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Terms and Conditions
Reart & Etsy proudly introduce Reart 2015,
an upcycle exhibition/book launch to inspire
the reuse of second hand materials and the
reduction of waste.
Artists and designers globally are invited to
enter the exhibition with artworks that relate
to upcycling.
Awards
1st Place $250 Etsy Voucher (more prizes
coming)
The winner of this award will be selected by the
curatorial panel and will be announced on the 25
April at the M2 Gallery, 450 Elizabeth Street Surry
Hills NSW 2010.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD – $100 Etsy
Voucher (more prizes coming)
The winners of this award will be decided by
the artworks with the highest number of votes
cast by the attendees during the exhibition. The
winners will be announced on the 25 April at
the M2 Gallery, 450 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills
NSW 2010.
Artworks considered for the
exhibition can be the following
A sculpture, assemblage, collage or textile
artwork created from a minimum of 70% second
hand or waste materials;
An object that you can use or wear created
from a minimum of 70% second hand or waste
materials.
Artwork entry criteria
Selection into the exhibition will be based on
innovative use of waste materials or the upcycling
of waste materials into the artwork.
Three-dimensional works can be freestanding
or wall mounted but if wall mounted not
exceed 20kg.
Eligibility
Reart 2015 is open to all ages from anywhere in
the world.
Entry criteria
Works previously exhibited in other prizes and
exhibitions are eligible. All entries must be the
original artwork of the exhibitor. It is anticipated
that around 40 artworks will be selected for the
exhibition. Decisions in regards to works selected
for exhibition and final judging by the curatorial
panel will be final and no correspondence will be
entered into. Various sized plinths and tables for
sculptural works will be supplied by the gallery,
additional installation props can be supplied by
the artists to accompany their work.
Exhibition
A selection of artworks will be chosen for
exhibition at the M2 Gallery, 450 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010. The exhibition will officially
open to the public on Wednesday 22 April to
coincide with Earth Day 2015 and will continue
until Tuesday 28 April 2015. There will be a book
signing by author Nathan Devine on Saturday
25 April which will mark the official launch of
Retrash, a coffee table book celebrating the
upcycled work of 82 designers and artists from
20 countries around the world.
Selecting and judging
Artworks for the exhibition will be selected by the
judging panel (see below). Reart Pty Ltd reserves
the right to change the judges without notification
to the artists. Artists selected for the exhibition
will be notified by email by Wednesday 1 April
2015. A list of all successful applicants will be
placed on the Reart.com website on Wednesday
1 April.
Applications
Applications can be made directly from the
Retrash.com website. There is a limit of two
artworks per artist that can be submitted. There is
no entry fee to apply for the prize and exhibition.
Entry is by completion of the online application
form. Each work submitted requires a high res
JPEG image (minimum 300 dpi).
De-installation
Artworks selected for the exhibition must be
picked up in person with photo ID or receipt of
entry on Wednesday 29 April between 10.00am
and 3.00pm. Works that are not collected
by Wednesday 29 April will be disposed of
immediately. Collection of works by other parties
requires arrangement with the Curator prior to 29
April 2014.
Security, liability and insurance
Artists exhibit at their own risk. Insurance for
the submitted works is the artist’s responsibility.
Reart Pty Ltd and the M2 Gallery will exercise
reasonable care with all works selected for
exhibition, but will not be responsible for loss or
damage to the work while in their custody, during
transit or on exhibition.
Copyright and photographs
Artists own the copyright of their work and
licence Reart Pty Ltd to use the submitted
images and take photographs of the exhibition
that can be used for the exhibition catalogue,
publicity, press releases and other promotion in
print or on the Reart.com website for the 2015
exhibition and future exhibitions.
Interpretation of terms and
conditions
Application forms must be submitted by Monday
23 March 2015.
In the event of a dispute regarding the
interpretation of these terms and conditions, the
decision of Reart Pty Ltd shall be binding on all
parties.
Delivery of artworks
Signing of declaration
Artists are responsible for the transportation of
their works to and from the gallery.
Selected artworks are to be delivered to M2
Gallery, 450 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills NSW
2010, Tuesday 21 April between 8.00am and
2.00pm. Works that are to hang must have
suitable hook or feature to hang the work
from. Works of art that contain 2 to 4 separate
elements must be accompanied by instructions/
diagrams for display. The position of placement
of artworks within the gallery is at the discretion
of the Curator althoug it is advised that artists
setup their own work.
Sale of artworks
All works in Reart 2015 may be for sale unless
marked Not For Sale (NFS) and will be available
through the exhibitors section of the Reart.com
website (available from Wednesday 22 April).
In submitting your application online at Reart.
com, the artist acknowledges they have read,
understood and accepted all the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
Curatorial panel
Curator and Convener: Nathan Devine – Author
of Retrash and director of Reart Pty Ltd
Judges: Helen Souness, Managing Director Etsy
Australia
Nathan Devine, Author of Retrash and director of
Reart Pty Ltd
Dimity Mullane, Communications / Public
Programs Manager at The Lewers Gallery
This project is delivered in partnership between
Reart and Etsy.
Enquiries
All artworks selected for the exhibition must
remain on display until the end of the exhibition
regardless of whether they are sold during this
time.
For more information visit www.reart.com. All
queries regarding the exhibition and application
process can be made to Nathan Devine on 02
4234 4828 or [email protected]
2010, Tuesday 21 April between 8.00am and
2.00pm.
Collection of works
Artworks collected Wednesday 29 April between
10.00am and 3.00pm.
Important Dates
Entries close
Apply online at www.reart.com and submit by
Monday 23 March 2015.
Successful artists
Notified by email and posted on the Reart.com
website by Wednesday 1 April 2015.
Delivery of artwork
Selected artworks are to be delivered to the
M2 Gallery, 450 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills NSW
Retrash book signing and announcement of
the exhibition winners
Saturday 25 April at the M2 Gallery, Surry Hills.
Exhibition period
Wednesday 22 April to Tuesday 28 April 2015.