Terms and Conditions

for the Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition

As a condition of entry to the Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition, the following terms and conditions apply.

The artist must identify as a person who is intellectually challenged with complex needs broadly defined as a condition that results in a substantial limitation of one or more major life activities including physical, mental, intellectual, sensory, and/or other impairments that hinder their full and equal participation in society and ability to live independently.
The artwork (see definitions below) to be the sole product of the artist with minimal assistance, if required, from more abled persons.
A completed entry form, a suitable digital image of the completed artwork and an entry fee are required to be submitted in order to be eligible to enter.
entries close and conclude at the deadline as indicated on the website.
Maximum entry of 1 artwork per person.
Registered Artists/Service Providers only may submit.

Artwork to be of a standard and presented in a manner suitable for sale.
Artwork not to exceed 60cm x 60cm in total size including frame.
One large artwork (not more than 100cm x 100cm in size), may be submitted by prior arrangement.
Artwork must be current (less than 12 months old) and not previously exhibited.
2D artworks, framed or canvas block, must be presented in a professional manner with “D” hangers and/or cords attached.
Artwork to have the artist’s name and artwork title on the back.
Artwork will be displayed in the Creative Connections Art and Poetry Exhibition.
Artwork must be available for sale with 15% of sale price payable as a commission to Creative Connections Art and Poetry Exhibition.
All artwork will be judged for art prizes. The judges’ decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

Images of the artwork will be used freely for the following purposes with the understanding that the artist retains copyright to the artwork:

In catalogues and other promotional material.
In an anthology, to be sold with proceeds of sales being used to contribute to the costs of presenting the exhibition.
On merchandise (cards, bookmarks, etc) sold with proceeds being used to contribute to the costs of printing, administration, equipment hire and other exhibition costs.
On the Creative Connections website.
For promotion and publicity of the exhibition, e.g. newsletters, newspapers, flyers, posters, TV, radio, websites.

The artist’s profile may be provided to participating poets to assist with the creation of poetry linked to the artwork.
The profile may be included in the anthology.
The profile may be included on the Creative Connections website.
The profile may be displayed in the Creative Connections Art & Poetry Exhibition.

entrants are to cover all delivery and pick up costs.
delivery and-pick up to be in accordance with details on the website.
artwork to be clearly labelled on the back of the artwork indicating the Artist’s Name and Title of the artwork.
artwork not collected by the conclusion of the pick-up time will be disposed of at the discretion of Creative Connections committee.

Painting
Application of pigment to a two-dimensional surface (e.g., canvas, wood, paper) using tools and techniques across styles from representational to abstract, typically using oil, acrylic, watercolour, or gouache.
Work on Paper
Artworks created on paper, including drawings, sketches, prints (e.g., etchings, linocut, serigraph), watercolours, pastels, and mixed media.
Photography
Images captured using light-sensitive materials or digital sensors through cameras and lens-based techniques.
Digital Media
Artworks produced using digital technologies and computer-based tools as the result of the artist’s creative ability; presented as a print.
Sculpture
Three-dimensional artworks created by carving, modelling, casting, or assembling materials such as wood, metal, stone, clay, or found objects.