Diary Dates
Applications close Saturday 15th May 8:00AM
*Successful applicants will be notified by Saturday 22nd May.
Artwork Drop Off:
Friday 11th June & Saturday 12th June between 9:00AM & 4:00PM.
Installation Day:
Sunday 13th June.
Opening Night:
Saturday 19th June 5:00PM- 8:00PM
* To ensure that we are keeping within the NSW Government COVID-19 guidelines, THE BEST KEPT SECRET will be a FREE ticketed event. Ticket details will be provided to all artists in the lead up to the opening.
Artwork Pick Up:
Saturday 3rd July between 9:00AM & 6:00PM
Location:
The Art Passage located within Crockers Paint & Wallpaper.
1/206 Box Rd, Miranda/Sylvania NSW, 2228
Goal:
Maximum 55 artists
Theme:
The best kept secrets of the Sutherland Shire (businesses and or locations specific to the local area).
Mediums:
All 2D mediums accepted including painting, illustration, photography, collage, printmaking and textiles.
Size Restrictions/ Hanging:
Only work that can be attached to the wall will be accepted.
Please note that we are looking for a wide range of sizes within this exhibition.
Entries must be measuring no bigger than 70cm on any side (including framing).
A limit of one artwork per person.
Entries must not exceed 15 kg in weight.
All artwork must be submitted ready to hang with D-rings and hanging wire.
Whilst we will encourage all people not to touch the work, it is the artists responsibility to ensure that all D-Rings/ fixtures and or framing are of professional quality and suitable hanging strength.
Who Can Be Involved:
Application is open to all artist members of The Art Passage Artist Network (must be over the age of 18).
If you are not yet a member of the network, please join via the below link (it's free):
Join The Art Passage Artist Network here.
Insurance:
Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. The Art Passage and Crockers team will ensure that appropriate signage is shown to prevent work from being touched or knocked.
Sales:
All artwork must be available for sale exclusively through The Art Passage throughout the duration of the show.
A 30% commission will be taken on all sales.
Artist’s will be notified as soon as their artwork is sold and paid for. The Art Passage Director will provide contact details of buyer to the artist. It is then the responsibility of the artist to organise appropriate pick up and packaging of the work. All work must be taken from the gallery at the completion of the exhibition.
Please allow 7 business days from the completion of the exhibition, to receive your sales summary and final payment. This will be sent to your chosen bank account.
Entry Fee:
A small non refundable entry fee of $30 will help us cover the cost of live music, food, alcohol, bar staff, invitations and promotion of this event.
Social Media/ Promotion:
THE BEST KEPT SECRET, is an opportunity to reach out and include the community and local businesses in your creative process. We strongly suggest reaching out and getting in touch with those who have directly influenced the location captured within your artwork. This is an opportunity for our local community to gain exposure from your artwork. Be sure to SPREAD THE WORD!
Please note that photos of your work along with relevant artwork statements may be used for the purpose of social media and/ or promotional materials across the duration of the exhibition.
Please let our team know by emailing theartpassage@gmail.com if you would not like to be included in our social media roll out.