By Signing below you acknowledge your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this competition.
1. Entry & Eligibility
1.1 Entry is open to Australian-based artists aged 18 years or older.
1.2 To enter, you must submit 4 images of your artwork (samples of your style) via this form and pay the non-refundable entry fee of $15
1.3 Entries open Thursday 14th August 2025 and close Friday 22 August 2025 at midnight (AEST). Late entries will not be accepted.
1.4 The Organiser reserves the right to reject any entry that is incomplete, does not meet the brief, or is deemed offensive or unsuitable for public display.
2. Public Voting – Comment-Based System
2.1 Voting will take place exclusively on the Organiser’s official Instagram account during the period Monday 25 August – Friday 5 September 2025.
2.2 All entries will be presented in a single carousel post to ensure equal visibility for all artists.
2.3 Votes will only be counted as unique Instagram comments on the official post (not likes or reactions).
2.4 Each voter must:
Leave one comment with their chosen artist.
May vote for more than one artist
Use their genuine personal account (no bots, duplicate accounts, or fake profiles).
2.5 The Organiser will verify votes to ensure authenticity. Duplicate or suspicious accounts will be removed from the count at the Organiser’s sole discretion.
2.6 The Top 10 artists with the highest verified votes will be selected to receive a free premium 90 × 120 cm cotton canvas for the creation of their exhibition work.
2.7 In the event of a tie, the Organiser will make the final decision.
3. Creation & Exhibition
3.1 Selected finalists will have 5 weeks to complete their large-format artwork.
3.2 All artworks must be created on the supplied canvas and be ready for delivery to the gallery by Friday 10 October 2025.
3.3 The exhibition will run from 14 October – 31 November 2025 at Lion Studios.
3.4 All exhibited works will be available for sale at an agreed retail price between $1,500 and $3,500, with the artist receiving 70% commission on the final sale price. Commissions will be paid to the artist within 15 days of the close of the exhibition.
4. Marketing & Promotion
4.1 By entering, you agree to actively promote your entry during the public voting period, including (but not limited to):
Sharing the official voting post on Instagram Stories
Tagging @Olionstudiosframing in all voting-related content
Posting reminders on your feed during the campaign
4.2 The Organiser may use images and details of your entry for marketing and promotional purposes (including social media, print, and press releases) without further payment.
4.3 You retain copyright to your work.
5. General Conditions
5.1 The Organiser’s decisions regarding voting verification, finalist selection, and all competition matters are final and binding.
5.2 The Organiser is not responsible for any technical issues, internet outages, or Instagram service interruptions that may affect voting or visibility.
5.3 The Organiser reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time, with reasonable notice to participants.
5.4 Entry fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.
5.5 By entering, you confirm that the work you submit is your own original creation and does not infringe any third-party rights.
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