SUMMER SMALL WORKS PRIze 2025

• 1 artwork will be awarded $1000 prize money (non-acquisitive) with artwork featured in the 2026 gallery calendar

• 11 artworks will each be awarded $100 prize money (non-acquisitive) with artwork featured in the 2026 gallery calendar

• All artworks exhibited for sale, promoting artwork gifting during holiday season

• 2026 calendar launched at exhibition opening

ELIGIBILITY

1. The award is open to all artists living in Australia.

2. The artist and applicant must be over 18 years of age.

3. The applicant’s artwork entry must:

• Be an original work and must not infringe copyright.

• Be a size that does not exceed A5 including framing: {inches: 5.83 x 8.27 in}, {centimetres: 14.8 x 21.01 cm}, {millimetres: 148 x 210mm}; and may be presented in either horizontal or vertical format. A work may consist of multiple parts but must not exceed the overall size limits.

• Be a size that does not exceed, in the third dimension measurement including framing: {inches: 5.83 in}, {centimetres: 14.8 cm}, {millimetres: 148 mm}.

• Have been completed no earlier than January 2025.

• Be for sale and available to be published in the ‘Small Works Calendar’.

FAQ’s

Mediums? All mediums welcome: painting, drawing, mixed media, fabric, thread, ceramic, collage, photography, printmaking, framed, unframed, paper, canvas, board, wood, metal, recycled objects…. can I list any more? If you create it to the correct size and it can safely hang on the wall in a gallery environment, then it is accepted. Call or message me if you have specific queries.

What about video or film works? The gallery does not have film media presentation devices, therefore any moving image artwork must be accompanied by a presentation device with all cords and standard Australian plug-in. Audio is not included for exhibited works, so please ensure any ‘moving image artwork’ is developed for silent presentation only; and limited to 2 minutes. The size restrictions apply for the presentation device (exclusive of cords).

Sculpture? Yes, the depth dimension for sculpture is {148mm}.

Can I post it from regional / interstate / NZ? Definitely, this award is open to all Australian and NZ artists.

What hanging system is used? A standard track and hook hanging system is installed in the gallery. The gallery owner may also use removable devices for light works, such as: magnets and clips for paper works; or adhesive velcro strips for framed works. Please ensure the artwork has hanging wire on the back. Works that are not ready for hanging may not be displayed, yet are still eligible for prizes.

How do I price my artworks? Please be true to your artistic career. Price to the quality, size and time put into the artworks, time includes your career development. The idea of small works is that they are more accessible for gifting and purchase leading up to the holiday ‘gifting’ season. The price must include GST and 25% commission.

Will there be title labels with the artworks? Yes, all artworks will be numbered with corresponding artwork catalogue.

* Pictured artwork: ‘Seedhead’ by Ellie Young. Ellie Young was the first prize winner of the Summer Small Works 2024 Art Prize, this artwork is part of the same series.