ABOUT THE PRIZE

This annual photography prize honours the memory of Julia Mannix, a local artist, passionate art educator, and foundation member of the Gawler Community Gallery. The exhibition will run from the June 5th to July 19th 2026. Submitted work must be the photographer’s own original work and can be in colour or black and white

 

This is a non-acquisitive exhibition.

 

1st Prize - $500 Voucher for Pro Printing with Atkins Lab

2nd Prize - Photography workshop at the Centre for Creative Photography (ca $350)

3rd Prize - $200 Sponsored by Gawler Community Gallery

 

First and second prizes will be selected by a judging panel, with entries assessed on artistic consideration, photographic technique, artistic intent, and mastery. Third place will be decided by a People’s Choice popular vote.

 

While the use of AI is permitted, the base image/s used in the work must be from photographs taken by the entrant.  Images that are created electronically with no photographic origin are prohibited. Regardless, at least 60% of all elements of the work must be original photographs of the entrant and any use of AI must be declared.

 

Key dates

 

Last day for submission of this entry form

12pm, 17 May 2026

Delivery of works to gallery (43 High St, Gawler - new premises with the Town of Gawler Admin Building)

11am – 1pm, 24th May 2026

Exhibition opening

6pm, 5th June 2026

Exhibition close and art work pick up

11am – 1pm, 19th July 2026

Delivery and collection outside of these defined periods may be possible under exceptional circumstances.

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ARTWORK SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The entry fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members (per entry)

Online submissions are strongly encouraged.

 

All entries must be for sale, with a commission (25% for members, 33% for non-members) retained by the gallery. A maximum of 2 entries per person are permitted. Acceptance of both works is at the discretion of the committee.  The subject must not be deemed to be offensive to the general public. The committee reserves the right to refuse any work considered offensive or unsuitable, and its decision will be final. In the event that a work is not approved for exhibition, the artist will be notified and their entry fee refunded.

 

Entries must be no more than one metre wide, including the frame. For diptychs and triptychs, the combined width must not exceed one metre. Diptychs and triptychs must be sold as a single work.

 

An artwork identification label must be completed for each artwork and securely attached to the back of the work. Labels are available in the gallery (in the plastic box labelled LABELS in the office) or can be downloaded from our website via the call out for entries page.

 

The artwork must be framed, ready to hang, with generous sized D-rings placed in the top third of the frame or stretched canvas. The identification label must be attached to the back of the artwork. Artworks that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

 

 

Example D-ring to be attached

to the frame for hanging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAYMENT DETAILS

Please indicate the method you used to pay your entry fee when submitting your entry.

direct bank transfer/in person at the gallery on delivery of artwork/at the gallery prior.

 

Payment for entry into the competition can be made via bank transfer to:

 

The Gawler Community Gallery Inc.  

Beyond Bank  

BSB: 325 185

Account: No 04135253

 

Note: Please use your last name and initial as the reference.

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By submitting an entry/entries, I hereby give permission for the Gawler Community Gallery to use photos of my artwork for publicity and/or advertising purposes, such as social media, website, and general promotions for this exhibition only and promotions in future years for the Julia Mannix Prize.

 

By submitting an entry form, you agree to be rostered on for at least one 3-hour period (per entry) during the Julia Mannix Exhibition. Please either fill in the date/dates you will be rostered on in the roster in the gallery when submitting your entry and delivering your work, or if submitting your entry via email we will send you a link to add yourself to the roster.

 

Electronic submission is the preferred format and can be accessed via the Call for Entries page on the Gawler Community Gallery website. Alternatively, forms may be submitted electronically by emailing art@gawlergallery.com.au or hard copies delivered in person to Gawler Community Gallery during opening hours (10am–4pm Thursday–Friday, 11am–4pm Saturday–Sunday).

 

Due care will be taken by Gawler Community Gallery in receiving, storing, and presenting any artwork submitted by photographers for display. However, it is the responsibility of the artist to ensure that their artwork is insured, and the gallery accepts no liability for any damage or loss incurred by the artist.