Noosa Art Prize Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By submitting an entry you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions set out below. Breach of these terms will invalidate your entry. Entry fees are non-refundable except in the event the prize is cancelled.

1. ORIGINAL WORK

All entries must be the original, unaided work of the entrant, or of all entrants in the case of a collaborative submission.

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE MAIN PRIZE

Only artworks available for acquisition are eligible to win the $12,000 main prize. Artworks not offered for sale may still be selected as winners on artistic merit and recognised accordingly, however the $12,000 acquisition prize will not be awarded for non-sellable works.

3. MAXIMUM ENTRIES

An artist may submit a maximum of five artworks.

4. SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Entries must be submitted online by 6.00pm AEST on Sunday 20 September 2026. No late entries will be accepted. Entry fees are non-refundable except in the event the prize is cancelled.

5. STATEMENT ABOUT THE WORK

An optional statement of up to 150 words may be submitted with each artwork. Statements must be provided at the time of entry.

6. ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are paid online at the time of submission and are tiered as follows:

Early Bird: $35 per artwork
Standard: $45 per artwork
Final: $55 per artwork

Tier dates will be published separately and are subject to change.

If the entry fee is a barrier to participation, please email info@thenongallery.com.au with a brief explanation of your circumstances. Donated entries may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Video entries must not exceed four minutes in duration. Links to video works should be submitted with entry, or by other means by prior arrangement.
If an artwork requires special display instructions, including TV screens or monitors, these must be discussed with the organisers at the time of entry.
Multi-panel works are accepted.
Artworks that have won first prize at any previous exhibition are not eligible.
The Noosa Art Prize reserves the right to accept or decline any entry, including entries of an offensive nature, at its sole discretion.
The Noosa Art Prize reserves the right to decline entries on the basis of size, weight or other practical considerations relating to the exhibition space.

8. SALES AND COMMISSION

Offering an artwork for sale is optional, however only artworks available for acquisition are eligible for the $12,000 main prize.
Where an artwork is offered for sale, the artist nominates the artist price on the entry form. The artist price is the amount the artist wishes to receive from the sale.
A commission of 30% will be added to the artist price to calculate the sale price displayed to the public.
The sale price is deemed to include GST.
Payment for sales will be made to the artist at the conclusion of the exhibition.
Artists are responsible for any GST payable on the artist price, where applicable.

[TO CONFIRM: The Non Gallery's ABN and GST registration status, to be inserted here.]

9. IDENTIFICATION OF WORKS

All artworks must be clearly marked on the rear, or attached to 3D works, with the entrant's name, phone number, email address, title of the work, and section.

10. CONDITION AND PRESENTATION OF WORK

All paintings, prints, photographs and other hanging works must be dry and suitably and safely framed.
Hanging artworks must be fitted with D-hooks 10 cm from the top, or 5 cm for small artworks.
Artworks that are not dry, not framed correctly, or not fitted with D-hooks will be rejected on entry.
Paintings on stretcher frames will be accepted as framed, on the condition that the staples are at the back.
Reasonable care will be taken in handling artworks. The Non Gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any work while in its custody.

11. PUBLICITY

Artists agree that their work may be photographed without fee during the exhibition. The Non Gallery and the Noosa Art Prize reserve the right to reproduce entries for publicity purposes, including but not limited to print media, television, online, social media and exhibition catalogues, in association with the awards both now and in the future.

Members of the visiting public may photograph the exhibition and may share those photographs on their own social media.

12. INSURANCE

Entrants are responsible for arranging their own insurance. The Noosa Art Prize and The Non Gallery accept no responsibility for damage or loss during installation, while on display, or while in transit.

13. JUDGING DECISIONS

The judge's decision is final. The Noosa Art Prize will not enter into discussion or correspondence regarding any decision.
The Noosa Art Prize reserves the right to reject any work submitted, with reasons provided in writing on request.
All artworks will be viewed by the judge, but due to space limitations not all artworks may be displayed.

14. DELIVERY AND COLLECTION

DELIVERY

All artworks must be delivered to the 3D POD store, Noosa, by Sunday 4 October 2026. [TO CONFIRM: 3D POD store address and accepted delivery hours.]

Artworks delivered by courier or post should be sent to the same address and must arrive on or before this date. Couriers should be instructed to deliver during 3D POD's published business hours.

COLLECTION

Artworks may be collected from The J, Noosa, on Friday 30 October 2026 between [TO CONFIRM: collection hours].
Artworks not collected on 30 October may be collected from the 3D POD store for two weeks thereafter, during published business hours. The final collection date is Friday 13 November 2026.
Where a person other than the entrant is collecting the work, their name and contact details must be recorded on the entry form.
Entrants are responsible for the return of their own work. All freight costs are paid by the entrant. Please contact the organisers to arrange.
No artworks may be removed during, or before the close of, the exhibition.

INTERSTATE ARTISTS

Interstate artists are responsible for arranging return shipping. A return address must be supplied at the time of entry. The Noosa Art Prize will arrange repacking and dispatch at the artist's cost.

FAILURE TO COLLECT

The Noosa Art Prize has no obligation to hold works that have not been collected by the appointed time, unless prior arrangements have been made with the organisers. All uncollected works become the property of The Non Gallery and will be disposed of as the organisers see fit.

KEY DATES AT A GLANCE

Entries close: Sunday 20 September 2026, 6.00pm AEST

Delivery deadline: Sunday 4 October 2026, 3D POD store, Noosa

Finalists announced: Thursday 8 October 2026

Soirée and Prize Announcement: Thursday 8 October 2026 (opening night)

Exhibition open: Thursday 8 October to Thursday 29 October 2026 at The J, Noosa

Direct collection: Friday 30 October 2026, The J

Extended collection: From 31 October to Friday 13 November 2026, 3D POD store