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  • 49th Katherine Prize - Call For Entries

  • Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre is pleased to announce the 49th Katherine Prize. The longest running visual art award in the Northern Territory returns on the Friday 1st November 2024.

    Visual artists working in the Northern Territory are encouraged to apply. Begin by reading the terms and conditions of entry below, then using this form to enter.

    Please note the following important dates and details:

    Deadline for Entry Forms – Friday 4th October 2024 at 5:00pm

    Window for Artwork Delivery – Between Monday 14th to Friday 18th October 2024

    Opening Night & Awards Presentation - Friday 1st November 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Exhibition Closes – Friday 6th December 2024

    Awards:

    Julie and Geoffrey Newton Major Award - $5,000

    Katherine Town Council Award -  $2,000

    People's Choice Award - $500

    We gratefully acknowledge our principal sponsors Julie and Geoffrey Newton and Katherine Town Council.

    If you are a patron or business interested in sponsoring a future award or supporting Katherine Prize in any way, please submit your expression of interest to director@gyracc.org.au.

  • 49th Katherine Prize — Terms and Conditions of Entry

    This exhibition opens Friday 1st November and closes Friday 6th December 2024.

    1.     Entrants must be current residents of the Northern Territory. 

    2.     A fee of $10 is required per entry. 

    3.     Entries must be original artwork made by the entrant(s) and must have been completed during the 12 months, before 4th October 2024.

    4.     Entries must not have been exhibited previously in Katherine.

    5.     Artworks must relate to the Northern Territory, this can relate to materials, concept or subject matter.

    6.     Entries must not have won any art or other award within the Northern Territory.

    7.     Godinymayin reserves the right to consider, but not necessarily exhibit all works submitted.

    8.     Entrants may enter a maximum of two artworks for consideration, with no guarantee of selection in the 49th Katherine Prize exhibition.  Works not displayed will be eligible for a refund of their entry fee.

    9.     Entries must be clearly marked with:
    - Artwork Title
    - Artist Name
    - Medium
    - Date of completion
    - Sale price (inclusive of GST) if for sale.

    10. Packaging must also be clearly marked with the artist’s name, artwork title and return postal address. 

    11. Entries do not have to be for sale.

    12. Artwork sold by Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre during the 49th Katherine Prize exhibition, will be deducted a 27.5% commission.

    13. By making a submission, you agree to have your artwork photographed and documented for promotional purposes.

    14. Entry forms must be received by 5pm on Friday 4th October 2024 in order to be considered

    15. Window for artwork delivery is between 14th and 18th of October 2024 during centre business hours. Work should be delivered to: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Lot 3238, Stuart Highway, Katherine East NT 0850

    16. The entrant shall be responsible for all freight and insurance costs (including organisation) for artworks to and from the centre.

    17. Entries must be packed securely for transit and in a manner suitable for safe repacking. Any repacking cost incurred will be charged to the entrant.

    18. Artworks will be covered by appropriate insurance while stored or displayed at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre.

    19. All artwork(s) must be collected within 7 days of exhibition closure. Any uncollected artworks may be disposed of in accordance with the Northern Territory Disposal of Goods Act. 

    20. All decisions made by judges of the 49th Katherine Prize are final.

    21. Any conflict arising in connection with these conditions of entry will be decided by Godinymayin, whose decision is final.

    22. Artworks can be of any medium, and must be ready to display professionally in our galleries.

    23. Artworks must not exceed 1.5 metres in any direction inclusive of support structures and frames. Hanging works must not exceed 15 kilograms. Artworks must not exceed 40 kilograms.

    24. Entry fees will not be refunded (except in circumstance detailed in point 8)

    25. Godinymayin staff and board members can enter but are ineligible to win major prizes, staff and board members are however, eligible to win People Choice Award.

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  • We actively consult with First Nations community members on cultural perspectives regarding all exhibitions, particularly the presentation of images and voices of First Nations people. Your work may be subject to cultural consultation and approval.

    Thank you for submitting your entry into the 49th Katherine Prize.

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