​​​​​​Julia Mannix Competition

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This is an annual photography competition in memory of Julia Mannix, a local artist, passionate art educator and foundation member of Gawler Community Gallery.

Julia initiated an annual photography exhibition at the Gawler Community Gallery.

 

​The theme is open. Entries may not exceed 1 metre in width, including the frame. The exhibition will run from the 12th of June through to the 20th of July.

Images must be the photographers own original work but may be manipulated by AI, but may not be solely AI generated.

Images in landscape format will have an opportunity to be included in a 2026 Calendar published by the gallery. The images to be included in the calendar will be decided by the Gallery Management Committee and their decision is final.

 

This is a non-acquisitive exhibition.

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

2nd Prize $200 Sponsored by Gawler Community Gallery                

3rd Prize $50 Totally Framed

The competition winners are decided by people’s choice votes.

 

The entry fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

 

Entry forms must be received before Monday the 26th of May and photographic works MUST be dropped off at the gallery on Sunday the 8th of June between 1pm and 3pm.

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If not sold, artworks must be picked up on Sunday the 20th of July between 1pm and 2pm.

All entries must be for sale, with a commission (25% for members, 33% for non-members) retained by the gallery.

 

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

“The Gawler Community Gallery Inc”      Commonwealth Bank     BSB 065 502   Account No 1051 9798

Please use your last name as the reference. Thank you.

Please circle the appropriate method you used to make your entry fee. Thank you.

I am making payment by bank transfer/ in person at gallery on the day/ I made payment at gallery prior to bring in artwork.

 

A maximum of 2 entries per person are permitted. Acceptance of both images is at the discretion of the curator.

 

Please note the sale price must include the 25%/33% commission for Gawler Community Gallery and the commission will be deducted from monies paid to you when an artwork is sold.

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Forms can be submitted digitally by emailing art@gawlergallery.com.au or in person at Gawler Community Gallery during opening hours [10am-4pm Thurs-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat-Sun].

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Or by submitting online here. Or by downloading the entry form here and emailing it to us by the deadline.

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Artwork Submission Requirements

All photographs must be properly framed and strung with good size “D” rings (our hooks to go through them are quite large) compatible with our hanging system.

Frames and glass must be clean and undamaged. The subject must not be deemed to be offensive to the general public.

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The committee reserves the right to refuse to accept any image for the competition if it is deemed offensive or unsuitable. Their decision is final.

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In the unlikely event an image is not approved for the exhibition, the artist will be notified and their entry fee refunded.

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Due care will be taken by Gawler Community Gallery in receiving, storing, and presenting any artwork submitted by photographers for display. However, it is solely 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.

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An artwork identification label MUST be completed for each artwork and securely attached to the back of the artwork. Artwork labels are available in the gallery in the plastic box labelled LABELS in the office or can be downloaded from our website on the call out for entry page.

The artwork must be display ready, with generous sized D-rings and hanging wire (not too tight please) fixed to the frame/ stretched canvas, and the identification label securely attached to the back of the artwork. Artworks that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted. Please note that the work must be for sale.

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