TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Artists may submit up to two (2) artworks. Each of these must be on separate entry forms.
(a) Please note in relation to the above – ‘One (1) Artwork’ may include more than one item if deemed to be reasonable and fair by Liverpool Art Society. Liverpool Art Society reserves the right to refuse any application and/or request re-submission if they determine any submission cannot be defined as ‘one (1) Artwork’.
(b) In the case where several items are acceptably submitted as one (1) artwork the price indicated on the entry form is the price for the artwork as a whole. Pricing of individual items that are considered one (1) artwork is not permitted.
2. The following are conditions in relation to the artwork:
(a) The maximum size for 2D works is for the perimeter to be no more than 600cm (including the frame). Sculptures/3D works to have an area of no more than 1 metre cubed.
(b) All works are to be ready for installation/display. Works that are to be installed on gallery walls are to include a hanging system -either d-rings or another suitable system.
(c) Where possible the artist’s name and artwork title must be clearly marked on the back of or under the artwork.
(d) Max of 3 minutes is permitted for digital works and must be submitted in MP4/H264 format on a USB.
(e) CPAC will not accept any artworks that are not ready for display or are wet, incomplete, structurally unstable, or damaged in any way. CPAC will not repair any artworks on the artist’s behalf.
(f) Artworks entered must not pose dangers to the strict physical and environmental conditions of the venue. This may include hazardous, plant or living material.
(g) The artwork must be the original unaided work of the artist. Entry warrants that the artwork does not infringe copyright, moral rights or other rights of any third party. Artworks must have been produced in the last 36 months (at time of entry) and be the property of the artist.
(h) The submitted work must not have been exhibited in any previous LAS exhibition
(i) Unless otherwise noted on the entry form, all exhibiting artists will permit their artworks to be reproduced in marketing, publicity, educational, publication and archival uses of the CPAC in relation to the LAS exhibition and prizes in all media, including electronic/digital, broadcasting and print media. Any reproductions that involve direct commercial or financial gain are not included in this permission.
(j) Unless noted otherwise via the entry form, the artists grants CPAC permission to share their contact details with its media partners (including Original Spin, CPAC’s marketing/media/advertising partner) in the event that they wish to discuss promotional/interview/publishing/broadcasting opportunities.
3. The following persons, and their immediate families, are ineligible to enter the PRIZES in the Liverpool Art Society Annual Exhibition, but may choose to display their work ONLY:
(a) 2022 Liverpool Art Society Annual exhibition judge;
(b) Current Liverpool City Councillors and current Council employees; and
4. Directors and Management/Board/Committee Members of sponsor organisations, staff of the Office of Anne Stanley, Federal Member for Werriwa, staff of the Office of Melanie Gibbons, Member for Holsworthy (and their immediate families) are not eligible to be considered for the prizes they sponsor. This condition does not extend to Liverpool Art Society or Liverpool Historical Society members who are eligible for all prizes they nominate as long as they meet the outlined conditions for entry.
PLEASE NOTE: 'Immediate Family Members' means a spouse or former spouse, de facto partner or former de facto partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling. It includes or a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of a spouse or de facto partner. It includes step-relations (e.g. step-parents and step-children) as well as adoptive relations.
5. The annual exhibition judge is selected by the Liverpool Art Society (LAS) Committee in consultation with the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC). The decision of the judges will be final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
6. Artists are responsible for organizing all transport matters. Artists are responsible for all costs and insurances involved in the transport of their artwork.
7. CPAC reserves the right to refuse and/or withhold any work from display.
8. CPAC staff take all reasonable measures to display/install artworks as intended however CPAC reserve the right to install artworks at their discretion, considering for example, available gallery space, artwork content, WH&S and/or WorkCover guidelines
9. All adult artists will be charged a non-refundable entry Fee of $15 per artwork.
10. Children (17 years and younger) are exempt from the entry Fee.
11. All artworks available for sale for $100 or more will be subject to a total 20% commission payable, 10% to CPAC and 10% to LAS. All artworks available for sale for $99 or less will not be subject to any commission. Artwork will be available for sale immediately after the award ceremony until the last day of exhibition.
12. Youth artworks are not for sale.
13. It is the responsibility of all entrants to obtain their own insurance cover against loss, destruction, damage and/or consequential loss (including but not limited to natural disasters, catastrophes, and the like) in relation to their entry/artwork. Unless otherwise advised, Council or Liverpool Art Society do not insure/artworks in transit, storage or on exhibition. It is expected that each entrant effects any additional insurance it considers reasonably necessary (or which a prudent artist would take out having regards to the nature and value of the entry/artwork and the type of exhibition). Council, while taking all due and reasonable care of entries/artworks, to the extent permitted by law, is not responsible or liable for any incidental loss or damage to the entry/artwork and the entrant otherwise releases and indemnifies Council and Liverpool Art Society against any and all claims, liabilities, loss and costs incurred or in connection with the entry/artwork, except to the extent that such a loss or damage is caused or contributed to by the negligent or wrongful act of omission of Council or that of its employees and agents.
NOTE: Casula Powerhouse is an industrial building, a former power station and is not a purpose-built art gallery. Not all galleries have climate control and some are impacted by natural light. Entries are submitted with agreement to artwork being presented in these conditions.
14. Terms and conditions regarding the Liverpool City Council Overall Prize:
(a) The Liverpool City Council Overall Prize winner must have been a financial member of the Liverpool Art Society Inc. for a least 12 months prior to this exhibition’s close of registration.
(b) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(c) The Liverpool City Council Overall Prize is acquisitive. The maximum amount paid to the winner is $5,000, even if the artwork is valued over $5,000.
15. Terms and conditions regarding the Casula Powerhouse Scholarship Prize:
(a) Casula Powerhouse Scholarship Prize winner must have been a financial member of the Liverpool Art Society Inc. for a least 12 months prior to this exhibition’s close of registration.
(b) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(c) The Casula Powerhouse Scholarship Prize winner will receive mentorship in the creation of an exhibition of their work to be presented in the 2023 exhibition program. The recipient will receive the benefits of presenting work for an exhibition in consultation with a CPAC Curator which may include, but is not limited to, technical, curatorial and marketing support.
(d) Previous winners of the Scholarship Prize will not be eligible for the scholarship prize for the next five (5) annual exhibitions from the date of winning the prize.
16. Terms and conditions regarding the $1500 John Mula Memorial Prize:
(a) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(b) Artworks that applicants enter into the $1500 John Mula Memorial Prize must be an artwork representative of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Liverpool Art Society reserves the right to remove any artwork from consideration of the John Mula Memorial Prize and/or request re-submission if they determine that any submitted artworks are not representative of Liverpool and surrounding areas.
(c) The $1,500 (acquisitive) John Mula Memorial Prize is acquisitive. The work is acquired by the Rotary Clubs of Liverpool Inc. The maximum amount paid to the winner is $1,500, even if the artwork is valued over $1,500. After acquisition, the work will be auctioned by the 3 supporting Rotary Clubs (Liverpool, Liverpool Greenway & Liverpool West) to raise money to support charitable works. The judge for the prize is chosen at the discretion of the Rotary Clubs of Liverpool Inc. in consultation with LAS. Casula Powerhouse staff will identify eligible artists for selection of the winner and facilitate the judge where appropriate on the day. The Rotary Clubs of Liverpool Inc. are responsible for collection of the artwork that has won the $1,500 (acquisitive) John Mula Memorial Prize.
17. Terms and conditions regarding the History Prizes:
(a) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(b) Entrants of the history prizes (both the 1st place Westfield Liverpool and City Of Liverpool & the 2nd place District Society Historical Society prizes for History of Liverpool) must provide a short written explanation of the significance of their work to Liverpool’s history and heritage. Liverpool Art Society reserves the right to remove any artwork from consideration of the History Prizes and/or request re-submission if they determine that any submitted artworks do not have significance to Liverpool’s history and heritage.
18. Terms and Conditions regarding the Werriwa Art Prize:
(a) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(b) Those entering the Werriwa Art Prize must provide a short written explanation of the how the work reflects the electorate. Liverpool Art Society reserves the right to remove any artwork from consideration of the History Prizes and/or request re-submission if they determine that any submitted artworks and/or associated texts do not reflect the electorate. The winner of the Werriwa Art Prize will be offered a licence agreement for the non-exclusive use of an image of their winning work on the annual Christmas card of the Office of Anne Stanley, Federal Member for Werriwa. The license is arranged by the Office of Anne Stanley. The prize money includes the licencing fee. The artist will be provided with the details of any proposed cropping of their work as part of the licence. Prize money will be provided upon signed licence agreement (and where agreement cannot be reached the prize will be offered to the runner up). Eligible entries will be shortlisted by the 2022 Judge and a representative of CPAC and forwarded to the Office of Anne Stanley MP for final selection. In addition, the 2022 judge may also attend Judging Day to make a final selection. The photographer may also need to be credited and if no image is available staff of CPAC will arrange an image.
19. Terms and conditions regarding the Melanie Gibbons Youth Prize:
(a) The entrant must nominate on the entry form to be considered for this prize
(b) Artworks that applicants enter into the Melanie Gibbons Youth Prize must be themed around the Georges River. Liverpool Art Society reserves the right to remove any artwork from consideration of the Melanie Gibbons Youth Prize and/or request re-submission if they determine any submitted artwork is not themed around the George’s River.
20. All submitted details on the registration form are final. All submitted details on the Registration Form cannot be altered after the registration closing date or upon delivery of artwork.
21. Artwork labels will be provided on the artwork drop-off day and must be attached by CPAC Staff to each artwork upon delivery to CPAC. Labels will match the description on the Artwork Entry Form and artwork delivered must correspond in description.
22. All early pickups need to be prearranged with CPAC. Any artwork not collected on time as specified in KEY DATES may be disposed of at the discretion of CPAC in consultation with LAS.
23. CPAC is not responsible for any packaging of artworks. All artworks will be available for collection unwrapped. Any artists wanting to wrap their works will need to bring all wrapping or packaging with them and wrap the artworks themselves on allocated dates for collection of artworks.