KAA 2022 Timeline

  • Online entries open:  1st September to 18th September 5pm
  • Artists notified: by 22nd September
  • Selected artworks delivered: Saturday 8th - Saturday 15th October
  • Awards Ceremony: Saturday October 29th. 5-7pm
  • Exhibition of selected work runs: Tuesday 1th - Saturday 26th November

As entries are submitted online and email only, consider the following when photographing your work.
Your image should be in focus, sharp and clear, with no glare and large enough to be seen well. Crop the photograph to just the artwork (no frame/mount/table or background), with no text including watermark/copyright on the image. 

Terms & Conditions 

Please read carefully before filling out an entry form.

  1. This is a selected exhibition. Due to space constraints, we do not accept all entries. The final decision on works accepted rests with Kumeu Arts. No correspondence will be entered in to regarding the selection of works. Artists will be notified of the selection by email.
  2. The entry fee of $10 per entry (+ $5 per ‘youth’ entry) must be paid before Sep 20th. 5pm.  Entries will not be accepted if fees have not been paid.
  3. Entry fees are non-refundable, even if unselected.
  4. This is an ‘open’ exhibition. Artists do not need to be a member of Kumeu Arts to enter.​
  5. Entry forms must be FULLY completed, including pricing. Incomplete entry forms and late entries will not be accepted. No changes to entries will be accepted after they have been sent.
  6. All artworks must be for sale. 
  7. KACI receives 30% commission on any work sold. This will be deducted from the artist’s payment at the end of the exhibition. Any tax liability is the responsibility of the artist.
  8. Entry age. Artists entering must be 12yrs or older. However, artists aged 12-18yrs must indicate they are entering one of the two ‘young artist’ categories on their entry form.
  9. To enter the Kumeu Arts Awards you must provide a high quality digital image (jpg maximum 1MB) of your work along with your entry for the selection process. Jpeg should be named the same as on entry form. 
  10. Work must have been completed within the last two years & not entered into any previous competition
  11. Works must be originals. Prints of original work will not be accepted. Unless printmaking or photographic techniques.
  12. A maximum of two artworks can be entered per artist.​
  13. Media. Work in any media can be entered into the awards including Three-dimensional work and photography.
  14. Wet work will not be accepted.
  15. Size restrictions. Two-dimensional works must be a maximum of 1000mm wide X 1000mm high (excluding framing). Weight must not exceed 5kg. Three-dimensional works must be free-standing and a maximum of 2000mm high by 1500mm in any other direction.
  16. Photography Entries. To submit entries into the photography prize it must be created using the medium of photography (E.G. Camera, film or photographic printing techniques). Entries entered into the photography prize are still eligible to win other prizes.
  17. Work must be clearly labelled on the back with artist’s name, title of work, and price (this must be the same name and title as on entry form).
  18. Work must be suitably prepared for display i.e. mounted and/or framed, with hangers and tightly strung with string/cord. D-Rings are preferable. ​
  19. Fragile works. Please advise us if any works are fragile and could potentially break
  20. Work must be suitably packaged with bubble wrap, cardboard or boxed. While all care will be taken, KACI will not be responsible for loss or damage while the work is in transit or while being exhibited. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Wrapping/Packaging should be labelled. 
  21. Work must remain in the exhibition until it finishes on Saturday the 26th of November. 4pm.
  22. Selected work is to be delivered to Kumeu Arts Centre on the given dates/during gallery hours. Sat 8th Oct - Sat 15th Oct 
  23. Couriered work. Must arrive by Sat 15th Oct. Work will be returned at your cost. You must provide suitable bags, return tickets and packaging. 
  24. Unsold work to be collected on the given date. KACI has very limited storage space therefore work not collected after 7 days of the given dates will incur a $10 per day storage fee. Work remaining uncollected after 2 months will become the property of KACI. 
  25. Images of exhibited works may be used by KACI for publicity purposes. By submitting this form the artist gives their permission for KACI to do so.
  26. The Judge will remain anonymous until the judging has been completed. Their decision is final and will not be called in to question.
#COVID – 19 Terms and Conditions may apply. In the event of a Lockdown for COVID – 19 or govt restrictions affecting this year’s awards they will held online. Selection and judging will be completed online and a subsequent online exhibition will be published. Dates may change. Prizes will still be awarded but no ceremony will be held. Entries are non–refundable. 

ENTRY FORM

    Contact Information

    Youth Entries

    Photography Entries

    Entry 1

    Entry 2 - Optional 

    Images

    You must provide a digital image in JPEG format upon completion of this entry form 
    Instructions:
    1. Name your image (Jpeg) with your surname and the title of your work - name/title must be the same as in this entry form.
    2. IMAGE SIZE Jpeg min 500 kb maximum size 2MB) 
    3. Email to kumeuarts@gmail.com with KAA Entry in the subject field
    The image is used for selection purposes therefore it is recommended you send a good quality image. 

    Payment

    You must make a payment of $10 per Entry ($5 per 'Youth' Entry) upon completion of this entry form 
    Instructions:
    Online payments payable to Kumeu Arts Centre Inc. Westpac. 03-1393-000-3871-000 (Use your surname and KAA as a reference)
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    Agreement

Once we receive your entry we will send you confirmation and a copy of the information provided above.