This annual competition was initiated in 1988 by the internationally renowned artist and local resident Ken Done AM. The Prize is open to all young people aged 12-21 years and is one of the richest Youth Art Prizes in Australia.
Over $14,000 in cash prizes, art scholarships and materials are awarded to junior, senior and tertiary artists who can submit artworks in a variety of art media including; painting, photography, drawing, sculpture/installation, printing and video.
The competition is aimed at encouraging the creative talents of young people and providing a showcase for their works.
Mosman Council and Mosman Art Gallery acknowledge Audi Centre Mosman as the gold sponsor of the Mosman Youth Art Prize. Council would like to thank the following silver sponsors for their generous support: Julian Ashton Art School, Fourth Village Providore, Northshore School of Art and Rotary Club Mosman. Council also acknowledges the kind support of The National Art School, Australian Watercolour Institute, Mosman Art Society, Friends of Mosman Art Gallery, Eckesley’s Art & Craft, Hype DC and Micador.
Mosman Youth Art Prize winners announced
Prize winners and commended entries were announced at the opening of the exhibition at Mosman Art Gallery on Thursday 30 May. See link below for winners of all categories and images.
Local artists are winners in Mosman Youth Art Prize MYAP 2013 Judge’s Report
Entries selected for exhibition & competition
Information for entrants
UNSUCCESSFUL ENTRIES
Unsuccessful entries must be collected from Mosman Art Gallery between Monday 27 May – Wednesday 29 May, 10am – 5pm. Works not collected at this time can only be collected by making an appointment with the Gallery administrator on (02) 9978 4178. Works not collected by 2nd July 2013 may be disposed of.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
The Award Presentations function will be held at the Mosman Art Gallery on Thursday 30 May at 6.30pm. Entry will be $8 per person, $6 concession, $20 per family. FREE entry to exhibited artists.
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Entrants short listed to win a prize will be notified and are required to attend the Awards Presentation.
EXHIBITION OF ARTWORKS
All works must remain in the exhibition until it finishes on 30 June 2013. The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June during the following times: 7 Days, 10am to 5pm.
COLLECTION OF EXHIBITED ENTRIES
Entries must be collected between 3.00pm and 5.00pm Sunday 30 June or between 10.00am and 6.00pm Monday 1 July 2013 at Mosman Art Gallery. Works not collected at this time can only be collected by making an appointment with the Gallery administrator on (02) 9978 4178. Works not collected by 30 July will be disposed of.
Enter online
What happens next?
Once you have completed and submitted the entry form below, you will receive an email which you will need to print. If you are using webmail (like Hotmail or Gmail) use the webmail service’s printing icon (Hotmail) or print link (Gmail), rather than printing the web page.
This will help ensure the email receipt prints neatly, which will allow for faster and more accurate processing of your entry.
Bring two printed copies of your entry to the receipting day at Mosman Art Gallery on Tuesday 21 May 2013.
Conditions of entry
Maximum of two entries per artist. Entry form must be completed on-line and two printed copies are to be submitted with the artwork on the day of receipting.
1. ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all young artists from 12 to 21 years of age (excluding primary school children).
There are three sections:
(A) Junior 12 to 14 years
(B) Senior 15 to 17 years
(C ) Tertiary 18 to 21 years
HSC major works are eligible. Any Mosman Councillor, Mosman Council staff and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
2. MEDIA CATEGORIES
Submitted artworks can be in a range of media including; drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture/installation, textile, video
3. SIZE/WEIGHT
The maximum size/weight of an artwork is:
> 2 sq metres for two-dimensional works (inc. frame).
eg 1.50m × 1.33m = 2sq metres
eg 2.00m × 1.00m = 2sq metres
> 40kg maximum weight, any medium.
4. PRESENTATION OF WORK
The following methods are acceptable:
- Professionally framed, including mount board under glass,
- Works on canvas may be mounted on a stretcher frame,
- Works on paper (e.g. drawing or prints) without frames must be
mounted on foam-core (an art cardboard available
from art supply shops). - Video must be 10 minutes maximum on DVD only
No unprotected glass edges or wet paintings will be accepted. Works may be rejected due to poor presentation. All entries should be clearly labelled on the back with title, price (if for sale), category entered (A, B, or C), name of artist, address and telephone number.
5. ENTRY FEE
An entry fee of $5.50 (inc. GST) is payable for each art work entered. Artists may submit a maximum of 2 artworks. A separate entry form is required for each entry. If artwork is not selected for exhibition, the entry fee is NOT refundable.
6. JUDGING
The adjudicator will be Sylvia Ross, Head, School of Art, College of Fine Arts (COFA) University of New South Wales. The adjudicator’s decision will be final and no subsequent discussion will be entered into.
7. PRIZES
Over $14,000 of cash prizes, scholarships and art materials will be awarded.
8. SALE OF WORKS
All works shall be for sale unless marked Not for Sale.
A commission of 33.3% will be deducted by Mosman Council from the selling price of each work sold.
9. RECEIPT OF ENTRIES
Entries will be received at Mosman Art Gallery, cnr Art Gallery Way and Myahgah Rd, Mosman on Tuesday 21 May between 8.30am and 6.00pm.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH ENTRY FORM TO ARTWORK BUT PRESENT TWO COPIES SEPARATELY ON RECEIPTING DAY.
10. NON-SELECTED WORKS
Selected entries will appear on the Gallery website. Unsuccessful entries must be collected from Mosman Art Gallery between Monday 27 May – Wednesday 29 May, 10am – 5pm. Works not collected at this time can only be collected by making an appointment with the Gallery administrator on (02) 9978 4178. Works not collected by 2nd July 2013 may be disposed of.
11. AWARD PRESENTATIONS
The Award Presentations function will be held at the Mosman Art Gallery on Thursday 30 May at 6.30pm. Entry will be $8 per person, $6 concession, $20 per family. FREE entry to exhibited artists.
Entrants short listed to win a prize will be notified and are required to attend the Awards Presentation.
12. EXHIBITION OF ARTWORKS
The exhibition will be held at Mosman Art Gallery, Cnr Art Gallery Way and Myahgah Road, Mosman.
All works must remain in the exhibition until it finishes on 30 June 2013. The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June during the following times: 7 Days, 10am to 5pm.
13. COLLECTION OF EXHIBITED ENTRIES
Entries must be collected between 3.00pm and 5.00pm Sunday 30 June or between 10.00am and 6.00pm Monday 1 July 2013 at Mosman Art Gallery. Works not collected at this time can only be collected by making an appointment with the Gallery administrator on (02) 9978 4178. Works not collected by 30 July will be disposed of.
14. CARE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Mosman Art Gallery will exercise all reasonable care with the works submitted for this exhibition. However, it does not insure them against damage or theft, this is the responsibility of the artist.
15. MOSMAN COUNCIL PRIVACY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The personal details requested on this form are being collected, and will only be used for the purpose of processing your application, keeping records, & establishing your identity in accordance with Mosman Council’s Privacy Management Plan (August 2000). Access to the information is restricted to Council Officers and other authorised people.
16. INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES
In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation of the rules and conditions, the decision of the Council shall be binding on all parties.
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Kindly Supported by
The National Art School
The Australian Watercolour Institute
Eckersley’s Art and Craft
Mosman Art Society/Art Smart
Friends of Mosman Art Gallery
Hype DC
Micador
Saturday 1 June - Sunday 30 June
