Eligibility:
1. Artwork must be based on an interpretation of the theme as per the stated categories, in any medium (excluding computer generated or digital productions, photography and sculpture).
2. All artwork must be original work by the submitting artist and size must not exceed 1metre x 1 metre.
3. Artwork must have been completed within the past 3 years. (In recognition of cancellation in 2020 and 2021)
4. Artwork must not have been previously submitted for entry in the Rotary Club of Casterton Art Show.
5. All artworks MUST have the label provided securely attached to the back of the artwork (see labels Page 6).
6. You may enter up to 5 artworks in total. Each artwork can only be entered in one category. You may enter all pieces in one category or in separate categories.
7. To be eligible for entry, all artists must submit a completed and signed entry form with payment or proof of payment included at the time of entry, no later than COB Friday 22nd May 2026.
8. Should your artwork not be deemed appropriate for the art show, you will be notified via phone or email immediately by one of the Committee Members and your entry payment refunded.
9. All artwork must have frames securely wired and deemed fit for hanging.
Transportation of artworks:
1. Artists will be responsible for all arrangements, packing costs, freight, insurance, (both in transit and whilst on display)
2. Please ensure that all packaging is clearly labelled and suitable for re-use to ensure safe return of the artwork.
3. Should you require your artwork returned via Australia Post or courier; it is your responsibility to arrange prepayment – this may be in the form of stamps for postage.
4. If a courier is booked for the return of artwork, please provide details to inform the Casterton Rotary Club.
5. All artworks addressed to: Art Show, Rotary Club of Casterton, C/o Casterton Farm Supplies, 1 Henty Street, Casterton 3311
Copyrights of Artists and Organisers.
The organisers retain the rights to have any entry photographed for catalogues, publicity or promotion of this and future Casterton Kelpie Art Shows. The organisers will not use the photographs of any artwork for reproduction with the purpose of sales of the reproduced image for profit. The copyrights of the artwork remain solely in the procession of the submitting artist.
Sale of artwork:
All artwork is encouraged to be for sale; however, this is not a mandatory requirement for entry. Artist must provide an all inclusive sale price on the entry form if the artwork is to be available for sale. The Rotary Club of Casterton will actuate any
sales of artwork on behalf of the artist and will provide a receipt stating the name of the artist, name of the artwork and the total sale price. A copy of this can be forwarded to the artist via post or email, as soon as the money is received and balanced
after the art show. The Rotary Club of Casterton will retain a commission of 20% for works sold during the art show. GST if applicable is the responsibility of the artist. Please include sufficient to cover any GST that you may be required to pay in your sale price. All monies from the sale of artwork will be forwarded to the artist as soon as possible after the event, please provide your bank details on the entry form to facilitate payment to your bank account.
Display of artworks:
Artwork must be presented securely wired and ready to hang. The identification label MUST be securely attached to the back or bottom of the artwork. An ‘Artist’s Statement’ about yourself and the artwork is ENCOURAGED to be provided with the
entry form (see Page 5). All artwork will be on display at the Casterton Town Hall, Thursday 4th, Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026 during the Casterton Kelpie Muster. Artwork will be available for collection from 2:00 pm on Sunday 11th June, unless special freight or prepaid return post has been arranged.
Acquisitive Art Award:
The winning entry in Category 1, ‘The Kelpie Acquisitive Art Prize’, will be retained by the sponsor ‘The Casterton Kelpie Association’ on payment of the $2000 prizemoney to the winner.