
NAS ALUMNI EXHIBITION CALL OUT
​NAS invites artists to submit work to be considered for our NAS Alumni show '40+' in May 2025 - celebrating 40+ years of creativity at NAS.
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If you have previously been involved with Newcastle Art Space we encourage you to apply to be part of this show! There is no cost to be involved. Please scroll down for full info and to complete a submission form.
Submissions are due by midnight Monday 24th March 2025.
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Additionally, we would love to hear more about your involvement with NAS.
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TIMELINE
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Submissions open: Fri 24th January 2025 (scroll down for submission form)
Submissions close: Midnight Monday 24th March 2025
Selected work announced: Friday 4th April 2025
Delivery of artwork to NAS: 10am - 2pm Wed 16th – Thurs 17th April 2025 (Note: Friday Closed for Good Friday)
Exhibition Opening: 6pm - 8pm Friday 9th May 2025
Exhibition Duration: Friday 9th - Sunday 25th May 2025
Collection of artwork: 3pm – 4pm Sun 25th May or 10am – 2pm Wed 28th – 30th May 2025
ENTRY INFORMATION
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Information you need prior to submissions
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Artists who have previously been involved with Newcastle Art Space (formerly the Newcastle Community Arts Centre) are invited to apply.
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2D and 3D media are accepted (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, digital work etc)
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Artwork size may be up to but not larger than 150 cm x 100 cm (including the frame), or an equivalent size/area ratio to a maximum of 1.5 square metres.
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Artwork can consist of multiple parts but they must not exceed these overall size limits.
HOW TO ENTER
Submissions must be made online using the form below before midnight Monday 24th March 2025
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A maximum of three works per artist can be submitted
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There is no cost to be involved in the show however the process is selective.
You will be notified if your work/s have been selected for the show.
Image of your artwork
Uploaded image should be:
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A minimum of 750 pixels on the shortest side
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Saved in .jpg or .png format only (not .jpeg)
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Maximum file size of each image not exceeding 2MB
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The file name must include the artist’s name and title of the work as listed on the entry form e.g.firstname_lastname_titleofwork.jpg.
Communication & privacy
Artists consent to being added to the Newcastle Art Space electronic mailing list for updates and further information on this and other exhibitions run by Newcastle Art Space. Artists details will not be shared and an unsubscribe link is provided in each email.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Submission Form
Please complete the submission form below, ensuring all details are correct.
Artwork dimensions MUST be entered in cm (not inches or mm).
Should your work be selected, your name and the artwork details you include in this submission form will be used to generate the exhibition catalogue - PLEASE ENSURE THEY ARE CORRECT as we may not be able to accommodate changes. If you wish to receive a copy of your submission please email: admin@newcastleartspace.org.au
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Selection and notification
By submitting this application you are not guaranteed entry into the exhibition. While we endeavour to be as inclusive as possible, gallery space is limited and artwork will be selected at the curator's discretion. ​
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Artists will be notified if their work has been selected for exhibition by personal email on
Friday 4 April 2025.
Delivery of works
Selected artworks must be delivered to Newcastle Art Space between:
10am - 2pm Wednesday 16th April
10am - 2pm Thursday 17th April
Please note we are closed Friday 18th April (Good Friday)
If the artist wishes to deliver the work via courier freight costs and all other charges relating to delivery and collection of artworks are the sole responsibility of the artist. Artworks will not be accepted unless delivered and returned free of all freight and other charges. If you are selected and would like to send your artwork please email us to make arrangements: gallery@newcastleartspace.org.au
Insurance & indemnity
Newcastle Art Space will exercise all due care with the works submitted but will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered whatsoever to any artwork while in transit or under its control. Each artist shall indemnify Newcastle Art Space against any loss or damage suffered to their artwork whatsoever. Each artist is responsible for their own insurance cover.
Artwork requirements
Artwork delivered to Newcastle Art Space must be CLEARLY MARKED on the reverse with the artist’s name, address, contact details, the title of the work, medium, size and the retail price (including NAS 30% commission).
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Sales & commission
Artwork sold at Newcastle Art Space Gallery will attract a 30% commission on sales. Sales will be processed up to 14 days after the close of the exhibition.
Photography & reproduction of artwork
All applicants authorise Newcastle Art Space formally and irrevocably, to capture and publish images of their works free of copyright, totally or partly, in all publications (catalogues, folders, posters, slide shows, brochures etc) related to promotion and documentation of this exhibition, as well as on the Newcastle Art Space website and social media.
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Collection of unsold works
Works not sold during the exhibition period must be collected from Newcastle Art Space during the following times:
3pm – 4pm Sunday 25th May
10am - 2pm Wednesday 28th May
10am - 2pm Thursday 29th May
10am - 2pm Friday 30th May
Sold artwork needs to be collected by the purchaser during the above times also.
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Any paintings not collected after the exhibition are liable to be stored at the artist’s expense and disposed of if not collected within a reasonable timeframe.
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QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding your entry, please get in touch with us via gallery@newcastleartspace.org.au
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