THE 2017 ACMD
Acquisitive Art Prize
Art in science, science in art
The ACMD Acquisitive Art Prize Terms and Conditions of Entry 2017
1. The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) 2017 Acquisitive Art Prize is open to Australian artists over the age of 18 and employees of St Vincent’s are eligible to apply.
2. Entries must be the artist(s) original art work in any wall based media (painting, printmaking, photography, works on paper, relief sculpture, textiles). Works must be able to be hung on the gallery cable tracking system.
3. One single work only is permitted for each artist.
4. Dimensions of art work must not exceed 50cm in width or height inclusive of frame.
5. Artists may collaborate on a work.
6. Entries must be created in response to the theme art in science, science in art.
7. Each entry must have a statement included in the entry form in approximately 50 words explaining artists’ response to the theme. Artists agree to statements being published in a catalogue for the exhibition.
8. Entries must not conflict with the values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. For further information about the values please visit
https://svha.org.au/home/mission/mission-vision-creed-and-values
9. Entry forms must be submitted to Monique Silk by Friday 21st July 2017 via email or post. Entry forms must include all entry details about the work to be submitted, including a .jpg file or photograph of the art work.
10. Confirmation of entry will be via email to entrants once the entry form is received.
11. Delivery of art works is Friday 28th July between 10am and 2pm to Level 8, Aikenhead Building, 27 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. Each entry must have a completed entry form signed and delivered with the art work. Artists may contact Monique Silk if they require the art work to be delivered earlier than this date. No entries will be accepted after this date.
12. All entries must be ready to hang when delivered to St Vincent’s. Please make sure that works on paper are properly framed and glazed and that all works have D rings attached 6cm below the top of the art work on left and right vertical edges.
13. All art work entries must be labelled clearly on the back with the artists name, title of work and a contact number.
14. St Vincent’s reserves the right to not exhibit any work deemed unsuitable or unsafe to hang or if it does not meet the terms and conditions of entry or required standard for display in St Vincent’s Gallery. Artists will be notified about submission acceptance or otherwise once the entry form has been received.
15. By entering this exhibition you hereby warrant that all details provided by you are true and correct and that your entry contains only material i) which is not subject to copyright ii) in respect of which you hold copyright; and/or iii) in respect of which you have a valid, subsisting licence to use any copyright material.
16. You hereby indemnify St Vincent’s against any loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by it as a result of breach of these warranties.
17. By entering the ACMD Art prize all artists consent to the possibility of entries including image, name and artists’ statements being used in the competition and promotion of the ACMD 2017 Art Prize and Exhibition. For reproduction of individual art works for any other purpose St Vincent’s will seek copyright permission first from the artist.
18. Whilst all care will be taken with the handling of art works in relation to the ACMD Art Prize and exhibition, neither St Vincent’s, its staff or volunteers will be responsible for any loss or damage to art works for the duration of this exhibition.
19. Transport to and from St Vincent’s is the sole responsibility of the artist and artists are advised to obtain their own insurance for their art works.
20. Judging will be conducted under the supervision of the St Vincent’s Art Committee with the inclusion of Research Governance and consumer representatives.
21. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
22. All art works will be on display from Monday 7th August to Wednesday 30th August 2017 in St Vincent’s Gallery, Ground Floor Daly Wing, 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. The gallery hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm.
23. The opening night of the exhibition will take place at St Vincent’s Gallery on Tuesday 8th August at 5pm. The Acquisitive award and Staff Award will be announced at this event. The People’s Choice Award will be announced at the end of the exhibition.
24. The winning entry of the ACMD Art Prize will become the property of St Vincent’s Art Collection and St Vincent’s will seek copyright permission to reproduce the winning entry in future communications associated with St Vincent’s
25. The winning artist(s) will receive a single prize of $1,000 in total prize money. If more than one artist is involved in the work, it is the responsibility of the artists to determine the split of prize money.
26. The People’s Choice award artist(s) will receive a single prize of $100 in total prize money. If more than one artist is involved in the work, it is the responsibility of the artists to determine the split of prize money.
27. The St Vincent’s Staff Award artist(s) will receive a single prize of $100 in total prize money. If more than one artist is involved in the work, it is the responsibility of the artists to determine the split of prize money.
28. All entries other than the winning entry can be for sale if the artist(s) so chooses. St Vincent’s will take a 25% commission on sales and artists must factor in the commission into their selling price. Artists will need to invoice St Vincent’s within one month of the close of the exhibition to receive payment for any art works sold.
29. Collection of art works must take place on Thursday 31st August. Works will be available for pick up from St Vincent’s Gallery between 10am and 12 midday on this day. If other arrangements need to be made for pick up then this must be organised with Monique Silk prior to this date. No responsibility will be taken for works not collected within two weeks of the end of the exhibition.
The ACMD Acquisitive Art Prize Entry Form 2017
Artist name______
Is there more than one artist? Yes No
If there is more than one artist, each artist should complete and sign an Entry Form and the forms should be submitted together.
Email address______
Mobile______
Postal address______
Artwork title______
Date of artwork______Medium______Year
Size______
(H x W in cm) of art work and framed work (if applicable). Maximum 50cm by 50cm
Edition______
If applicable
Sale Price $______(including 25% STV commission)
Statement about art work
50 words
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JPEG image attached Photograph attached
Delivery details
Friday 28th July (10am – 2pm) to Level 8, Aikenhead Building, 27 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
I will contact Monique Silk to discuss other arrangements for
delivery prior to this date
To assist with planning for future events, where did you hear about the ACMD Art prize?
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Declaration
By signing this entry form, the artist agrees to the terms and conditions of the ACMD Art prize.
I agree to my details being added to the mailing list for future ACMD Art prizes?
(Yes/No)
Signature Date
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