Gosford Regional Gallery
EMERGING 2015
First Prize $2,500
Up to $6,500 in prize money
A competition for artists aged 18 to 30 years
Submissions are invited from NSW artists working in any
visual art medium to present a body of work in the Gosford
Regional Gallery. Artists must be aged between 18 and 30
to take part in this exciting competition. EMERGING aims
to showcase the talents of emerging young artists from
across New South Wales. The exhibition allows artists the
opportunity to have series of works considered within context,
or the space and time to present installation work.
Gosford Regional Gallery
Selected finalists will create an exhibition in the Gosford
Regional Gallery from 18 July until 6 September 2015.
Submissions need to be lodged at the Gosford Regional
Gallery by 29 March 2015.
36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW 2250
(02) 4304 7550
[email protected]
www.gosfordregionalgallery.com
Image: Thomas Hadland, Light Series II Picture 3,
Emerging 2013 Artist
Gosford Regional Gallery is proudly
owned and operated by Gosford City Council.
Submission Deadline: 29 March 2015
Conditions of entry
Prizes
1. $2,500 First Prize
2. Each of the selected finalists will receive an artist fee of $500
Eligibility
The EMERGING competition is open to all residents of NSW who are aged between 18 and 30 as of
18 July 2015, that is, people born on or after 19 July 1984 and people born on or before 18 July 1997. The competition is not
open to employees of Gosford City Council.
Size of body of work
Selected finalists will each be assigned a space within the Gosford Regional Gallery of up to 20 metres of wall space or 70
square metres of floor space (or a specified combination of both) to display a body of work. The Gallery has a ceiling height of
approximately 4 metres. Any special requirements regarding space should be addressed in the description of the body of work.
Submitting an application
Applicants will need to submit a description of the proposed body of work, a CV, supporting visual material and proof of date of
birth. Applications must be delivered to the Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb St East Gosford on or before 29 March 2015.
Applications must be delivered complete, including all supporting material. Applications being delivered by post or courier will be
accepted if they are postmarked before the 29 March 2015.
Applications must include:
• Description of Proposed Body of Work: a 250 - 500 word written description of your intended body of work including details
of concept, construction materials, space requirements and installation.
• Supporting Visual Material: up to 10 clearly labelled images on CD or USB to support their application. Preferred format
is jpg and less than 1.5MB. If submitting images on CD, the applicant must clearly indicate which images should be
considered for the application. If applicable, a short DVD, no more than 5 minutes in length may be submitted.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than one page
• Proof of date of birth (copy of driver’s licence etc)
• Signed Entry Form
Selection Criteria and Judging
The panel of judges from Gosford Regional Gallery will select finalists to participate in the exhibition based on the following
criteria:
• concept – the proposal is conceptually strong and the body of work is cohesive
• technique – the proposal demonstrates the artist’s technical proficiency
• presentation – the proposal considers how the gallery space will be utilised
Selected finalists will be announced by 13 April 2015.
An external judge will award the EMERGING 2015 First Prize to be announced at the opening of the exhibition.
Installation
Selected finalists will need to liaise with the Curator of the Gallery regarding the installation requirements and need to be
available to assist with installing their body of work during the installation period (13 - 17 July 2015). The Curator will decide on
the positioning of each finalist’s work within the Gallery. Finalists will be responsible for the transport of work to and from the
Gallery. Limited money will be available to assist with materials for ephemeral installations.
EMERGING 2015 Application Form
Submission Deadline: 29 March 2015
Applicants Details
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
DATE OF BIRTH*
*It is essential that you include a photocopy of your driver’s licence or birth certificate.
TITLE OF PROPOSED
WORK
TITLE
Interpretation of the rules and conditions
In the event of a dispute arising regarding the rules and conditions of entry, a decision made by the organising committee shall
be final.
Copyright
The Gosford Regional Gallery reserves the right to photograph any work submitted for the purpose of documentation, education
and promotion of the EMERGING exhibition. All necessary acknowledgements will be duly made.
MEDIUM/MATERIAL USED
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Checklist (please tick). Ensure that you have:
Description of Proposed Body of Work
Clearly Labelled Supporting Visual Material
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Exhibition
The exhibition of selected finalists will be on display from 18 July to 20 September 2015. The opening of the exhibition is
Saturday 18 July 2015.
Sale of art work
All works exhibited can be for sale. Selected finalists will need to provide prices for any work available for sale. The Gallery
charges a 33.33% commission (including GST on commission).
SIZE OF WORK IN CM
Proof of date of birth
Post or email applications to:
Signed Entry Form
Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW 2250
(02) 4304 7550, [email protected] www.gosfordregionalgallery.com
Applicant’s signature:
I have read and understood the conditions of entry.
NAME______________________________________DATE_____________________