In 2024 Surrender is hosting the inaugural Surrender Art Prize. This competition welcomes visual artists working in all mediums to explore the theme of "Love Obligates Justice".
Entries are open from Friday 9 February until Sunday 17 March.
Art Prize
Introducing the 2024 Surrender Art Prize
Art and Justice have a long history and so it seemed that our Love Obligates Justice festival was the perfect opportunity to integrate the arts into the Surrender movement. The inaugural art prize has a prize of $500 to the winning artists as selected by our panel of judges. In addition, all finalists will have their work shown at Surrender 2024 AND will receive a ticket to the festival with their entry.
Entries will be accepted from artists working in all 2D and 3D visual mediums. Video and projection work will be accepted into the competition but to be presented at the Surrender Festival artists will need to provide their own monitors or projectors. Space is limited at the Festival venue, so monitors are preferred over projectors.
To enter, fill in the form below and upload enough .jpg images your work for consideration (or provide a link to an external hosting for video work).
Terms and Conditions for Surrender Art Prize in Australia
Eligibility:
The art prize is open to all artists residing in Australia, regardless of age or experience level.
Entries must be original works of art created by the submitting artist.
Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of the organizing committee are not eligible to participate.
Entry Requirements:
Each artist may submit one entry.
Entries must be submitted digitally in accordance with the guidelines provided on the official website.
Entries must be received by the specified deadline to be considered for the prize.
Artists must ensure that their submissions adhere to any specified size or format requirements.
Judging Process:
Entries will be judged by a panel of independent judges selected by the organizing committee.
Judging will be based on artistic merit, creativity, originality, and adherence to the theme
The decisions of the judging panel are final and binding in all matters relating to the art prize.
Prize:
The prize will consist of 1 $500 prize to the winner.
The value of the prize and any additional benefits will be determined by the organising committee.
The prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for other alternatives.
Copyright and Reproduction:
Artists retain the copyright to their submitted works.
By entering the art prize, artists grant the organising committee the right to reproduce their works for promotional purposes related to the prize, including but not limited to online galleries, social media, and press releases.
Liability:
The organising committee will take all reasonable care in handling and displaying submitted works but accepts no liability for loss or damage that may occur during transit, storage, or exhibition.
Artists are encouraged to arrange appropriate insurance coverage for their works.
Publicity:
Winners may be required to participate in publicity activities related to the art prize, including but not limited to interviews, photo shoots, and public appearances.
Privacy:
Personal information collected from entrants will be used solely for the purpose of administering the art prize and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
Disqualification:
The organising committee reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with the terms and conditions or that is deemed inappropriate or offensive.
Amendments:
The organising committee reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be communicated via the official website.
Governing Law:
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Any disputes arising in connection with the art prize shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
By entering the art prize, artists agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.