Meet the Judges
Entries
- Each artist may submit only one individual artwork.
- Artists are required to include a high-resolution publication ready image of their artwork (preferably @300dpi, maximum 5MB size JPEG file) alongside their application.
- By entering, artists grant George Town Council the right to reproduce their artwork in print and electronic media for publicity and educational purposes. Artists will be credited appropriately
Eligibility
- Entrants must have been residents, worked in, or owned property in George Town Municipality for at least one year before December 2024, or demonstrate a strong connection to the area, evident in their work.
- Entrants must be 18 years or older. A separate category exists for youth artists.
- All artworks entered must be original works executed by the artist whose name appears on the entry form.
- Artworks must have been completed after December 2023.
- Artworks that have been previously exhibited are acceptable but must not have been exhibited in any previous awards or prizes.
- Moving or projected digital media works are not eligible.
- Works are to be no larger than 200 cm in any direction or must not exceed 100cm cubed.
- Entrants must be 18 years or older. A separate category exists for youth artists, which will be fully announced and open for applications in April 2025, and exhibited in June 2025.
Exhibition
- Artworks must be delivered to the Jim Mooney Gallery by Monday, 31 March 2025
- Artworks must be collected by the end of May 2025
- Art works will not be for sale during the prize but may be for future prizes. If potential purchases express interest in purchasing your work, the George Town will put them in touch with the artist directly.
- Selected artworks must be available to remain on display throughout the dates of the exhibition.
- The winner of the acquisitional award will become part of the George Town Council's collection.
- All expenses related to submission, transportation to and from the gallery, and transit insurance, if selected for exhibition, are the responsibility of the artist.
- All artworks must be clearly labelled and must include their name, the title of the work, medium and the size or dimensions on the back of the artwork.
- All artworks must be suitably framed with “D” rings attached to hang or otherwise prepared for display.
- The George Town Council and the assessment committee retain the authority to reject works for exhibition if they are considered unsuitable, unstable, dangerous, offensive, or indicative of cultural appropriation, or if they do not adhere to the entry conditions. All decisions made by the judges are final, and no further discussion or correspondence will be entertained.
- The George Town Council will provide insurance for artworks during the installation, exhibition and de-install.
How are the finalists selected?
Finalists will be chosen by a judging panel based on the information provided in the application form, including the artwork image, title, dimensions, and medium. The judging panel will assess each entry based on various criteria such as originality, artistic skill, relevance to the theme, and overall impact. This is the same process that many art prizes both in Australia and overseas undertake. It's important to note that not every submission will be accepted as a finalist. Art competitions often receive a large number of entries, and only a select few can be chosen for recognition.
How are the winners selected?
The winners will be chosen by the judging panel once the physical works have been hung in the gallery.
Can I enter a specific award?
No, you cannot enter a specific award. All works will be judged against all awards that are relevant to the piece. The Kanamaluka Photographic Award will only be judged against photographic submissions.
When can I drop off my artwork?
If you are selected as a finalist, we will send you an email to advise of drop off and pick up dates for your artwork.
Youth Prize
After the overwhelmingly positive feedback and enthusiasm we’ve seen from our young creatives throughout 2024, we are thrilled to announce a 2025 Youth Art Prize. Applications for the Youth Art Prize will open in April 2025, after the adult prize has been exhibited.
