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ARTISTS FAQ FOR 2009 SHOW

The Details Listed Below are those generally applying to the 2009 Show, Refer to the Entry Form for particular details and conditions of Entry, the right is reserved to change them as planning for the 2009 Show proceeds

Where is it?

The Camberwell Centre, Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Victoria, Australia.
The Center is located next to the old Town Hall, set back from the road in a
beautiful garden setting. The Centre is less than one kilometre from
Camberwell Junction.

When is it?

Saturday 25th April - 2nd May 2009. The show is open 10am to 6pm
daily except closing at 5pm on Saturday 2nd May.

Who are the Judges?

The show has always enjoyed the services of distinguished judges. Judges
for the 2009 Art show are yet to be appointed:

What will it cost me?

$22.00 (including GST) per painting for up to six Works. Refer to the conditions on the Entry Form

Size restrictions?

The only restriction on the size of all paintings entered is that no length of
any side of a painting shall exceed 1.4m long including framing. All
measurements will be taken over the frame.

Paintings will be checked on delivery, oversize paintings will not be hung.

Where does the money go?

Proceeds of the show are dedicated to the charitable and community works
of the Rotary Club of Camberwell. The show is the Clubs major source of
funding. Over the four decades of the life of this great Show, millions of
dollars have been directed to commendable and worthy causes both within
the local Community, nationally and overseas.

Delivery times?

Receipt of entered paintings are required to be delivered personally will occur on either Friday 17th or Saturday 18th April between 10am and 6pm. Paintings are
to be delivered to the Parkview Theatre, Camberwell Centre,
340 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.

Collection times?

Unsold paintings are to be collected personally on Sunday 3rd May between 8.30 am and 6 pm from the Parkview Theatre, Camberwell Centre, 340 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell.

Please Note ~ Sunday only
The Rotary Club of Camberwell has no permanent storage after the Show closes,
so we are seriously affected if paintings are not collected before 6pm on the
Sunday. Late collections will be liable for an additional handling fee of $20 per
painting.

Non-exhibited works?

Paintings not exhibited may be collected during the show by prior
arrangement. Phone the Art Show telephone number (03) 9882 0229.

Note ~ Works cannot be collected between 1pm Saturday 2nd May and 8.30am
Sunday 3rd May due to preparations for closing the Show.

Courier delivery and collection?

The Club no longer handles freighted or posted works, paintings must be
delivered and picked up free of cardboard or other rigid packaging, although
a loose sleeve or one layer of bubble wrap is acceptable.

All paintings delivered by courier shall be consigned to the Camberwell
Centre, 340 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, to arrive at the latest by Saturday
12th 2008. All costs are to be paid by the artist.

A return freight service is no longer provided; artists who cannot deliver and
pick up in person or by proxy must use specialist courier service that
provides their own protective layer.

The Club has listed couriers who cover specific areas in the Newsletter. Go
to the Newsletter page to read or download a copy of the Newsletter.

When do entries close?

All entry forms must be received by 27th March 2009

How do I enter?

Entries must be received on the official entry form (the Entry Form for the 2009 Show will be available in November 2008; copies will be obtained in the following ways:

1) Download a copy of the 2009 Entry Form in Acrobat PDF format from this site. (click here).
2) Contact us by email to receive a 2009 form by post (click here).
3) Write to P.O. Box 178, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia.

Section "A", "Personal" and "Artist & GST" must be completed and
submitted by 27th March 2009. The handling fee must be sent with the
returned entry form.

Post entries with remittance to P.O. Box 178, Canterbury, Victoria 3126,
Australia.

Insurance?

The club will exercise all reasonable care in handling the works submitted,
but will not be responsible for the loss of or any damage to any works while
in the custody of the Club or the Club's agents. Artists are responsible for
insuring their works against loss or damage when in the custody of the Club
or in transit.

Commission?

The Club will offer any entry for sale to the public at the price nominated on
the entry form and in the event of the sale being made; the Club will retain
twenty-seven and a half per centum (27 1/2 %) of the price as a selling
commission. The commission includes a GST component payable by all
entrants.

Payments for Sold Paintings?

Payments to Artists for sold paintings can be made either by cheque or by
direct electronic transfer to a nominated bank account. Refer to the entry
form and Newsletter for further details.

Prizes and awards?

The prizes and awards for the 2009 show are as follows: