The Art Entries
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Entries and Payment must be made online and received by the 21st May, 2025. (see links below)
If your Art is sold you will be asked to provide bank details via email.
Exhibition fee per item - non refundable: MAIN ART $20 / MINIS $5.
Commission on sales – MAIN ART 25% / MINIS 10%.
The entry must be the original work of the artist and completed in the last year.
NAME and TITLE of work must be on the BACK of your art.
Work submitted for exhibition must be for sale.
We value your work and will take all care possible, but we cannot accept responsibility for theft or damage.
Paint must be DRY, frames in good condition and canvas edges clean or painted.
All work will remain on display until the close of the exhibition except in exceptional circumstances.
The decision by the Art Prize Committee in relation to the exhibition and awarding of prizes, is final.
Opening night (Friday 30th May) door entry:
$10 to all participating artists.
$25 to the General Public
Under 18 year olds not admitted.
The committee reserves the right to reproduce images of art work for the purpose of festival publicity or art exhibition records.
Main Art Specifications
2 paintings maximum (on the Wall 2D) , 2 photographs and 2 sculptures can also be exhibited Carry-cords MUST BE FITTED. Use big ‘D’ RINGS 10CM FROM TOP CORNERS. Entries NOT to exceed 1.5 metres on any side including frame. Maximum weight 5kg per piece. Diptych or triptych works must be fixed as one unit. Sculptures or heavy work will be displayed if able to stand. The artist must provide any additional supports required. Upload artwork image for each entry.
Minis Specifications
Up to 6 minis can be entered.
Maximum Size including frame: Length X Width (Area) less than 80 sq. inches.
Examples:
11” X 7”
6” X 6”
Minis Sculpture Specifications
Sculpture 3D max: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm
Scroll to the bottom of the Art Entries Page to submit your art work.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Applications Close
Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Art delivery 3.30pm to 6pm at Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul, NSW 2515.
Friday 30 May 2025 - Opening Night:
6.30 - Sponsors’ preview
7.00 - Open to public
7.30 - Official Art Show opening , Guest Speaker and Prize Announcements .
Exhibitor will pay $10 each.
General Public will pay $25 each.
Persons under 18 years old not admitted.
Saturday 31 May 2025 - Art show open 10am to 4pm
Sunday 1 June 2025 - Art show open 10am to 2.00pm
Sunday 1 June 2025 - Collection of unsold art from 3pm to 5pm (earlier collection not available as works need to be removed from wall after close of show). Collection must be done by 5pm.
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Categories and Prize List
First Prize Painting / Drawing / Pastel / Print - $3000
Second Prize Painting / Drawing / Pastel / Print - $1000
The Abience of Thirroul Award Painting / Drawing / Pastel / Print - $400
Sculpture - $400
Drawing - $250
Photograph - $250
Watercolour - $250
Encouragement Award Art Material - $250
People’s Choice Award - $250
Handlers’ Award - $250
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Categories and Prize List
2D First Prize $250
2D Second Prize $100
3D Sculpture 10cm x 10cm x 10cm - $250
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The Lions Club runs Art in the Shops in conjunction with the Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival and is just one of the art-related activities. All participating stores will exhibit artworks for two weeks around the festival weekend as a way of advertising the event. It is one of the many ways in which local businesses promote the festival while allowing artists the opportunity to display their work – it turns the whole town in to one giant art exhibition!
Artists will have the opportunity to sell their work commission-free while it is displayed and admired for two weeks. ARTISTS MUST HAVE ART IN THE EXHIBITION.
Entries for Art in the Shops closes on 30th March 2025. Due to limited space preference will be given to those artist who have shown interest early.
If you’re interested email thirroulshopsart@gmail.com
The Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival is a not-for-profit project of the Austinmer/Thirroul Lions Club Inc. and all proceeds raised are donated back into the community. The delivery of the festival is made possible through support to local artists by the Lions Club and the many volunteers who provide their skills and time.
Delivery Details of Artwork:
Wednesday 28th May 3.30pm - 6.00pm 2025
at Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul, NSW 2515.
Please read the conditions of entry before putting in your application!
If you exhibited with us last year you will log in as an Existing Exhibitor an your details will still be there.If you did not exhibited with us last year you will log in as an New Exhibitor and you will need to fill in your details after you have received the email of approval.
WHEN ENTRYING YOUR ART WORK DETAILS:
Click on the Market Date Box arrow and it will display one date only. Select this.
Click on the Site Size Box arrow and select the entry’s category.
CLICK ON THE COMMENTS BOX ARROW AND ENTER FIRST THE Title of your Art Work
AND THEN THE Selling price.
Click the green + button to enter another entry until all your entries have been made.
The entry costs will automatically be totalled.
Please check all the details are correct before making your payment
Record your entries as you will not be able to view the entries
Only when the payment has been made is your application complete (must be received by the 21st May).
PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOVE BEFORE LOGGING IN!!!!
2024 Art Prize Winners - Check the winners out here
1st Prize $3000, sponsored by IGA: David Manks “Etched in Time”
2nd Prize $1000, sponsored by One Agency Thirroul: Ann Clarke “Terraced Houses”
Sculpture Prize $400, sponsored by Seacliff Property: Leonora Heaven “Earthy-textured hand-built ceramic vase”
The Ambience of Thirroul Award $400, sponsored by Go Hire: Michelle Springett “Matilda Kookaburra”
Encouragement Award $250, sponsored by Levers Art Supplies: Malcom Brown “Suppertime”
Drawing Prize $250, sponsored by Thirroul Pharmacy: Lexie Watt “Banksia”
Photography Prize $250, sponsored by molenaar + mcneice: Peta Sinclair “Shingle Hill Shed”
People's Choice Prize $250, sponsored by Collins Booksellers Thirroul: Gabriela Ugalde “Beyond Grief”
Handler's Choice Prize $250, sponsored by Beaches: Marc Poisson “Thirroul Sea Rocks”
Minis Sculpture Prize $250, sponsored by Thirroul Dental Care: Carole Forster “Cockatoo Sketch”
Minis 1st Prize $250, sponsored by Thirroul Dental Care: Lynn Jordan Silver Birch Cottage
Minis 2nd Prize $100, sponsored by Thirroul Dental Care: Oska McCarthy “Sublime Dreaming”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Finbox: Mary Wingrave “Old Man’s Beard”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Old Siam: Sandra Gray “Kookaburras on the Escarpment”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Club Thirroul: Sarah Funnell “Peregrine #67”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Madam Choi: Willow de Bruin “Sunday Robe”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Madam Choi: Daniel King “Launceston Gorge”
Highly Commended Voucher, sponsored by Madam Choi: Anthea Stead “Dusk at the Cemetary”