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2015 DAMPiER ART AWARDS

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A BRiEF HiSTORY OF THE DAMPiER ART AWARDS

JUDGE FOR THE DAMPiER ART AWARDS

“where we love is home - home thAt our feet mAy leAve, but not our heArts.”

- oliver wendell holmes

In 2010 the Dampier Arts Awards made its debut with the support of the local community who were enthusiastic to showcase the talents within the town. The debut theme was ‘By the Sea’ and a beautiful mermaid was the centre piece in which all artwork was a reflection of the local residents’ affinity to the ocean in both work and play.

The Dampier Art Awards are open to anyone living within the City of Karratha region and endeavours to capture the essence of what life is like, living and working in the Pilbara. The theme for 2013 was ‘From little things, big things grow’ and enabled local artists to give us a snapshot of moments of time captured by a drop of paint or a smear of charcoal. Last year the theme was ‘Colour My Life’; capturing the colours all around us and how they make us feel, think and act.

This year, the theme of the Dampier Art Awards is “Home is where the heart is”. Home can mean different things to different people - from the roof over your head, to the family and community you surround yourself with, to a geographical location. It can be all of these things. Many of us who call the Pilbara home have come here from far and wide, meaning that we may have many places our heart calls home. This year’s award theme invites entrants to explore the connection of heart and home.

Whether your specialty is portrait, landscape, abstract or sculpture, the Dampier Art Awards offers a category for all artistic fortés.

We look forward to your entry.

In 2015 the Dampier Arts Awards will be judged by Carrie McDowell.

Carrie is a practicing artist based in Karratha. She has a Bachelor of Art (Art) Hons from Curtin University of Technology and a Master of Visual Art from Monash University. Her art practice focusses on materiality and process and explores various mediums and genres. She makes art with materials sourced from the lived environment, which vary according to surroundings; similarly the making process is informed by the materials and the outcome reflects the experience. Since moving to the Pilbara, Carrie’s art has been informed by her appreciation of the natural environment and landscapes of the region.

Carrie has a well-established relationship with West Pilbara artists and groups. She has run a number of workshops in the region and for the past two years has been working with Aboriginal artists at the Cheeditha and Ngurrawaana Aboriginal communities to develop their art practice to genres other than painting with the view to creating a sustainable income.

▪ All entrants must be 18 years of age or over (except for Youth Category entrants who must be between 16 and 18 years old). ▪ Entry is only open to artists residing in the City of Karratha. ▪ No photography will be accepted. ▪ Details included on entry form are final. No changes can be made to entry details once entry form is

submitted. ▪ Entries that exceed the recommended size and weight will be deemed ineligible. ▪ The Dampier Community Association reserves the right not to exhibit artwork for exhibition if deemed

unsuitable, and the artist duly notified. ▪ The Dampier Community Association reserves the right to have a capping limit to the number of works

on display in the Hall due to space constraints; this will be at the DCA’s discretion.

▪ Entry is $30 per artwork and is non-refundable. ▪ For the Youth Category entry is $15 per artwork and is non-refundable. ▪ Payment for sold work will be made to the artist at the completion of the exhibition. The buyer and

artist will be responsible for the sales transaction and all associated freight costs. If the artist is selling their work please sign the release form to give permission for contact details to be given to buyer. ▪ Entry fee payments must be made to the DCA by the close of entries, Friday 30th October.

2015 KEY DATES AND DEADLiNES

conditions of entry

Fees & pAyment

Entries Open Tuesday 1st September

Entries Close Friday 30th October

Artwork delivered to Dampier Community Hall Monday 2nd November and Tuesday 3rd November between 10am and 2pm Awards Opening Night Friday 6th November (artists and invited guests only)

Exhibition period Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th November

Artwork to be collected by Artists and Purchasers Wednesday 11th November

judging

delivery & collection of works

AwARds night (invitAtion only)

Artwork requirements ▪ Only two artworks per artist may be submitted. ▪ All artworks must be suitably framed/stretched and must be fitted with hanging devices. ▪ All works are the artist’s original works. ▪ Each artwork can only be entered into ONE category. ▪ A maximum dimension of 1.4m x 1.4m and weight of up to 12kg applies to all works. ▪ Deliver artwork ready to be displayed (no packaging – to allow for inspection at drop off – any packaging

to be removed by artist prior to delivery). ▪ Dampier Community Association reserves the right to reproduce entries for publicity, catalogue and

archival purposes in association with the Awards. ▪ No work will be removed or photographed by visitors during the exhibition.

▪ Selection and the judge’s decision are final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding these conditions. ▪ A ‘People’s Choice Award’ will be running throughout the exhibition period.

DELIVERY OR DROP OFF

Dampier Community Hall (High Street, Dampier)Monday 2nd November or Tuesday 3rd November between the hours of 10am and 2pm

COLLECTION (ARTISTS, SPONSORS AND PURCHASERS)

Dampier Community Hall (High Street, Dampier)Wednesday 11th November between 10am and 2pm or by prior arrangement with the DCA.

The opening night will take place on the evening of Friday 6th November.All category winners will be announced at the opening night event.This event is by invitation only. Artist and one guest may attend this function. RSVP is essential.If entering the Awards, please be sure to ‘save the date’ in your calendar.

online entries viA emAil (preferred)

exhibition

Artwork CAtegories

prizes

The 2015 Dampier Art Awards exhibition will be held at the Dampier Community Hall and will be open as follows:

Saturday 7th November and Sunday 8th November, 10am until 4pmMonday 9th November and Tuesday 10th November 10am until 2pm

Entry to the exhibition is FREE.

1. Dampier Art Award theme – ‘Home is where the heart is’ – any medium2. Pilbara Landscape – any medium3. Portrait – any medium4. Abstract – any medium5. Three Dimensional Art (i.e. sculpture) with a sub-category for Recycled Art6. Youth – Any Medium – 16 to18 years old

Prizes for the 2015 Dampier Art Awards will be available in each category. Categories 1-5 will attact prize money of $1,000. Category 6 will attract prize money of $500.A prize will also be awarded to the ‘People’s Choice Award’ winner of $500.The winner of the ‘People’s Choice Award’ will be advised on Thursday 12th November and will also be

publicised in the DCA Newsletter.

Please complete attached entry form, scan and email to DCA or in the event that you are unable to scan, please ensure all information on the form is included in your email.

Email Dampier Community Association on projects@dampier.org.auPlease ensure email subject title is ‘Dampier Art Awards Entry’.

Payment must be made to the Dampier Community Association:ONLINE - BSB: 036 187 ACC: 288968 – payment reference to be ‘DAA Artist’s Surname’. Online payments must be accompanied by a receipt sent through with entry form.IN PERSON - via cash/cheque at the DCA office (228 The Esplanade).

Following payment you will receive your invitation to the opening night and a receipt.

If your artwork is for sale, please ensure you sign the permission to release details, on the entry form,so your details can be given to interested buyers.

Artist Name: Artist Address: Artist Email:

Artist Ph No:

Name of Work: Price (GST Inc): Or Not For Sale (ü): Medium: Dimensions of Work: Category (ü): 1 2 3 4 5 6

Artists Description of Work (optional) may be displayed with artwork:

2015 dAmpier Art AwArds entry form

RSVP to the Awards Opening Night: (ü) Yes No

Number of People Attending the Event:

I , the Artist, give permission for the Dampier Community Association to release my contact details to interested buyers of my artwork.

Signed: Date:

Insurance Information: The upmost care will be taken by the DCA whilst handling artworks however neither the DCA nor its representatives can be held liable for any loss or damage to works of art howsoever caused, which might occur whilst they are in the exhibition space or in transit.

Artists Authority to releAse DetAils

Artist Name:

Artist Ph No: Name of Work: Category (ü): 1 2 3 4 5 6

Price (GST Inc): Or Not For Sale (ü):

ArtWORK LABEL

Phone 08 9183 1243 Email projects@dampier.org.auOpen Mon - Fri 9:30am to 3:30pm Closed School Holidays Address 228 The Esplanade, Dampier WA 6713ABN 41 801 613 831

volunteers

contAct us

To be attached to rear top right hand corner of your artwork.

If you would like to assist with the art awards please contact us via the information below. Areas you may be able to lend a hand with are the installation and de-installation of works as well as manning the exhibition hall.

Artist Name:

Artist Ph No: Name of Work: Category (ü): 1 2 3 4 5 6

Price (GST Inc): Or Not For Sale (ü):