Name of Competition: Experimental Print Prize 2023
Closing Date: 23 July 2023
Art Competition Details
2023 Experimental Print Prize
Celebrating innovation in Victorian printmaking
Castlemaine Art Museum is pleased to announce the third Experimental Print Prize (EPP). Established in 2019, the biennial, non-acquisitive prize is open to artists residing in Victoria. Through the generous support of Michael Rigg, three prizes are offered: $10,000 (First Prize), $5,000 (Highly Commended) and $3,000 (Emerging Artist Award).
There is a strong tradition of printmaking in Victoria and the EPP seeks to foster new directions in the field, through both the exhibition of shortlisted artists and awarding of prizes. Unique amongst printmaking prizes, EPP recognises that experimentation and risk are essential to art.
Entries are invited from artists using innovative approaches to traditional printmaking processes such as intaglio, relief, planographic, digital processes and photography (if included within the printmaking process). Experimentation may include challenging and redefining concepts of printmaking; crossing traditional boundaries between media; pushing the limits of medium and process; engaging with new tools, techniques, and materials; and artist books and three-dimensional work will be accepted. Established through to early-career artists are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO ENTER
Please read the Terms and Conditions of Entry to ensure all eligibility requirements are met.
Complete the entry form (link below).
Upload a high-quality digital image (max. 2mb) with submission.
Complete payment of fee (AUD $35 incl. GST) per entered artwork (one print only).
Once processed, acknowledgement of entry will be emailed to entrants.
IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Open: 4 April 2023
Entries Close: 23 July 2023
Selected Finalists Notified: Mid August
Finalists to Deliver Work to Castlemaine Art Museum: From 26 – 31 August (Between 12pm and 4pm)
Exhibition Dates: 15 September 2023 – 28 January 2024
Official Opening and Announcement of Prizes: 15 September 2023
Announcement of People’s Choice: 28 January 2024
Collection of Works: 1 – 4 February 2024 (Between 12pm and 4pm)
Who may enter? Australia Only
Website with Art Competition details: https://castlemaineartmuseum.org.au/exhibitions/2023-epp