We are excited to open entries for Newstead Arts Hub’s second annual Small World Sculpture Prize & Exhibition.

The Small World Sculpture Prize is open to everyone and is a showcase for artists at all stages of their careers, from emerging to established. It is a celebration of our diverse and vibrant artistic community.

We are seeking artists’ works in 3D that explore what a ‘small world’ means to them. Through this exhibition we will create space to stop, reflect and focus on small things that can inspire big ideas. Entries from established, emerging and novice artists are welcome.

The entries received will be reviewed and up to 40 finalists selected for inclusion in the exhibition; each finalist will be in the running for the three prizes: a $1000 first prize and a Youth Prize valued at $500, all awarded by a guest judging panel. A People’s Choice prize will be awarded to the piece that hooks the hearts and minds of our visitors.

Entry fees and the 20% sales commission are an important funding source for the Hub, enabling us to continue to stage the exhibitions and events intrinsic to Newstead and beyond.

We look forward to seeing your entry. Max 1 work per artist.

Finalists will be announced Fri 31 Jan 2025. Works will be on display to the public in our showcase exhibition from 8 to 30 March 2025.

NOTE: This prize/exhibition is for 3D works ONLY.

Dates

28 Nov 2024: Entries open online

22 Jan 2025: Entries close at 11.59pm

31 Jan 2025: Finalists announced!

2-4 March: Finalists deliver entries between 2pm and 5pm

8 March 2025, 3pm: Celebration event and prizes announced

8 March – 30 March: Exhibition open 10am – 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays

30 March 3pm: Peoples Choice prize announced

30 March 4 – 6pm: Collect unsold works, other times by arrangement

Prizes

Main prize: $1000

Youth prize: Valued at $500

People's Choice prize: $500

FAQs

What is Small World Sculpture Prize?

Small World Sculpture Prize is an exhibition of 3D works, which provides artists with the opportunity to showcase their artwork to a wide audience. It is a celebration of creativity and a platform for artists to display, and sell, their work.

How do I enter the prize?

Entries are via this Humanitix page. Please read the Terms & Conditions before submitting your work.

How many artworks can I enter?

Your entry entitles you to enter 1 artwork. Each entry costs $30 ($15 for youth)

When do entries close?

Entries close at 11.59pm on 22 Jan 2025

What are the entry specifications for artworks?

Artworks must be 3D and no larger than 60W x 60H x 60D cm.

Artworks must be able to sit on a plinth OR hang on a hook.

When and where do I deliver my artwork?

Your artwork must be delivered to Newstead Arts Hub, 8A Tivey Street Newstead, between Sunday 2 to Tuesday 4 March: Deliver entries between 2pm and 5pm

What are the prizes?

There are three prizes. The prize for the General Entry category is $1000. The prize for the Youth category is $500. The prize for the People's Choice (announced on 30 March) is $500.

How much does it cost to enter?

General entry fees are $30 each piece, max 1piece per artist. Youth (under 25) entry fees are $15 each piece, max 1 piece per artist.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Are artworks for sale?

The artist may offer their artwork for sale. If the work sells during the exhibition, Newstead Arts Hub will retain 20% commission.

When are artworks to be collected?

Unsold works are to be collected from Newstead Arts Hub on Sunday 30 March 4 – 6pm: Collect unsold works, other times by arrangement. Works not collected by 4pm on 12 April will be disposed of.

Should you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact info@newsteadartshub.org

Terms and Conditions

Before submitting your works to Small World Sculpture Prize & Exhibition, please read these Terms & Conditions carefully. If your work does not meet the entry specifications, and stated in the Terms & Conditions, they will not be included in the exhibition. Entry fee refunds will not be provided if your work does not meet the specifications outlined below.

Entry fees are NOT refundable, even if you are not selected as a finalist.

All works must be no larger than 60W x 60H x 60D cm.

Artworks should be ready to display. If your work is not self supporting you need to supply an appropriate stand or hanging device with instructions.

Artworks must sit/stand securely, or they will not be included in the exhibition.

All entries must be completed online via this Humanitix page

Artworks entered into the show via this site must be the same as the works received for display.

Artworks cannot be removed, and artworks prices cannot be changed during the exhibition period.

By completing this form you acknowledge that you are the creator and owner of the entered work and have not breached any copyright laws in the creation of the work.

Failure to comply with any of the above will make an entry ineligible.

Placement of the works in the exhibition is at the Curator’s discretion.
The judges decision is final and no discussion will be entered into.
The People's choice award is given to the art work with the most votes by the public throughout the exhibition.

Copyright and Reproduction of images

Entrants agree to allow Newstead Arts Hub to reproduce (at no charge) images of entered artwork in any publicity or promotion of the organisation. This does not affect the artists copyright status of the artwork.

Images of the exhibited artworks will be published on Newstead Art Hub’s website and social media platforms.

Delivery of works

Works must be delivered to Newstead Arts Hub, 8a Tivey Street, Newstead, between Sunday 2 to Tuesday 4 March: Deliver 2pm - 5pm

Please do not leave works outside the Hub if it is not open.

Damage and Insurance

The delivery of artworks to the Small World Sculpture Prize & Exhibition is at no cost to Newstead Arts Hub.

All artworks are to be collected by Sunday 30 March 4 – 6pm: Collect unsold works, other times by arrangement.

Works not collected by 4pm on 12 April will be disposed of.

Newstead Arts Hub will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused to any work while it is in transit to and from the Hub.

All artworks will be handled carefully. However, works are entered at the artist’s own risk.

Entries close

11.59pm on Wed 22 Jan 2025

Entry fees per art work

General entry: $30

Youth (under 21) entry: $15

Entry fees are non-refundable and cover administration and handling costs.

Exhibition dates

Celebration event (all welcome) 8 March 2025, 3pm: Celebration event and prizes announced

Exhibition closes 4pm Sunday 30 March 2025

Judging

The judges will announce and award the General and Youth prizes at the opening event.

The Peoples Choice award will be announced on the final day of the exhibition.

Youth Prize is open to all entrants who are still 21 years of age or younger on 22 Jan 2025.

Right to refuse to display artworks

Newstead Arts Hub reserves the right to refuse to display artwork if it:

Does not meet entry requirements.

Poses any safety risks.

Under normally accepted standards, could be considered offensive in terms of pornographic content, character denigration, racial or religious prejudice.

In any way does not comply with Newstead Arts Hub’s policies and procedures.

For any other reason the organisation decides; these decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Sales

The price of the artwork is set by the artist

All sales attract a 20% sales commission. For example, a $100 artwork will attract a commission of $20. The artist receives $80 and Newstead Arts Hub receives $20.

All payments to artists for sold work are made by Direct Deposit. Please ensure your current bank account details are provided with your entry. Payments will be made by 24 April 2025.

Newstead Arts Hub cannot disclose the name or contact details of artworks buyers due to privacy laws.