Events Calendar

WELCOME TO ACE ’22

The Arts Central Exhibition 2022 (ACE ’22) is a showcase of Visual Artworks made in the Cromwell Basin and surrounding region. The exhibition will be held at The Gate Conference Centre over Easter, 15 – 18 April 2022.

ARTIST INFORMATION:

Arts Central want to showcase not only established artists but especially talent that is hiding behind closed doors, in the corner of a spare room or garage. They encourage all submissions to be fresh new work that has not been previously exhibited regionally before.

They aim to broaden the interpretation of creative art by including new categories (eg. jewellery, furniture making, textiles).

There are no age restrictions for the exhibition and they wish to strongly encourage people who have never exhibited their work to submit.

The exhibition will be selected from all of the entries, this is to ensure that there is enough space for each individual piece to stand out.

The submission fee is $20 for up to 5 items per artist. This fee is non-refundable.

Entry is through the linked online application form only. Workshops are on offer for those who require assistance photographing their work or filling out the online form.

It is highly encouraged that all of the work in the exhibition is for sale. However, if you do not wish to sell a particular piece that is selected there will be an $80 surcharge per NFS item exhibited.

Among all entries the following will be awarded: Best in Show, three Highly Commended.

Click HERE for an application form

KEY DATES:

Friday 11 March and Saturday 12 March: If you need assistance photographing your art you will have an opportunity on these dates to have your work digitalised by Tim Hawkins. Venue: Bannockburn Hall.

Sunday 13 March and Friday 18 March: If you need help filling out the online form you can attend a Submission Workshop where we will help and guide you through the process. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity it is vital you come prepared with answers to the questions in the form. Venue: Forage Cafe.

Friday 18 March 4pm: Applications close.

Friday 25 March: Selection results will be announced and you will be notified as to which piece has been selected for the show.

Thursday 14 April 8am – 11am: Art Work Drop Off at The Gate Conference Centre. If you are couriering your art we will need to have received at the latest by Wednesday 13 April.

Friday 15 April 4pm – 6pm: Artists Reception (Covid Dependant)

Monday 18 April 4pm – 5pm & Tuesday 19 April 9am- 10am: Collection of Work – unsold by the artists, sold by the buyer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1) Entry fee is $20 for up to 5 items per artist. The entry fee is non refundable regardless of selection into the exhibition. 

2) All artwork must be original and sole work of artist. 

3) The selection decisions made by our selection panel are final and no discussion will be entered into. 

4) For couriered work a RETURN COURIER TICKET must be included with your work. Please provide packaging adequate for safe return.

Courier items to: PK Maracin, Old Jailhouse, 57 Erris St, Cromwell 9310

5) Work received must be clearly labeled with: Artists Name, Title, Medium and price attached to the artwork – not just the packaging.

6) 2D work must be suitably mounted ready for hanging and not have protruding screws.  

7) If specialist hanging / display equipment is required this is to be provided by the artist and delivered with the work.

8) A high standard of presentation is required. Wet work or non-compliance of conditions may mean  work is not displayed.  

9) Commission of 25% per item sold. It is highly encouraged that all work is for sale. There will be an $80 surcharge for each NFS item displayed. 

10) All unsold work must be collected during the specified collection time slots. Uncollected work will incur an admin fee of $20.

11) All artworks must remain in the exhibition until event closure.

12) No personal advertising allowed on display. If desired, business and rack cards can be kept behind the reception desk for us to provide to interested patrons.

Location

The Gate Cromwell, Harvest Hotel, Five Stags Bar and Restaurant, Forage Cafe and Information Centre.

4 Barry Avenue, Cromwell