ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
Things to know
The & Sorrento Art Prize will be open to artists at all stages of their careers and across all mediums.
Eligible artworks created within the last 5 years - no earlier than 28 June 2020
All scale of art work considered however no larger than 2.5 H x 2 W x 2 D mt.
Artist must apply via the this page as per How To Enter.
Up to 60 artists will be shortlisted for the prize.
The shortlisted works will be exhibited at & Gallery Australia in Sorrento, located on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, in a comprehensive eight-week showcase from 28 June - 31 August 2025.
The exhibition will launch with an opening gala on 28 June 2025.
The exhibition will be enriched with a series of artist talks, forums, and events over the exhibition period.
Curator: Julie Collins - Artist, Independent Curator and Director of & Gallery.
Judge: Independent International Expert TBA (Blind judging, no artist names and CV’s)
Submissions Close: January 31st 2025 Early applications encouraged.
Artists Notified: February 15th 2025
Opening Event: 28 June 2025
Exhibition: 28 June - 31 August 2025.
All artworks must be available for sale, with & Gallery taking 40% commission - & Gallery will commission split for artists solely represented by a another gallery.
All commercial galleries will be acknowledge in catalogue and in exhibition signage.
The main prize of $125,000 is acquisitive. Additional Prizes and additional benefits TBA
Artists may submit more that one work for consideration, however a seperate application form, PDF must be submitted and the entry fee paid.
How to Enter:
Fill in Form
Upload the following in one PDF Document
Cover Page with Artist name, address, mobile, email & artwork title.
Up to 5 images of existing artwork.
Or details of proposed work, with up to 3 previous work examples.
Video work or sound proposals can be uploaded additionally to a PDF.
150 max word Artist Statement. - this will be used as exhibition text and viewed by the Judge.
CV and/or Bio
Payment proof of $50.00 application fee
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