Rick Amor Drawing Prize 2012

The Rick Amor Drawing Prize (the Prize) is an acquisitive drawing prize to the value of $10,000 and exhibition. The winning entry will enter the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

The Prize is open to all Australian artists (citizens of Australia or permanent residents for at least 12 months).

Works chosen for the exhibition will be shortlisted by a Judging Panel (the Panel) from digital jpgs. Artists may enter a maximum of two works. The Panel’s decision in the matter of initial selection is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding its decision. Unsuccessful entrants will be notified in writing at the conclusion of this phase of selection.

A judge has been appointed to review all shortlisted works and to award the Prize to one of those works. The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding his or her decision.

Entries must be forwarded to the Gallery by Friday 24 February 2012. Entries must consist of no more than two jpg images, curriculum vitae (two page maximum), the entry form and entry fee.

The entry fee is $30 per art work. The entry fee is non-refundable. Any entry not accompanied by payment of the entry fee will be ineligible. Payment may be made by cheque or credit card to the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Receipts will not be mailed unless requested.

Envelopes must be addressed:

Rick Amor Drawing Prize

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard Street North

Ballarat VIC 3350.

Dates

Entries close: Friday 24 February 2012

Artists advised of selection by Friday 23 March 2012

Final delivery date for artworks: Friday 13 April 2012

Announcement of prize winner and official opening: Friday 27 April 2012

Exhibition dates: Saturday 28 April - Sunday 24 June 2012

The judge for the second Rick Amor Drawing Prize will be noted Australian artist Prudence Flint.

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