. 100% of each sale goes straight to the artist, East Gippsland Art Gallery takes no commission on sales made from EGAG WRAP. All payments to artists for sold work are made via EFT. Please make sure you enter your correct bank account details on your entry.

 

Promotion

Entrants agree to East Gippsland Art Gallery reproducing (at no charge) images of entered work in publicity and promotion of EGAG WRAP subject to East Gippsland Art Gallery’s discretion. This does not affect copyright status of the work. Images will be published on our social media sites including Instagram and Facebook as well as the East Gippsland Art Gallery website.

 

Freight, postage and insurance

Artists are responsible for postage or artwork delivery to the Gallery by the due date. Unsold works will be returned via standard post through Australia Post and the return postage cost will be covered by East Gippsland Art Gallery. If you require express or registered post, contact the Gallery and this will be an extra fee payable by the entrant. Artworks are covered by East Gippsland Art Gallery insurance while on display. East Gippsland Art Gallery does not take responsibility for any loss or damage caused to any artwork while in transit to and from the Gallery. All works entered must be suitable to be packaged and posted.

 

Delivery

Works are to be delivered or posted to East Gippsland Art Gallery between the following days Tuesday 26 November - Friday 29 November 2024 between 10 am and 4pm.

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Failure to comply with any of the above will make an entry ineligible.

 

Pick-up

All unsold artworks will be available for pick up between Tuesday 04 February - Friday 07 February 2025 between 10am - 4pm. Work received by us through Australia Post or courier, will be returned within 14 – 21 days after the completion of the exhibition via Australia Post by standard post. If you require insurance for postage, that will be extra and you need to contact us to arrange this.

 

Information

All personal information gathered by East Gippsland Art Gallery will be used solely for the purpose of administering the EGAG WRAP 2024.

 

If you require a receipt and/or have any questions and you would like more information please contact us on 03 5153 1988 or email admin@eastgippslandartgallery.org.au