Frequently asked questions
GENERAL QUERIES
how do i know if i’m an australian resident?
You’re eligible to enter the Footscray Art Prize if you are an Australian resident. This is defined as:
an Australian citizen, including those who normally reside in Australia but are currently overseas*
a permanent residence visa holder
a protected Special Category visa (SCV) holder.
*As an Australian citizen currently overseas, if you are shortlisted you must be in Australia to deliver artwork for exhibition and remain in Australia for the Prize announcement.
where and how do i enter?
Register for an account
Start an entry
Payment will be required once you submit your entry
You can save your entry as you go and come back to it anytime. You are also able to make changes after submitting your entry, however no further edits are permitted after entries close at noon on Monday 20 March 2023.
Can i enter in more than one category?
Yes, you can enter the Footscray Art Prize a maximum of two times in either one category or two different categories, as long as the two artworks entered are different.
For example, you can enter an artwork into the Footscray Art Prize category and you can enter a different artwork into the Local Prize (Acquisitive).
Each entry will be charged a separate entry fee, and will only be eligible for the particular category you enter in.
Note: Young Artists can only enter once in the Young Artist Category specific to their age group.
how many artworks can i enter?
A maximum of two artworks can be entered, and they must be different artworks.
Each entry will need a separate entry form completed and will each be charged the entry fee associated with the categories you select.
Note: Young Artists can only enter once in the Young Artist Category specific to their age group.
what mediums are accepted, and can i submit a performative piece?
The Footscray Art Prize is a visual art prize that accepts, but is not limited to, paintings, drawings, photographs, engravings, digital works such as videos, animation and sound design, sculptures and installations.
Unfortunately we cannot accept performances.
Please contact us if you are unsure your artwork medium will be accepted.
do you accept artwork collaborations?
Yes!
When you are completing the entry form, there is a separate tab titled 'Collaborators' to list all of the artists or the collective involved with the work.
We ask that a primary contact person is listed in the 'Artist Details' tab.
If an artwork collaboration wins any of category prizes, it is the collaborating artists' responsibility to share the prize money.
I'm not a professional artist, can I still enter?
Of course, anyone is welcome to enter the Footscray Art Prize as long as the artwork entered is original and responds to the Terms and Conditions.
Can i enter an existing artwork or do i need to create a new one?
As long as the artwork has not been exhibited as part of an Art Prize or public exhibition before and adheres to the terms and conditions, you can enter an existing artwork. However, your artwork must not have been created more than two years ago from the exhibition start date (15 July 2023).
You may also create a new artwork specifically for entering into the Footscray Art Prize, but it will need to be complete by noon on 20 March 2023. The judges require a photo of all entries.
YOUNG ARTISTS
AS a teacher, can i enter my students’ work?
Yes, you can, however please keep in mind the following checklist:
every student needs to complete an online entry form
we require parents’ direct contact details on the entry form, and they will receive communication from the Footscray Art Prize committee
students under the age of 16 must complete a Parent/Guardian consent form, which you can download from here or from the entry form once entries have opened. Signed consent forms must be attached to the online entry form.
When it's time to drop off the artworks for the exhibition, taking place in July/August 2023 at Footscray Community Arts, you can either drop off all of your classroom's artworks or ask that the parents take responsibility for this.
Questions?
Please contact us: info@footscrayartprize.com