We invite all emerging and established artists to enter this competition by painting your interpretation of a portrait of an Australian celebrity or local hero. Celebrity names & images will be provided here or you can choose your own.

Note: Only one entry per person/artist is allowed

Prize money worth $1200 to be won!

1st Prize: $600
2nd Prize: $350
3rd Prize: $250

Top 40 Finalists will be selected by a Judging Panel and exhibited in our ArtSpace Gallery during December 2020 and January 2021.

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Exhibition Dates
Tuesday 1st December, 2020 – Saturday 30th January, 2021

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Registration Closing Dates
Sunday 18th October, 2020
Note: Late registrations will not be accepted after this date

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Digital Artwork Submissions
Will be accepted digitally up until Tuesday 17th November, 2020
Finalists notified by Tuesday 24th November

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Finalist Artwork Delivery for Installation
To ArtSpace Gallery on Saturday 28th & Monday 30th November, 11am-2pm
All finalists’ artworks will appear on the Space2b website

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Award Ceremony / Exhibition Opening Night
Thursday 3rd December, 6pm-8pm
At Space2b ArtSpace Gallery, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda

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Finalists
The top 30-40 finalists will be chosen from a judging panel and notified by email by Tuesday 24th November

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Winners
The top 3 winners will be announced at the Exhibition opening on Thursday 3rd December 2020.

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All Artwork: 30cm min or 90cm at longest side
Medium: Portrait Painting on canvas, collage or photo realism accepted
Entry fees: $25 per entry (non-refundable) + 25% commission on sales, $10 per entry for Refugee and people seeking Asylum

Registration: Apply early so that you don’t miss out and we can promote your work via our website social media leading up to the exhibition.

By registering you accept the terms and conditions laid out for this exhibition.

3 steps to your application:

1. Payment invoice is received via Humanitix.

2. Complete your application form.

3. Print a copy if your application, which will be emailed to you after it has been submitted. Bring it with you when you deliver your artwork as proof of payment.

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