RULES AND CONDITIONS
Wood Sculpture Symposium at Rylstone, October 29 - November 7, 2015
organized by Mid-Western Regional Council, Public Art Advisory Panel
and Rylstone Sculpture Inc.
DEADLINE: Friday, May 1, 2015
ELIGIBILITY: Professional and non professional sculptors, emerging artists and
students of Fine Arts.
There is no restriction on age or country of origin.
TOPIC: Free, according to artist's proposal
APPLICATION: A sketch from 3 sides in A4 size [210x297] or images of the proposed
sculpture[s] must be enclosed with the application form, as the selection
will exclusively be made out of your proposal. A short description of
the sculpture would be appreciated. Application without illustrations will
not be accepted.
A short biography, a minimum of 3 photos of previous works in wood
and a recent photograph of the artist are required with the entry form.
Artists may bring up to 2 completed sculptures to be shown at Gallery 47
during the symposium. Size restrictions will apply and 20% commission
on sales will be applied by the gallery.
SELECTION: An appointed jury will choose the participating artists in May, 2015
NOTIFICATION: The selected artists will be notified by mail by Friday, June 5, 2015
DURATION: Thursday, October 29, 9 am -Saturday, November 7, 6 pm, 2015
LOCATION: Rylstone Showground
LODGING: Will be provided by members of RSI in private residences.
FOOD: Will be provided by organizers for the duration of symposium
HONORARIUM: An honorarium of A$1000.00 will be paid to each sculptor upon the
completion of his/her work.
SCULPTURE: The sculptures created will remain the property of the organizers and will be
placed in various locations or sold.
MATERIAL: Wood. Each sculptor will be provided with a green, Ribbon Gum log,
2.4 m in length and 50-60 cm in diameter, out of which the sculptor can make
1 or more sculptures.
Sculptors may use other materials, brought to the site by sculptor.
TOOLS: Each artist must bring their own tools including a power saw. The electricity
supply and shelter will be provided by organizers.
INSURANCE: The artists work at their own risk and are responsible for taking out their own
accident insurance or other other relevant insurance.
COMMITMENT: The artists are obliged to remain in the symposium work area during the working
hours and to be available for media profiles and to talk about the piece they are
realizing.
Mid-Western Regional Council in collaboration with Rylstone Sculpture Inc.
WOOD SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM
ENTRY FORM
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NAME TELEPHONE
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POSTAL ADDRESS MOBILE
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SUBURB / TOWN EMAIL
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STATE POSTCODE SIGNED DATE
CHECK LIST
O Sketches, images of the proposed work
O Biography
O Current photo of yourself
O Images of previous work