Terms & Conditions

The Artists

• All categories are open for adult artists 18yrs+
• Entries to Virtual Shows are open to all artists, entries to Exhibiting Shows are open to artists residing in Australia only.
• All entries are to include and Artist’s Bio and Artist’s Statement which may or may not be used in print or online.
• Emerging artists are defined as non-professional artists in practice less than 5 years

The Entry

• Artists can enter a maximum of six artworks to Exhibiting Shows.
• Artists can enter a maximum of six images to Virtual Shows.
• Entry via our online entry form must be received by 5.00pm AEST on closing date. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Entry fee is $20 per artwork, or 3 entries for $40, and is non-refundable.
• Entry fees are processed via Stripe and fees may apply.
• All entries must be accompanied by a photograph of the artwork. Acceptance and selection will be at the Committee’s discretion and is based upon the photograph supplied. 
• Artists will be notified of acceptance by email, and the work uploaded on the website using the photograph supplied. 
• There is no refund on entry fees for artworks.
• The artist and artwork details provided upon entry submission will be used for the exhibition ticketing, tagging, captioning, and online listing. Details will not be edited by Creative Hearts Art nor can they be resubmitted.

The Artworks – Exhibiting Shows

• All artworks entered to Exhibiting Shows are to be listed for sale at the exhibition. If you do not wish to sell your work, we request that you do not enter the Exhibiting Show awards.
• 25% commission will be charged on all sales. Creative Hearts Art will not negotiate price offers or discounts, therefore please price your work accordingly. All commissions are independent of any arrangements artists have with any other agents.
• Artwork must be 2D paintings or drawings in any traditional medium (no appropriations, no digital work, no AI, no App-generated work, no prints, no Giclee reproductions). 
• Artwork must be the artists’ original hand-done work.
• Artwork must not violate any copyright, including works copied from original works or copied from another creators photographs, or work done in a class or workshop setting. No part of the work should be recognisable as another artist, photographer, or creators’ work.
• Artwork created from photographs must be the artist’s own photographs or photographs in the Public Domain or reference photographs used under license or with expressed permission.
• All entries must be accompanied by a photograph of the artwork. The artwork may be disqualified and refused entry to the show if the photograph supplied at submission is significantly different to the supplied artwork.
• The Creative Hearts Art Committee reserves the exclusive right to make decisions regarding hanging the artwork, including not hanging the artwork or rearranging as they see appropriate.  
• Artwork must be either edge-stretched canvas or framed and ready for hanging with D-rings, cord or wire. Unsuitably prepared artworks, inadequately framed, or wet paintings will not be accepted.
• All artworks must be clearly labelled on the back with Title, Price, Artist’s Name, and a Phone Contact.
• Artwork not received by the exhibition installation deadline will be deemed disqualified.
• Inappropriate subject material will be refused with no refund given. No nudes. All artworks must be family friendly.
• All artworks are to remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
• Unsold work is to be collected by the artist or a representative of the artist at the specified times of deinstallation. All freighting arrangements are the responsibility of the artist. Uncollected artworks will be deemed abandoned goods and disposed of accordingly within 48 hours.
• All care will be taken by Creative Hearts Art, committee, judges, organisers, staff, and volunteers, but they will not be held responsible for loss or damage of artwork at the exhibition or in transit. It is recommended artists insure their own artworks.

The Artworks – Virtual Shows

• Artworks entered to Virtual Shows may be listed for sale or not for sale.
• 15% fee will be charged on all sales. Creative Hearts Art will not negotiate price offers or discounts, therefore please price your work accordingly. All commissions are independent of any arrangements artists have with any other agents. Buyers information will be forwarded to the artist along with the artist’s revenue after the buyer’s payment has been processed. The artist is responsible for all delivery negotiation, insurance, packing and postage aspects of the sale. 
• Artwork photographs must be clear images of 2D paintings or drawings in any traditional medium (no appropriations, no digital work, no AI, no App-generated work). 
• Artwork must be the artists’ original hand-done work.
• Artwork must not violate any copyright, including works copied from original works or copied from another creators photographs, or work done in a class or workshop setting. No part of the work should be recognisable as another artist, photographer, or creators’ work.
• Artwork created from photographs must be the artist’s own photographs or photographs in the Public Domain or reference photographs used under license or with expressed permission.
• All entries must be accompanied by a photograph of the artwork and the photograph will be used for online representation of the artwork if it is selected for exhibition.
•  The Creative Hearts Art Committee reserves the exclusive right to make decisions regarding the online placement of the artwork image. 
• Inappropriate subject material will be refused with no refund given. No nudes. All artworks must be family friendly.
• All participating artists will be featured on the Creative Hearts Art website and may be chosen to be featured in Social Media.

The Winners

• The Creative Hearts Art judge’s decision is final. People’s Choice is decided by votes at the event and/or the online platform.
• The artist grants Creative Hearts Art non-exclusive rights to the use images of artworks for promotional purposes.
• Winners will be notified by email and on the online platform. 
• Winners will be announced in Social Media.
• All award-winning artists will receive a Creative Hearts Art Gallery Certificate.