Sunday 5 June 2022

Queensland Day – Celebrating FACES & PLACES of Charters Towers

An afternoon of celebrations that reflects the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of our community.  The 'Street Party Style 'event will feature: 
  • Food & Entertainment
  • Artisan Markets
  • Workshops
  • Exhibitions
Queensland Day is an important celebration of our State’s culture and heritage, and an opportunity to reflect on what Queensland means to you and what makes you proud to be a Queenslander - whether it be our people, places, opportunities or lifestyle.

Exhibition: 150 Years: Faces & Places of Charters Towers
Charters Towers Regional Council invites artists to enter their original pieces that encompass the theme ‘Faces & Places of Charters Towers’ at The World Theatre

Exhibition submissions open: 
Monday, 9 May and close: 9am Monday, 30 May.  
The exhibition will be held at The World Theatre from 4 – 18 June.

3pm – 8pm Sunday, 5 June. 2022: Exhibition OPENING will feature as part of Queensland Day. 

A ‘People’s Choice’ prize of $250 will be awarded to the piece which received the most votes during the Queensland Day Celebrations.








Exhibition Entry Details: TERMS & CONDITIONS 
1. Submissions  
  • There are no restrictions based on age, nationality, or training.
  • Artists can submit up to 3 different artworks, of any medium.
  • Person submitting must be the owner and creator of the works submitted and must hold all rights.
  • Submissions must address the subject of Faces & Places of Charters Towers.
  • Subject ‘Faces & Places of Charters Towers’ is open but must be suitable for viewing by children in a public space.
  • By submitting the entry form, the Artist agrees to provide the original artwork chosen to be exhibited in the Gallery.
  • Charters Towers Regional Council (Council) will not be liable for any loss or damage to any artworks submitted.
  • The Artist accepts that all artwork submitted will be on display until the end of the exhibition.
  • If any artwork is sold, commission will be payable – 10% Amateur and 20% Professional. Council will take payment from the client of the artwork and once payment is received, Council will pay the Artist minus the applicable commission on the total sale price.
  • Once registered for the exhibition, all Artists agree that Council may reproduce their artwork (at no fee) for marketing purposes. At no point will Council re-produce prints of any artworks for sale, unless with expressive written acknowledgement from the Artist.
  • Entrants agree to be added to Council’s mailing list for future emails and newsletters but can unsubscribe at any time.

2. Entry Process
  • A maximum of three (3) artworks per Artist may be submitted into the exhibition.
  • Only one image of each artwork is to be submitted, unless 3D object.
  • The image submitted must accurately portray the artwork.
  • The images and the completed entry form must be submitted online, using the submission form on Council’s website by the final deadline. No late entries will be accepted.
  • All information must be supplied including: Artist Name, Artwork Title, medium, dimensions, sale price/not for sale, year created, age of Artist (if under 18yrs/parents name), Artist contact details.
  • Submissions will be reviewed, and successful Artists will be contacted via email to request artwork delivery.
3. Artwork Exhibition Requirements
  • Each wall mounted artwork (including if made of several pieces e.g. diptychs/triptychs) must not exceed a total of 100cm x 100cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 10cm from the wall. A sculpture can be up to 50cm x 50cm x 50cm. Should it exceed this size, the piece may be exhibited in another location.
  • All wall artwork must be ready to install with D rings on the back of the artwork, approx. ¼ of the height of the frame from the top of the frame, at equal locations on each side.
  • If selected, the Artist must arrange for their artwork/s to be delivered on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, and collected from the Gallery on Tuesday, 21 June 2022.
ENTRY FORM click here https://bit.ly/QLD-day

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