Exhibition: Lions Club of Kalamunda Art Awards

Exhibition Dates: 15 January 2022 - 6 February 2022
Gallery Opening hours: 9–4 weekdays; 10–4 weekends

Opening is scheduled at 5pm on Saturday, 15 January 2022. Please RSVP via email to zzgallery@kalamunda.wa.gov.au your attendance.

About the Lions Club

The Lions Club Art Award is an annual collaboration between The Lions Club of Kalamunda and the City of Kalamunda. Unusually for a Service Club, the local group of Lions have supported the KALAMUNDA art scene since the inaugural exhibition in 2014. The late Charlie Irwin, a long time member of the Lions Club of Kalamunda approached the Zig Zag Gallery in 2012 with the idea of an art prize which would give local artists at all levels of expertise the opportunity to exhibit in a professional space. The first exhibition comprised of more than 50 pieces which were entered in 4 separate categories resulting in a varied and colourful array of artworks for the public to enjoy. Many first time exhibitors have continued to develop their art practice and continue to participate in exhibitions and award events. 
Charlie’s legacy continues with the encouragement of Grant Williams and his group of stalwart supporters within the Lions Club of Kalamunda.

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Key Dates

• Entries close on Monday 3 January 2022.
•  All art work to be delivered to the Gallery between 12 midday & 4pm on Monday 10 January 2022.
• The competition will be judged on Wednesday 12 January 2022.
• Exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 14 January 2022.
• Awards night and presentations will be open to all exhibitors and family and will be held at the Gallery on Saturday 15 January from 5pm.
• The people’s choice award will be announced upon closure of the exhibition Sunday 6 February 2022.
• All unsold works must be collected by 2pm on Monday 7 February 2022.

• Crabbs IGA Kalamunda OPEN Category: FIRST PRIZE - $1,000
  Considered in the opinion of the judging panel to be the best executed work in the exhibition 
  Sponsored by the Lions Club of Kalamunda
• Category 1: First Prize - $500 | Runner Up - $50
  2 Dimensional entries all judged
  Sponsored by Matthew Hughes MLA, Member for Kalamunda
• Category 2: First Prize: $500 | Runner Up: $50
  3 Dimensional entries all judged
  Sponsored by Lions Club of Kalamunda
• Category 3: First Prize: $250 | Runner Up: $50
  Any artwork that depicts the theme of ‘Kalamunda Captured’
  Sponsored by City of Kalamunda
• Category 4:  Single Prize: #300
  People’s Choice Award - Voted throughout the exhibition period
  Sponsored jointly by The Vault Restaurant, Kalamunda Gas Supply & Anonymous Donor

Conditions of Entry

1. An entry fee of $30 per artwork will apply for each registration. Please pay by cash or cheque. Make cheques payable to Lions Club of Kalamunda.
2. All exhibitors must complete the Competition Entry Form.
3. Entries are limited to two per artist only. All works are eligible for the first prize.
4. Artists over the age of 18 are invited to submit work for the Lions Club of Kalamunda Art Awards.
5. The artwork must be an original work of the artist and not contravene any copyright law.
6. Artworks must be produced by the entrant between December 2020 and December 2021.
7. All media welcome, including and not limited to painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and photography.
8. All pieces must be for sale but retained on display until the end of the exhibition period.
9. All artworks must be suitably presented and ready for exhibition. The artwork must be ready to hang if it is two dimensional with ‘D’ rings and or ready to display on a plinth if it is three dimensional. Non-standard display equipment specific to the artwork must be supplied by the artist. Special requirements must be discussed with the Gallery Curator prior to installation. Any works not filling this criteria will be returned to the exhibitor.
10. 2D works are not to exceed 1100mm x 1100mm. All 2D works must include suitable framing to hang the artwork for public display using D rings or similar. Photographic clip frames and single string cords or wire will not be accepted.
11. 3D works are not to exceed 1m square or weigh more than 25kg. Where a plinth or base are required, if your work is a successful entry, please consult with the Gallery Curator.
12. All pieces must be for sale.
13. The Zig Zag Gallery will take 30% commission on all sales.
14. The work must be packaged and clearly labelled with your name, contact details, title and price of work.
15. Entrants will agree to digital images being created of your work for promotional purposes and credit given when possible.
16. Administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the close of the exhibition.
17. Artists must recognise that their entries are on public display in a public venue and are therefore subject to the risk of damage due to unforeseen actions of the public. Therefore, it is the artist's responsibility to provide insurance for their work. Entrants will not hold the organisers, its officials, volunteers, employers, agents and public servants, responsible for any claims of whatever kind or nature to any person or to any property arising out of or in conjunction with the Lions Club of Kalamunda Art Awards and the City of Kalamunda.
18. All artwork will be judged. The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
19. Sales are made for the duration of the award exhibition, during normal Gallery opening hours.
20. >All works sold during the exhibition must remain in the gallery until the close date of the Lions Club of Kalamunda Art Awards.

Exhibition Information

• Approximately 50 pieces will be accepted. In the event that there are more than 50 pieces entered, the Gallery reserves the right to eliminate such pieces which, in their view, are not competitive.
• Total Prize moneys for the awards will be $1,700.
• All unsold works must be collected by 2pm on Monday 7 February 2022.
• After this time the Gallery accepts no responsibility for the artwork. 
• Entries are limited to two per artist only.
• Prices, titles and other entry details cannot be altered after the entries close on 3 January 2022. No late entries will be accepted.

Sponsors

The Vault, Kalamunda | Hills Gas Supply | Matthew Hughes Member for Kalamunda