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HOW TO ENTER
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We’ve Gone Green – Online Entries Only

​​​If you’re unable to enter online, please contact bendemeerartshow@gmail.com who will be happy to help with your entry.

2025 Entry Forms

Online Entry
Download Artwork Labels

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Entries Close Saturday 12th April 5pm

Entries are open

Sections for 2025

Maximum of TEN (10) entries per person

Open Sections

  • OILS & ACRYLICS
  • WATERCOLOURS & PASTELS
  • DRAWING (pencil, pen. Ink, charcoal)
  • MIXED MEDIA & PRINTMAKING
  • SCULPTURE, 3D WORKS, AI DIGITAL & HANDCRAFT
  • TEXTILES
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • PRE-LOVED (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING)

Junior & Emerging Sections

  • EMERGING PAINTING (13 – 17 yrs)
  • JUNIOR PAINTING (12 yrs and under)
  • EMERGING DRAWING (13 – 17 yrs)
  • JUNIOR DRAWING (12 yrs and under)
  • EMERGING MIXED MEDIA & PRINTMAKING (13 – 17 yrs)
  • JUNIOR MIXED MEDIA & PRINTMAKING (12 yrs and under)
  • EMERGING 3D WORKS, SCULPTURE, HANDCRAFT & TEXTILES (13 – 17 yrs)
  • JUNIOR 3D WORKS, SCULPTURE, HANDCRAFT & TEXTILES (12 yrs and under)
  • EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHY (13 – 17 yrs)
  • JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY (12 yrs and under)

NB: Major Category Prizes will be selected from the above sections (excluding the pre-loved section). There is an option on your entry form if you would like your art work to be considered for the ‘Colours of Autumn’ prize and the ‘My Bendemeer’ prize. Art works must be in keeping with the prize theme for eligibility.

2025 Conditions of Entry

By submitting your Entry Form, you agree to bide by the following Terms and Conditions:

  1. An online ENTRY FORM must be completed and the entry fee must be paid with submission of all entry forms. (See condition 16)
    • The completed Entry Form is binding, and catalogue information will be taken only from the Entry Form. “Untitled” is not acceptable as a title and will not be catalogued, nor put on display. No alteration to the title, or price, will be accepted once submitted.
  2. CLOSING DATE for entry forms is 5pm Saturday12th April. Late entries may be accepted by the committee at their discretion, however will be charged a $20 entry fee and will not be listed in the catalogue.
  3. ENTRY FEES for each exhibit item are:         
    • Adult $5.00 per item
    • Junior and Emerging (17 years & under) no fee
  4. The Bendemeer Art Show Committee reserves the right to reproduce any Art Show Exhibit in any form of media for the purposes of promotion of the Bendemeer Art Show. The Artist is responsible for ensuring that no relevant copyright laws are infringed.
  5. All entries (unless entered in the pre-loved section) must be the first time shown at the Bendemeer Art Show Art Exhibition and Sale (previously shown will be rejected).
  6. All items in the OILS & ACRYLICS, WATERCOLOURS & PASTELS and DRAWING sections must be for sale and details clearly labelled on the back with: Artist’s name, contact number, title of work, section, and price.
  7. Each Artwork and Photography Exhibit item must be supplied in the following condition:
    • Art Work – framed or mounted and fitted with wire ready to hang, and size is not to exceed 120 cm x 90 cm.
    • Photography – framed (no heavy frames), or mounted on cardboard ready to hang. No sticky tape for hooks.
    • Pre-loved works can be originals or prints. They must be framed or mounted and fitted with wire ready to hang, and size is not to exceed 120 cm x 90 cm. They can include works previously submitted in the Bendemeer Art Show.
  8. Every Exhibit item must be clearly marked. Please download the labels and attach one label to the back of each painting submitted. The following information is to be provided:
    • OILS & ACRYLICS – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price, method of return to owner
    • WATERCOLOURS & PASTELS – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price, method of return to owner
    • DRAWING– Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price, method of return to owner
    • MIXED MEDIA & PRINTMAKING – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • SCULPTURE, 3D WORKS, AI DIGITAL & HANDCRAFT – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • TEXTILES – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • PHOTOGRAPHY – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • JUNIOR ART (All mediums) (12yrs & under) – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • EMERGING ART (All mediums) (13 – 17yrs) – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY – (12yrs & under) – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHY – (13 – 17yrs) – Artist name, phone number, title of work, sale price if applicable, method of return to owner
    • PRE-LOVED – Owner’s name, phone number, title of work, sale price, method of return to owner
      • NB: Pre-loved art works are NOT eligible for judging/prizes.
  9. COLOURS OF AUTUMN Prize – Check the “Would you like this work to be considered for the ‘Colours of Autumn’ prize?” in the entry form. The work needs to have some reference to Autumn or Autumn Colours.
  10. MY BENDEMEER Prize – Check the “Would you like this work to be considered for the ‘My Bendemeer’ prize?” in the entry form. The work must be representative of a landscape scene of Bendemeer or significant Bendemeer landmark.
  11. A Sales commission of 20% will be charged on all sales made during the Art Show (except Junior category exhibits) so please price your work accordingly.
  12. The Bendemeer Art Show Committee will take all possible care with Exhibits; but
    • will not pay for the transport or insurance of exhibit items consigned to the Art Show; and
    • cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or breakage incurred during transit or whilst on display at the Art Show.
  13. Any matter relating to GST is the responsibility of the entrant.
  14. Only entries received by the closing deadlines will be catalogued. All catalogue information will be taken from the entry form.
  15. RETURN OF EXHIBITS:
    • Method of return for unsold entries must be clearly indicated on your entry form.
    • Any cost necessary for return by Australia Post or Courier must be included with your entry form, including a clear return address.
    • Sufficient packaging must be included with the entry to ensure secure wrapping for return where necessary.
    • Collection in person available at the close of the Art Show only after 4pm on Sunday, 4th May, and must be checked out via the front door only. All entries must be accounted for.
      • NB: Priority checkout will be given to purchases. Unsold artworks can only be collected after sold items have been distributed.
    • Collection in person after the closing date of the Art Show shall be available at the Bendemeer Town Hall on Monday 5th May between 10 am and 3 pm.
  16. DEPOTS FOR DELIVERY/COLLECTION:
    • Peel Picture Framing                     30 Bourke St Tamworth            02 6766 4411
    • New England Surveying & Eng.      161 Rusden St Armidale            02 6772 3141
      • NB: Delivery to depots is from 11th to 5pm 17th April 2025.
  17. Any unsold Exhibit that is not collected after six (6) weeks from the closing date of the Art Show will become the property of the Bendemeer Art Show Committee.
  18. PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES:
    • Direct Deposit to Regional Australia Bank: (Name: Bendemeer Art Show Committee, BSB 932-000, Account 100305569; Reference: “YOUR NAME”)
      • NB: Our banking partners DO NOT accept cheque or money order payments.
  19. Colours of Autumn Art Show is supported by the Bendemeer Country Women’s Association.

2025 Delivery Deadlines

EXHIBITS TO DEPOT – Between 11th and 17th April 2025 (9am to 5pm)

HAND DELIVERIES – Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th AND Monday 28th April to the Bendemeer Town Hall (10am to 3pm)

AUSTRALIA POST – Thursday 17th April (Allow 2 weeks for postal delivery)

COLLECT WORKS – Bendemeer Town Hall

  • After 4pm on Sunday 4th May
  • Monday 5th May (10am to 3pm)