‍ Requirements:

• Works must be an original work of the exhibiting artist.

• Artwork must be new to RCAS and not previously exhibited in any of our shows.

• All artwork must be accompanied by an accurately completed entry form and with the correct entry fee which may be paid direct to RCAS Bank account or cash to a member of the management team.

• Artist will be asked to consent to the use of images of their artwork in RCAS promotional materials, including the website or social media. Unless written notice is provided to opt out, consent will be assumed by default.

• Artwork must be delivered to the RCAS gallery at least seven days prior to the exhibition opening. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Gallery Coordinator.

• The back of the artwork MUST be clearly labeled with the name of the artists, the name of the artwork, the media, and the price. If the artist is not a member, then please include the contact details.

• The gallery coordinator has the right to accept or deny entry to any works based on the above criteria or for any other reason at their sole discretion.

  Drawings, two-dimensional works and Paintings using various media.

• Painted surfaces must be completely dry.

• Loose surfaces such as Charcoal, Pastel or chalk should be protected by an appropriate fixative and ideally mounted in a frame behind Perspex or Glass.

• Framed artwork must be properly mounted and backed with paper or board.

  • An adhesive label with the artist’s name, the name of the artwork, the media and the price, if for sale, must be correctly identified.

  • D-Rings of the appropriate size must be fixed for hanging purposes. Wire or a strong string to be attached between each D-Ring. The gallery will perform this task for you at a cost of $5 per artwork.

    Instructions for fixing D rings:

    • Measure a point to the apex of the D-Ring.

    • For large D-Rings 70mm

    • For small D-Rings 40mm

    • Ensure the D-Rings are firmly fixed in place with screws.

    • Drill a pilot hole in the frame at the marked position to avoid splitting the frame.

    • An example of a D ring (picture) is pinned to the bottom of this page (see below).

Three-Dimensional Works; Sculptures, Ceramics, Various hanging installations etc.

• Artworks must be of a reasonable size. Maximum 920mm x 1220 mm. Any submitted artwork larger than the above will be only accepted at the discretion of the gallery coordinator.

• A stable support base should be provided if appropriate.

• The artist maybe required to install their artwork under the supervision of the Gallery Coordinator.

• The gallery staff may decline to help with moving or lifting heavy pieces of artwork.

  Disclaimers

• All artwork is exhibited at the owners own risk. RCAS will take reasonable care to ensure the safety of all artwork exhibited in RCAS gallery or stored on the property.

• No responsibility will be accepted for accidental damage or theft of artwork held on the RCAS property. Whilst all care and consideration is taken, artists should insure their artistic works if required.

• Artists warrant that they are the owner of the artwork, or have the necessary authority to exhibit and sell it, and that exhibiting the artwork does not infringe the copyright or intellectual property rights of any other person.

• Participation in an exhibition does not guarantee the sale of any artwork or that artwork will be displayed for the full exhibition period if circumstances require its removal.

• Nothing in these conditions excludes or limits any rights or remedies that cannot be excluded under applicable Australian law.

Example of D Pin: