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THE FLOAT ANNUAL SMALL VESSEL PRIZE 2021
vessel / a container, an object, a firkin, a tube, a boat, a seed /
firkin / a small cask formerly used for liquids, butter, or fish /

A vessel can be many things. With many names, descriptions, and functions. It is primarily an object to carry, contain, and transport. Simple forms, or more involved with lids, handles, feet, or spouts, which we interact with and use as vessels in our everyday lives. Often without giving much thought to the object itself, even our own bodies are vessels made up of arteries, veins and capillaries. Vessels can be mass produced, single use, handmade, one of a kind or naturally occurring within nature.

Open call to makers /
Early career and established artists of all ages are encouraged to submit their own interpretation of a vessel. Be it functional or dysfunctional. In the many guises of a vessel, the artist of the work shall remain ambiguous, known only by a number until judging is complete- the artists name is then revealed.

Dimensions /
Each vessel to be no larger than 30cm Height x 30cm Width x 30cm Depth.

Media and materials /
We encourage the exploration and use of all media and materials. Ceramics, glass, wood, metal, gold and silver smithing, textiles, fibre art, papier-mâché, collage, recycled and found materials, natural or human made, are some suggestions - not limitations.

The FIRKIN Exhibition FLOAT ANNUAL SMALL VESSEL PRIZE is an element of FLOAT, paying homage to our FLOAT vessel, enticing contemporary artists to our community, encouraging local makers to participate in art events, creating art spaces and conversations, fundraising, and building another creative campus in our FLOAT COMMUNIVERSITY .

FLOAT seeks to build a community on creative environmental stewardship – with a love of art and place. Here on Lake Tyers, East Gippsland.

entry fee / $30. Second and subsequent entries by the same artist $15

INFORMATION

First prize: $2,000 Acquisitive award (acquired by the FLOAT Collection)
Second prize: $600 (Non-acquisitive)
Third prize: $200 (Non-acquisitive)
People’s Choice: $200

KEY DATES
Entries open: Now Open
Entries closed: 26 November 2021
Vessel/graphics received by: 30 November 2021
Exhibition Dates: 3 December 2021 – 6 December 2021 @ Lake Tyers Beach Hall

Online Exhibition
Due to uncertainty around the impact of COVID19 restrictions that may be in place at the time of the exhibition, the following will apply:

• We plan on having a physical exhibition at Lake Tyers Beach Hall, but the form that will take will depend on circumstances at the time.

• There will be an online version of the exhibition in conjunction with the physical exhibition. Should the physical exhibition be cancelled or affected by COVID-19 regulations, the online exhibition including judging and artwork sales will still go ahead.

• A physical exhibition may have to conform to various guidelines and regulations such as visitor registration, social distancing, and face coverings. All attendees at the physical exhibition must abide by the rules that apply at the time of the exhibition.

• Voting for Peoples Choice will be open at both the online exhibition and the physical exhibition.

• Artwork sales will take place both online and at the physical exhibition. It is the responsibility of the artist and the buyer to make arrangements for artwork delivery. This may be coordinated through the Exhibition managers.

Student Entries

Students may submit entries for the exhibition. There will be no entry fee for student entries, but these entries will not be eligible for the Float Small Vessel Prize Award judging. Students are welcome to enter the main competition through payment of the entry fee.

An award of a voucher for Art Supplies will be made to the winner of a popular vote in the student category.

FIRKIN EXHIBITION - THE FLOAT ANNUAL SMALL VESSEL PRIZE 2021

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Multiple entries are accepted.

2. All vessels entered will be exhibited (unless the work is considered to be

   dangerous or discriminating).

3. All vessels entered must be the original work of the artist submitting the entry.

4. All works must be for sale (30% commission deducted.Commission to be

   included in your listed sale price).

5. All vessels must be smaller than 30cm x 30cm x 30cm.

6. An entry may consist of several discrete items, but they must be exhibited

   within the size constraints applicable to an individual work, and they will be judged as a single item. They may be listed for sale either individually or as a set.

7. All works are to be available for the duration of the exhibition.

8. The exhibition will be open to public viewing at the venue and online.

9. All artists are responsible for their work/s to and from the address of the

   exhibition, including all freight and transport costs in both directions.

10. Absolute care will be undertaken when handling works however the artist is responsible for ensuring that loss, theft, and/or any damages are covered by the artists insurance.

11. Artists agree to the use of their biographical information and images of their vessels for promotion and publicity within any media, and for archival purposes. Artists will be acknowledged and credited at all times.

Contacts:
Phil Evans – Exhibition Curator
firkin.ltb@gmail.com 
(please include the word ‘firkin’ somewhere in the email)
0428 571257

2. COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM

2021 ENTRY FORM

3. PAY YOUR ENTRY FEE

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Whichever way you submit your ENTRY FORM please be sure to pay your ENTRY FEE  in one of the following ways:

 1. Cheque: Payable to CENTRE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

2. EFT: CENTRE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES Inc / BSB: 633 000  ACCOUNT: 122 114 341

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