ARTISTS FAQ FOR 2009 SHOW
The Details Listed Below are those generally applying to the 2009 Show, Refer to the Entry Form for particular details and conditions of Entry, the right is reserved to change them as planning for the 2009 Show proceeds
Where is it?
The Caulfield Race Course, Caulfield Victoria, Australia.
When is it?
Friday 28th May to Sunday 30th May 2010. The show is open 10am to 10pm
daily except closing at 3pm on Sunday 30th May.
Who are the Judges?
The show has always enjoyed the services of distinguished judges. Judges
for the 2010 Art show are yet to be appointed:
What will it cost me?
$22.00 (including GST) per painting for on line registration, $24 per painting if registering by mail. Refer to the conditions on the Entry Form
Size restrictions?
The only restriction on the size of all paintings entered is that no length of
any
side of a painting shall exceed 1.4m long including framing. All
measurements
will be taken over the frame.
Paintings will be checked on delivery, oversize paintings will not be hung.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds of the show are dedicated to the charitable and community works
of the Rotary Club of Camberwell. The show is the Clubs major source of
funding. Over the four decades of the life of this great Show, millions of
dollars have been directed to commendable and worthy causes both within
the local Community, nationally and overseas.
Delivery times?
Receipt of entered paintings are required to be delivered personally will occur on either
Friday 17th or Saturday 18th April between 10am and 6pm. Paintings are
to be delivered to the Parkview Theatre, Camberwell Centre,
340
Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.
Collection times?
Unsold paintings are to be collected personally on Monday 1st June between 8.30 am and 6 pm from the Caulfield Race Course.
Please Note ~ Monday only
The Rotary Club of Camberwell has no permanent storage after the Show closes,
so we are seriously affected if paintings are not collected before 6pm on the
Sunday. Late collections will be liable for an additional handling fee of $20 per
painting.
Non-exhibited works?
Paintings not exhibited may be collected during the show by prior
arrangement. .
Courier delivery and collection?
The Club no longer handles freighted or posted works, paintings must be
delivered and picked up free of cardboard or other rigid packaging, although
a loose sleeve or one layer of bubble wrap is acceptable.
All paintings delivered by courier shall be consigned to the Caulfield race Course to arrive at the latest by a date to be indicated later. All costs are to be paid by the artist.
A return freight service is no longer provided; artists who cannot deliver and
pick up in person or by proxy must use specialist courier service that
provides their own protective layer.
The Club has listed couriers who cover specific areas in the Newsletter. Go
to the Newsletter page to read or download a copy of the Newsletter.
When do entries close?
All entry forms must be received by 23rd April 2010
How do I enter?
Entries must be received on the official entry form (the Entry Form for the 2010 Show will be available in later; copies will be obtained in the following ways:
Insurance?
The club will exercise all reasonable care in handling the works submitted,
but will not be responsible for the loss of or any damage to any works while
in
the custody of the Club or the Club's agents. Artists are responsible for
insuring their works against loss or damage when in the custody of the Club
or in transit.
Commission?
The Club will offer any entry for sale to the public at the price nominated on
the entry form and in the event of the sale being made; the Club will retain
twenty-seven and a half per centum (27 1/2 %) of the price as a selling
commission. The commission includes a GST component payable by all
entrants.
Payments for Sold Paintings?
Payments to Artists for sold paintings can be made either by cheque or by
direct electronic transfer to a nominated bank account. Refer to the entry
form and Newsletter for further details.
Prizes and awards?
The prizes and awards for the 2009 show are as follows:
| Open Award | Price not exceeding | Prize (Acquisitive) |
|---|---|---|
| Herald Sun "Best of Show Award) GOLD | Open | $20,000 |
| SILVER | $9,000 | $10,000 |
| BRONZE | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| Still Life | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Australian Landscape - Oil | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Australian Landscape - Watercolour or other medium on paper. | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Pastel | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Australian Flora/ Fauna - any medium | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Best Work - any medium | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Best Watercolour | $800 | $900 |
| Best Work - any medium | $500 | $600 |
| Best Work - any medium | $400 | $500 |
| Encouragement Awards | Prize (non acquisitive) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Art material encouragement award - four mediums @ $500 each | Open | $2,000 |
| Framing encouragement awards - any medium - 2 @ $500 each | Open | $1,000 |
