Edward River Art Society and the Rotary Club of Deniliquin proudly present the the 31st Annual Deniliquin Easter Art Show in 2024.

This popular annual event attracts an enthusiastic audience of art buyers and appreciators across the Easter long weekend. We invite artists from across the Deniliquin region and beyond to enter, with $14,000 in prize money and commendations to be awarded.

31st Deniliquin Rotary Easter Art Show - 28 March 2024 - 1 April 2024.

Entries close 1 March 2024.

SectionsIn 2024 there are 8 sections, each with a prize for best artwork, and a Highly Commended:

1. Works on paper: including watercolour, pastels, ink & wash, pens, pencils, charcoal - $800 prize
2. Oils - $800 prize
3. Acrylics - $800 prize
4. Mixed medium - $800 prize
5. Miniature and small paintings: A5 size or less in size - $800 prize
6. 3D art works - $800 prize
7. Black & White Photography - $400 prize
8. Colour Photography - $400 prize

In addition to the section prizes, artists can nominate entry into the open prizes:

Acquisitive prizes: There are three acquisitive prizes, with the winning paintings going to one of our sponsors - $2000 each
Local scene prize: depicting Deniliquin and district with recognisable subject matter - $800 prize
Local artist prize: artist residing within 50km of Deniliquin - $800 prize
Young artist prize: artist aged 12-18 years old - $500 prize
People’s choice prize: voted by Art Show visitors - $300 prize

Entry categories and fees

Entry categories and entry fees are based on artwork size, with a special category for youth artists. Artists may enter up to 5 artworks across the following categories:

• Small to medium artworks - Your artwork must not exceed 1.2 square metres including frame (For example 1m x 1.2m = 1.2 square metres)
  $15 per artwork entered

• Large artworks - Your artwork must not exceed 3 square metres including frame. (For example 1.2m x 2.5m = 3 square metres). Maximum 1 entry.
  $30 per artwork entered

• 3D artworks - The base of your artwork must not exceed 2 square metres. Must be free standing and suitable for indoor/outdoor unless specified. Maximum 3 entries.
  $15 per artwork entered

• Youth entry - for artists aged 12-18 years. Must meet sizes outlined above. No commission is taken on sales of youth artwork. Maximum 2 entries.
  $5 per artwork entered.

Please note:
- All entries must be for sale and must be recent original works of the Artist and must not have been exhibited in the Deniliquin Easter Art Show previously. 
- All artworks must be for sale and are to remain on display until 12.00 midday, Monday 1 April 2024.
- The same work may not be entered in more than one section.
- Artists may enter up to 5 artworks.
- For any artwork that is sold during the Art Show, a 25% commission will be deducted from the sale price (except for youth entries), with the balance paid by direct deposit into the artist's nominated bank account.
- Each artwork must be suitably presented and ready to hang (excluding sculptures).
- Maximum sizes are detailed in the Conditions of Entry.
- All artworks must be delivered by Monday 25 March 2024.

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