SCULPTORS’ SOCIETY GOLD COAST INC
hello@sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
The Sculptors’ Society Gold Coast Inc (SSGC) in continuing its aim of encouraging the appreciation of varied sculpture and is hosting an exhibition at The School House Gallery from 1 May – 3 May 2015.
The Sculptors’ Society Gold Coast extends an invitation to all Members to submit up to four (4) entries in this exhibition.
Prizes 1 st Prize: John Cooper Memorial Award $300
2 nd Prize: Tony Palmer Award $100
3 rd Prize: Annual Subscription to Craft Arts Magazine
Judge Emma Collerton, Assistant Curator, Gold Coast City Gallery
Variations on a Theme Sculpture
We encourage all members to join in with the Variations on a Foot sculpture, whereby members can fashion a cast foot to create an original sculpture – more details page 3. $50 Picassos Voucher will be awarded for best foot!
KEY INFORMATION
The School House Gallery
Exhibition Dates
Submissions Close
Delivery of Artwork cnr Ashmore Road & Carrara Street, Benowa
Friday 1 May - Sunday 3 May 10am – 4pm
Monday 27 April – strictly if you would like your work included in the catalogue
Thursday 30 April between 9am – 12pm
Collection of Artwork
Opening Night
Sunday 3 May 4pm – 4.30pm or alternatively Tuesday 5 May 9am – 12pm
Friday 1 May 6.30pm – 9pm
The 2015 Members Exhibition will be held in conjunction with the The Potters Gold Coast Market Day - Sun 3 May, 10am-4pm
CONDITIONS
1.
Exhibits should be for sale with artist’s name and selling price labeled clearly. Prices should reflect reasonable value. SSGC will charge a
25% commission on sales. Selling price to be GST inclusive if the artist is registered for GST.
2.
Entry Forms are due by 5pm Monday 27 April 2015; late entries may not be accepted.
3.
Entry is open to all financial members (full and associate students) of the Sculptors’ Society Gold Coast Inc.
4.
Entry fees are $10 for 1 artwork, then $5 for each additional piece. This includes free entry to opening night as exhibiting artist.
PAYMENT METHODS – Direct Deposit BSB 484-799 A/c 001160841 A/c Name Sculptors Society GC
Cheque payable to Sculptors Society Gold Coast post to PO Box 8950 Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726
5.
Members can submit up to four (4) pieces. Painting & photographic entries will be considered as part of the 4 works entered.
6.
New work is encouraged, however previously exhibited work will be considered. Plinths are supplied.
7.
Artworks are limited to 1 cubic metre and able to be moved easily by one or two people.
8.
The exhibition committee along with the Gallery Curator reserves the right to curate the exhibition to its best visual display.
9.
All works to remain for the duration of the exhibition – no early removals. Exceptions may be granted at the Exhibition Committee’s discretion if sales to interstate/international visitors require early release.
10.
Members agree to deliver works to the gallery on Thursday 30 April between 9am – 12pm.
11.
Members agree to collect unsold works on Sunday 3 May between 4pm – 4.30pm or alternatively Tuesday 5 May 9am – 12pm. Please note if these conditions are not met there is a storage fee of $5 per artwork per day. After three weeks, if artworks are not collected, SSGC will dispose of the artworks at their discretion to defray costs.
12.
In the event that a sculpture is sold, any freight and insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser. The Gallery Assistants will manage the administration of sales.
13.
The official opening is Friday 1 May at 6.30pm and will be hosted at The School House Gallery. All exhibitors are kindly requested to contribute a plate of finger food. SSGC will provide wine and drinks at a nominal fee. We encourage you to bring your friends, family, associates, art lovers to enjoy the exhibition.
14.
Whilst all care will be taken by SSGC, the artist is responsible for insuring their works and guarantee to indemnify SSGC against any loss or damage, however caused.
15.
The Exhibition Committee will be responsible for the display of the works and will endeavour to present all pieces to their best advantage within what ever limitations present themselves (eg. display space) and take for granted that all exhibiting artists understand and accept such limitations. Please notify us of any special conditions relating to your artwork display.
16.
Any decision by the Exhibition Committee is final and binding with no correspondence entered into.
17.
Only original works produced by the exhibiting artists are eligible to enter.
18.
The exhibitor agrees to allow SSGC to use photographs of the entry for promotional purposes.
ARTIST’S CHECKLIST
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Entry form completed
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Artist Statement of no more than 150 words
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Sculpture Statement of no more than 90 words
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(optional) Up to four (4) photographs of each work submitted included or
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(optional) CD with up to four (4) jpegs of each work submitted saved with surname and first name & title of work.
Example Moore_Henry_Reclining_Figure NB: CDs WILL NOT BE RETURNED
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You have read and understood the terms and conditions
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Signed and dated the entry form

SCULPTORS’ SOCIETY GOLD COAST INC
hello@sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
The following entry form is due by no later than Monday 27 APRIL 2015. Please post the entry form to PO Box 8950 Gold Coast
Mail Centre QLD 9726 or email hello@sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
PAYMENT METHODS – Direct Deposit BSB 484-799 A/c 001160841 A/c Name Sculptors Society GC
Cheque payable to Sculptors Society Gold Coast post to PO Box 8950 Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726
YOUR DETAILS:
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
PLEASE TICK:
FULL MEMBER ASSOCIATE STUDENT MEMBER
Selling prices to be GST inclusive if the artist is registered for GST.
I am ABN & GST registered. My ABN is ______________________________
I do not conduct business as an artist. My entry is a recreational pursuit and hobby.
AGREEMENT:
I have read and understood the terms and conditions of entry and agree to abide by them.
SIGNED: DATE:
TITLE OF WORK SCULPTURE STATEMENT MEDIUM SIZE
ARTIST STATEMENT
– attach a separate sheet if needed or include website.
ENTRY
FEE
$10
SCULPTURE
SALE PRICE
$5
$5
TOTAL FEES DUE
$5
$
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SCULPTORS’ SOCIETY GOLD COAST INC
hello@sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
We encourage all members to join in with the Variations on a Foot sculpture, whereby members can fashion a cast foot to create an original sculpture. Feet will be available for collection from the Benowa workshop from Saturday 11 contact Eric Green directly to arrange collection – 07 5596 5152 th April. Please
TITLE OF WORK SCULPTURE STATEMENT MEDIUM SIZE
FOOT CAST
ENTRY
FEE
N/A
SCULPTURE
SALE PRICE
PLEASE TICK WHICH DAY AND TIME SUITS YOU TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXHIBITION ROSTER.
It’s important that the workload is shared evenly amongst members to facilitate a successful exhibition. A roster will be drawn up from this and Jo Ryder (07 5592 0234) will be in contact with your day and time.
Remember, many hands make for light work. Thanks for contributing!
Day Role
Thursday April 30 Bump in
10am to 1pm 1pm to 4pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Front Desk Jo & Angela
Friday 1 May Opening Night Hospitality
Front of House
Gallery Assistant
Saturday 2 May
Sunday 3 May
Tuesday 5 May
Gallery Assistant
Gallery Assistant
Bump Out