Paper Treasures Open Call

Paper Treasures is a group exhibition of independent print and risograph communities from around the world. This exhibition will be a colourful community celebration of the independent printmaking community.

We are inviting local print-makers who wish to exhibit in this group exhibition to submit print works, particularly risograph prints.

This exhibition will explore our collective memories of creative communities, and so artworks that feature a connection to creative communities, do-it-yourself (DIY) cultures, and early moments of creative connection are preferred.

However, it is not necessary for submissions to stick to this theme.

Things to know before submitting:

• All successful applicants will be notified by 5pm 22 April 2024.
• Successful applicants to confirm the offer to exhibit by 5pm 29 April 2024.
• Exhibiting artists to drop off artwork from 12pm to 4pm Monday 6 May 2024.
• Work will be installed by the City of Kalamunda from Monday 6 May 2024 to Wednesday 8 May 2024.
• The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am Saturday 11 May to Sunday 9 June 2024.
• Artwork to be collected on Monday 10 June 2024 from 10am to 12pm.

Conditions of submission

1. All interested artists must complete a submission form.
2. You must submit a high-quality image of your artwork with your application.
3. Submissions are limited to one artwork per artist.
4. The artwork must be an original work of the artist and not contravene any copyright law.
5. Only printmaking and print media submissions will be accepted.
6. All pieces must be for sale. These will be retained on display until the end of the exhibition period.
7. All artworks must be suitably presented and ready for exhibition. Non-standard display equipment specific to the artwork must be supplied by the artist. Special requirements must be discussed with the Gallery Curator prior to installation. Any works not filling this requirement will be returned to the exhibitor.
8. The Zig Zag Gallery will take 30% commission on all sales.
9. The work must be packaged and clearly labelled with your name, contact details, title and price of work.
10. Successful applicants will agree to digital images being created of your work for promotional purposes and credit given where possible.
11. Administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the close of the exhibition.
12. Artists must recognise that their entries are on public display in a public venue and are therefore subject to the risk of damage due to unforeseen circumstances and actions of the public. Therefore, it is the artist’s responsibility to provide insurance for their work.
13. Sales are made for the duration of the exhibition, during normal Gallery opening hours.
14. Sale of Artworks will require the artist to supply the Gallery with their relevant banking details. Please note that the administration of sales and payment to artists may take up to four weeks after the close of the exhibition.
15. Exhibiting artists will be paid a $150 honorarium for participation in the Paper Treasures exhibition.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 21 April 2024.