Rules of Entry

Welcome to Artists

We are delighted to issue the call for entries for the 

2021

Barossa Bushgardens

Acquisitive Sculptures Award

As part of the 2021 SALA Festival and we look forward to seeing your submissions.

Please note that the exhibition will be conducted under Covid-19 guidelines as advised by health authorities. This means that the rules and guidelines are subject to change at any time.
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Please see the full disclaimer below. 

RULES OF ENTRY 2021
 

South Australian Artists are invited to register for the first  

2021 Barossa Bushgardens Acquisitive Sculptures Award (ASA)

presented by 

Friends of Barossa Bushgardens and Barossa Foundation

Outdoor sculptures are eligible for entry.  The exhibition can accommodate both large and small sculptures; however, when artists are submitting entries, they are required to consider safety, ease of installation, de-installation and the public environment.
 

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL ENTRANTS TO READ ALL INFORMATION AND ACCEPT ALL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THEIR ENTRIES
 

EXHIBITION DATES

Sunday 1 August to Tuesday 31 August 2021 The ASA Winner will be announced at the official opening on Sunday 1st August 2021 2pm.

The People’s Choice Award Winner will be announced online at the end of the exhibition. 

EXHIBITION LOCATIONS
Outdoor locations:

Barossa Bushgardens, 653 Research Road, Nuriootpa 5355 SA

PLEASE NOTE:
Outdoor sculptures must be suitable for outdoor public display and be able to withstand the environment e.g. sun, wind, rain, inquisitive children and people.

EXHIBITION AWARDs

• Acquisitive Sculpture Award $3500
• People’s Choice Award $500
• Workshop invitation $500

PLEASE NOTE: Upon registration, participants of the ASA will agree to the set price money amount of $3500, even, if their sculptures are priced at a higher level. Artists not agreeing with the price money, can participate as part of the SALA exhibition, trying to sell their sculptures for the sum they would like to have, thus being excluded from the judging. 

ENTRY FEES
Open entries – 18 + years inclusive

• $40            first entry (single entry)
• $30 for      second entry
• $20 for      third entry
• Entries       that include multiple pieces will incur a $40 entry fee and $12 for each      additional piece (maximum 15 pieces)
• Entries      from schools and childcare centres will not incur a fee

 A set entered as one piece will not be for sale as individual pieces
EXAMPLE: A set of 5 leaves, entered as one piece will be sold as one item.  If the leaves are for sale separately, 1 leaf will incur a $40 entry fee and $12 will apply for each additional leaf. The same applies to a pair that can be sold separately.  

There is a limit of 15 pieces in a multiple entry.
Each item must be clearly and individually priced, numbered and labelled by the artist at installation.
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Please indicate on the entry form if you will take commissions for subsequent sculptures ordered.
 

CLOSE OF ENTRIES
Entries close at midnight on 31 May 2021
The entry form together with the fee/s and images must be received by midnight on the closing date.   
PLEASE NOTE: entry fees are non-refundable
 

METHOD OF PAYMENT

• Cash      payments can be made at the Volunteer Centre at the Barossa Bushgardens      during opening hours. 
• Contact the Barossa Bushgardens office for alternative payment methods. 

                  bushgardens@barossa.sa.gov.au or (08) 8563 8330

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
All entries will be subject to a pre-selection process by a curatorial panel. The panel will determine the inclusion of artworks for the 2021 judging 

• The online entry form must be completed in full, and free from errors, as details will be used on the display signage provided by the venue.  
• Any entry form that is incomplete may be rejected or reviewed for clarification
• All artworks selected for the 2021 exhibition will be photographed and may be used in future marketing or promotional material by the Barossa Bushgardens, Foundation Barossa and The Barossa Council
• Late entries will not be accepted
• All sculptures must be the original work of the artist and completed within the past two years (24 months)
• All sculptures entered as part of ASA must be for sale
• Each artist is limited to a maximum of three (3) entries (see above for fees)

All entries must include the following:

• Artist Statement of NO MORE THAN 75 WORDS
• Description of the artwork and method of construction
• Please note: It is the artist's responsibility to ensure that the above written      statements are accurate and free from errors, as they will accompany the work on display
• Up to three good quality, clear images of each entry.  Images either of the work itself, or a maquette (scale model) must be submitted as a digital image - .jpeg, or .png)
• They should not be submitted as images embedded in a text file such as a Word,      PDF, or email
• Please ensure that the name of your file, photograph or sketch is in the following format: SURNAME, GIVEN NAME, SCULPTURE TITLE (as it appears on the entry form)
• For works in progress, provide a brief description along with a good quality 3D sketch, design, or up to three images of the work in progress
• All measurements must be accurately recorded in millimetres (mm) and weight in grams or kilograms.  Please take care to record details in the correct dimension space, in the following order – height, width, depth, weight
• PLEASE  NOTE: incorrect measurements may result in the sculpture being inappropriately positioned
• Ensure that the correct sale price for your artwork is included, as this cannot be changed once submitted
• Remember  to consider the 20% commission fee when pricing your sculpture
• Multiple pieces for individual sale must be individually and clearly      numbered/labelled for display and sale purposes

 PLEASE NOTE: It is important that the images/photographs are clear, and the description and statement are clear and coherent. The pre-selection process by the curatorial panel will be made from this information.
The curatorial panel reserves the right to reject any sculpture after initial pre-selection if the final artwork does not match the sketches, design, images or written description that are provided within the entry submission.
 

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION
All final images of completed work must be received no later than 10 June 2021. 

Artists will be notified of the pre-selection outcome by 20 June 2021.
 

JUDGING OF AWARDS
Judging for each of the awards will occur on Sunday 1st August 2021 using the following criteria:

• Quality
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Technical      expertise

 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) – OUTDOOR SCULPTURES

• Artists are required to consider any risk to public safety and the environment that could be caused by the installation of their sculpture and removal of it; the ability of their work to withstand the elements; and any impact on inquisitive children, and the general public;
• Artists having their own liability insurance are required to attach a copy of the      current policy with the registration
• Artists not having their own liability insurance will be contacted by the coordinator for details.
• All outdoor sculptures must be anchored and secured safely and will be required to comply with the Barossa Bushgardens Work Health and Safety guidelines that have been developed in conjunction with The Barossa Council i.e. there  must be no movement at the base when sculptures are manipulated;
• A safety inspection of each sculpture will be undertaken following installation. Artists may be required to make some immediate changes to comply with safety requirements.  All changes and modifications must be addressed by the artist prior to the opening of the exhibition.
• On installation and de-installation of outdoor sculptures, all artists are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear as it is a shared environment (e.g. snakes). 

DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

• Placement of sculptures will be allocated by discussion between the artist and      coordinator of BBG. 
• Wherever possible, artists’ requests for a specific site will be considered, however particular sites cannot be guaranteed
• The final site selection for all sculptures is the decision of the coordinator
• Entries must not be substituted by another sculpture once selected for the exhibition
• Artists must install the sculpture that was submitted on the Entry Form

The coordinator has the authority to move sculptures if they consider there is any risk to public safety, or risk of damage.
 

For any concerns or questions regarding installation and display, please email 

BBG NRC Coordinator Doreen von Linde at bushgardens@barossa.sa.gov.au

OUTDOOR SCULPTURES
All outdoor sculptures must be delivered and installed between the 26 and 30 July 2021. Artists of outdoor sculptures must report to the coordinators. 

Artists must sign in their piece in the Tracking Record

• Artists must return to the desk once they have completed their installation.  A curator will then undertake a safety check and sign off inspection of the sculpture
• Any work that has not met the safety check will need to be fixed prior to sign off and is the responsibility of the artist
• Sculptures that cannot be installed safely may be refused
• Installation of sculptures must not affect the environment or the path e.g. rocks,      trees, bark and the indigenous plants
• The artist is responsible for installation and de-installation.  Please come prepared with any tools required and additional support if needed
• Please state on the entry form if assistance is required and discuss before hand with the coordinators. 
• Powered or motorized generators are not to be used on site for installation and/or      display

 COLLECTION AND SALES
All sculptures (unless sold) must be collected on Thursday 2 September or Tuesday 7 September in coordination with the coordinators. 

· Proof of identification will be required, and the Tracking Record signed prior to de-installation

· Removal and delivery of sold sculptures is to be negotiated between the artist and the purchaser

• Artists sell directly to the buyer and are contractually obliged to pay a 20%      commission fee to the Friends of Barossa Bushgardens (exept the ASA winner, schools or childcare centres).

Artists can choose to participate in the Barossa Bushgardens ASA to be included for judging or register as part of the SALA Exhibition (e.g. artworks that will not withstand weather for a prolonged period can be registered for the SALA Exhibition only). 

Artists registering for the Barossa Bushgardens SALA Festival exhibition and the BBG ASA exhibition will NOT have to separately register with SALA.
 

Thank-you for taking part at the 2021 SALA Festival and the first Barossa Bushgardens Acquisitive Sculpture Award.   We look forward to welcoming you.