Terms and conditions.

ELIGIBILITY

Paper off Skin is open to Australian and international artists 16 years of age or older.

Collaborative entries are permitted.

Entries must have been completed in the 12 months prior to close of entries (March 1, 2022).

Artworks which have previously been exhibited can be submitted, provided they were created within the twelve-month time frame.

Multiple entries from a single artist or collaborative team are acceptable. A separate Entry Form must be submitted and separate Entry Fee paid for each entry.

All artworks must be available for display for the duration of the exhibition (June 3 – July 1, 2022)

Entrants must agree to comply with the terms and conditions of Paper off Skin.

To be eligible for the Twelve-Month Mentorship Award in Honour of Neil Thorne, you must provide proof of your enrolment in an educational institution (student ID card) or be in the first 5 years of your arts practice, and reside on the North-West Coast of Tasmania.

THE ARTWORK

All entries must consist of at least 80% paper. Paper is defined as a material made from cellulose fibre which has been compressed into sheets (please enquire if you are unsure).

The competition is not themed.

Works must be garment-inspired, linked to wearable art, or demonstrate the development of techniques/methodology which could be used in future wearable paper artwork.

Size: The artwork must fit within a package which has maximum measurements of H:700mm, W: 500mm, D: 440mm or equivalent. The unpacked garment may exceed these measurements (for example, a soft textured hanging piece).

Each entry must be the original work of the artist(s) identified on the Entry Form. Works must not include or reproduce images or material for which a copyright licence or permission has not been granted.

If you do not identify as a First Nations artist and your work contains culturally sensitive material, please provide additional evidence with your entry of consultation with the appropriate First Nations’ community.

If electrical items are included, they must be tagged and tested before delivery at the artist’s expense.

If batteries are required, these must be supplied with the artwork.

Artworks must be safely and securely packed for delivery.

Should the artwork require specific props for display purposes, this must be discussed with the organisers and comply with gallery regulations. Any display props must be delivered (and returned) at the expense of the artist.

Final decisions about display methods will be at the discretion of the curator and gallery staff, working within the limitations of the space available.

Works can be for sale. RANT commission is 30%. Sales sheets calculating commission can be provided. Sales enquiries will be directed to the artist. Please indicate on Entry Form if your work will be for sale.

Completed works must align with information submitted in the Entry Criteria.

Failure to meet some, or all of these criteria may result in disqualification or the work not being eligible for judging or inclusion in the exhibition.

ENTRY CRITERIA – ARTIST’S DOCUMENTATION

Artists CV or bio – maximum 2 pages

Artist statement – max 150 words about how your piece meets the Paper off Skin criteria and your experience with/passion for the paper medium.

Proposed work – Brief description + sketches and/or photographs of design, technique and materials to be used. Maximum of 4 separate documents or images.

Previous works – two images of previous works either in the paper medium or related to proposed design. These images will only be viewed by judges and Paper off Skin administration and will not be shared or reproduced without permission.

Please send images in JPEG format, individual file size not to exceed 10MB.

By completing the entry form and paying the Entry Fee, the entrant agrees to these Terms and Conditions.

DELIVERY

All work selected for the competition must be delivered by COB on Friday, May 20th, 2022.

If sending by Australia Post please send to

‘Paper off Skin’ – Lyndal Thorne

PO Box 381, Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, 7320

If sending via courier or freight company please send to:

‘Paper off Skin’ – Lyndal Thorne

5B Alkira Court,

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, 7320

Please advise via paperonskin@gmail.com that package has been sent.

Delivery, collection and return freight/mail costs are the responsibility of the artist. For Australian artists, the dimensions specified will allow you to send the work via Australia Post.

INSURANCE and LIABILITY: Whilst all due care will be taken, artists are recommended to organise their own insurance against loss, damage and transit of works. Paper off Skin will not accept responsibility for damaged artworks and those which are not packed in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

IMAGES and SOCIAL MEDIA

All finalists must agree to allow images of their works to be reproduced in future promotional material and for archival purposes associated with Paper off Skin AND Paper on Skin. This may include marketing material, signage, video clips, website and social media. Authorship of the artwork will be attributed.

Paper off Skin may post, via their social media channels and website, links to the social media pages and website of finalists. This may include tagging, reposts, shares and use of relevant hashtags. If you prefer to opt-out of digital sharing, tick ‘NO’ to the relevant question on the Entry Form. Note: this does not exclude agreement to the previous clause.

COLLECTION/RETURN

It is the responsibility of the artist to advise of method of return or collection of the artworks at the conclusion of the exhibition.

Return freight costs are the responsibility of the artist. Works can be collected in person at RANT on Monday, July 4. Please check RANT opening hours before collection.

If organisers have advised the artist and the artwork remains uncollected it will be assumed property of Paper off Skin and will be dealt with as they see fit.

GENERAL

Paper off Skin, in collaboration with venue partner RANT, reserves all rights to refuse display of any entry that fails to meet all requirements outlined in the Terms and Conditions, or any work it deems to be unacceptable for exhibition.

Force Majeure: Where Paper off Skin is unable to carry out their obligations under these terms due to circumstances beyond its control or which it could not have prevented, those obligations are suspended whilst those circumstances continue, provided entrants are notified and Paper off Skin uses its best endeavours to overcome the circumstances preventing its obligations from being carried out.

Paper off Skin will ensure all information provided by entrants is secure and strictly confidential unless disclosure is required by law.