SWELL Art Prize 2025 | Artist Application

2025 SWELL Art Prize

14 - 23 March 2025 | Broadbeach Community Space
ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

The inaugural SWELL Art Prize is a free indoor gallery exhibition and competition. Open to Artists working in any medium from all locations, each vying for the titular award of $2,000. The gallery will host intimate events and artists will have the opportunity to sell works and editions.

The exhibition will be held 14 - 23 March 2025, at the Broadbeach Community Space, 61-89 Sunshine Blvd., Mermaid Waters 4218, Gold Coast, Queensland.

Artwork submissions are not restricted by size. However, it's important to keep in mind that this gallery is indoors, and the feasibility of displaying your artwork will be assessed by the curatorial panel. Artworks can be displayed on plinths provided by SWELL, own plinths, freestanding, gallery tracks hanging system, and other display methods may be arranged.
Applications close Sunday, 2nd February 2025 at midnight.

REMEMBER TO SAVE your application before pressing SUBMIT. If you are having any technical issues with the JotForm, try using Google Chrome.
SAVE AND SUBMIT BUTTONS CAN BE FOUND AT BOTTOM OF THIS FORM.

For assistance with your submission please email exhibition@swellsculpture.com.au to request a call back. Our team will get back to you ASAP.

Please read the below SWELL Art Prize Agreement document, highlighting important artist information. Please download this document to refer back to key information including artist requirements and dates.
ARTIST DETAILS

The Artist applying will be the person we will contact for all information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Name of Group or Organisation

Name of Group or Organisation of not a sole ArtistNotes
Email - this will be your default email for all correspondence*
example@example.com
COLLABORATION

If you are collaborating with other Artists, please include their First and Last name
Name

Collaborator 2 First NameCollaborator 2 Last Name
Name

Collaborator 3 First NameCollaborator 3 Last Name
If there are more collaborating Artists please list all names here
Address of Applicant*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

PostcodeCountry
Mobile Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate Phone
Other phone number
ABN*
if you are an International Artist please enter "international" if you do not have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
GST Registered*

YesNo
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Do you identify with any of the following

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderCulturally or linguistically diversePerson with disabilityNone of the above
DIGITAL

Enter the address of your digital platforms, including collaborators if relevant.
Website*
(If you don't have a website, enter "N/A" in the box above)
Facebook*
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have a Facebook account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
Instagram*
e.g. @swellsculpture (If you don't have an Instagram account, enter "N/A" in the box above)
BIOGRAPHY
Brief Biography (BIO) - Your BIO should be written in third person. Your BIO may be added to our print and digital media. Include collaborators if relevant.*

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What stage are you in your career?*
Please upload a high resolution Artist Headshot photo/s. Label images with: First Name_Last Name_Headshot*

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ARTWORK DETAILS
Artwork Title*
This is the Title name of your artwork and will be included in all publications and references.
Height (mm)*
Width (mm)*
Length (mm)*
Footprint of installation (mm x mm)*
Weight (kg)*
Materials*
List the main materials used for your artwork only. E.g. Steel, copper and paint
ARTWORK SALE PRICE

COMMISSION - 33%

A commission of 33% will be deducted from the sale of the artwork.

EDITIONS OF ARTWORK FOR SALE

Where the orginal artwork is an edition of a series of pieces, please state the individual price and the number of editions that will be created in section below. Please ensure your artwork prices include a 33% commission.

ARTWORK INSTALLATION WITH INDIVIDUAL PIECES FOR SALE

Where individual works within the installation are for sale, please list these prices i.e. individual artwork sale price/s please include 33% commission to each piece.
How to calculate the Artwork Sale Price

Formula for this:

Artwork Sale Price (incl. GST if registered)

= Artist sale price (incl. GST if registered) /0.67

SWELL's commission must include GST.
Artwork Sale Price AUD $*
(Including GST if applicable and 33% commission)
Individual Artwork Sale Prices AUD $
Sale price for individual pieces if applicable. (Including GST if applicable and 33% commission)
If you plan on creating a series of artworks, please indicate the number of editions that will be cast/created. For example if you are creating a bronze sculpture, and plan to cast 9 additional sculptures, 10 in total, please indicate as 1 of 10
POSTAGE OF ARTWORKS

Please inform if your artwork/s can be posted within Australia.
Artwork to be posted by SWELL Sculpture

For artworks within the gallery sold to out of region buyers, SWELL Sculpture will organise shipment. Artworks will be posted from Broadbeach Waters, QLD, 4218.

Artwork to be posted by Artist

For multiple edition works the Artist may ship directly to the buyer. Artworks will be posted from the Artist studio or residence.
Please select*

Artwork to be posted by SWELLArtwork to be posted by ArtistArtwork unable to be posted
Postage costs will be calculated by SWELL and/or the Artist and charged to the buyer.
ARTIST STATEMENT

The Artist statement forms an important part of your application. It is critical to communicate a message that is well articulated and relates to the work. Please write your statement in third person format if applicable. Your artist statement is the verbal description of your work. The artist statement is for inclusion in the official printed program, on the SWELL website, site plaque and may be shared with media - max 90 words
Artist Statement - short version for SWELL program - max 90 words - should be written in third person*

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Images of your proposed artwork. (Must be complete). You can upload multiple images.*

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INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK
Your artwork will be temporarily installed in a community space and as such, your supporting documentation should be comprehensive and include the required information outlined below. Should your submission not include this important documentation it may be deemed non-conforming and not eligible for consideration.

Your submission must be a completed artwork.

Your submission MUST include clear and comprehensive support documentation including:
- Support images of completed work
- Plinth/mounting details
- Maintenance required during the exhibition
Preferred Placement of Artwork*

PlinthWall hanging (gallery track system)FreestandingProviding own plinthOther (provide documentation)
Optional: upload your complete installation method (multiple file upload is possible)

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ARTIST'S RISK

The Artist submits all artwork to the premises and exhibits at their own risk - refer to Artist Agreement
How did you hear about SWELL?*

SWELL WebsiteSWELL NewsletterFacebookInstagramArt AlmanacArts HubArts NewsletterArts WebsiteArt MonthlyEyeline MagazineNAVAGalleryAn ArtistFriendOther
ARTIST AGREEMENT

Please download, sign, then upload the SWELL Art Prize Artist Agreement.
You must read these terms and conditions thoroughly.
APPLICATION FEE

Each Artist Application form must pay an application fee
The application fee is $27.50 AUD (includes GST) with payment option below.

Payment of application fee due prior to the application being processsed.

Three payment options are available:

1. Bank Transfer

2. Credit Card

3. Apple Pay

Please select your payment option on the selection below.
SELECT YOUR PAYMENT OPTION*

Direct Deposit - BSB 633 000 A/C 122 248 644 A/C Name SWELL Sculpture Festival Ltd. Please include your full name as the reference.Credit Card (select box below and enter details)Apple Pay (select box below and enter details)
Direct Deposit Transfer - Upload payment remittance/receipt here.

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ONLY fill this out if you are paying by CARD

Select this box to pay by card - 1 x Artist Application Fee

$27.50AUD

Total

$0.00AUD

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Apple Pay

Please Save your application before pressing Submit. If you are having any technical issues with the JotForm, try using Google Chrome. If you are still having trouble please email exhibition@swellsculpture.com.au
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2025 SWELL Art Prize

ARTIST ENTRY APPLICATION

ARTIST DETAILS

COLLABORATION

DIGITAL

BIOGRAPHY

ARTWORK DETAILS

ARTWORK SALE PRICE

POSTAGE OF ARTWORKS

ARTIST STATEMENT

INSTALLATION OF ARTWORK

ARTIST'S RISK

ARTIST AGREEMENT

APPLICATION FEE

Payment Methods