People and Animals Portrait Competition and Exhibition
at HAEG’s Lovett Gallery
31 October – 16 November 2025
Limit of two entries in total
2D entries – size limit 50 cm in the longest dimension, or, a 3D work limited to 1 cubic metre
DATES & FACTS TO REMEMBER
ENTRIES CLOSE
5pm Friday 24th October – Entries are now closed
ART WORK DELIVERY
Your artwork must be delivered to Lovett Gallery (behind the Cygnet Town Hall) on Thursday 30th of October between 1 pm and 5 pm. Deliveries outside these times can only be made by prior arrangement.
ART WORK COLLECTION
Unsold artwork is to be collected between 3 pm – 5 pm on Sunday 16th November.
OFFICIAL OPENING AND AWARD PRESENTATION
The Opening and Awards Presentation will be held on on Friday 31 October commencing at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.
OPENING TIMES
The Exhibition will be open in the HAEG’s Lovett Gallery between 11 am to 2 pm during week days and 10 am to 4 pm weekends – for the duration of the Exhibition.
The prizes will be selected by two independent judges
Person Portrait
- 1st Prize – Winner – $750
- 2nd Prize – Runner Up -$500
Animal Portrait
- 1st Prize – Winner – $750
- 2nd Prize – Runner Up -$500
Opening and Awards announcement 5:30 pm, Friday 31st October
- Max two works per artist. Either 2 people portraits, or 2 animal portraits, or 1 person and 1 animal portrait. But no more than 2 entries. All works to be for sale (20% commission)
- $5 per entry (HAEG members), $10 per entry (non-members)
Huon Art Exhibitions Group
Accepted Artworks
The submitted work must be the original work of the artist and not previously exhibited, displayed or offered for sale elsewhere including online. The committee may withdraw artwork found not to comply with our Terms and Conditions.
All works must be clearly labelled on the bottom right hand corner of the back, or the underside of the artwork with the artist’s name, contact details and title of the artwork.
Reproductions from originals will not be accepted.
All pieces must be dry and stable or will not be accepted.
Prints that are part of an edition produced using traditional print making techniques are accepted but must be numbered accordingly.
Any image made using digital or a digital print process must be labelled as such.
2D work must not exceed 0.5 metres by 0.5 metres; and Triptychs and Diptychs will not be accepted. A multi part piece of work must be for sale as one piece and cannot be sold as individual items. 3D works need to be limited to 1 cubic metre.
The entry form requires the dimensions of the artwork in centimetres.
2D work must be framed ready for hanging with picture hanging wire. See the hanging information sheet on website for instructions. Unsatisfactory framing may result in the artwork not being hung.
3D works should be suitably displayed by the artist. Display of additional ornaments, flowers, decorations, etc. on furniture entries is not permitted.
Entries requiring power not accepted.
Any work can be available for sale at the artists and priced accordingly, but we realise some of this artwork could be personal and it isn’t necessary for sale.
Entries delivered by post or courier must be prearranged with HAEG, and include return packaging, delivery fee, completed delivery labels and details of courier.
Entries with special display requirements should be discussed with HAEG before the exhibition as HAEG may choose not to accept the piece.
Display by HAEG
All entries will be exhibited at the discretion of HAEG.
Entrants must agree to display their work for the duration of the exhibition and to publication or reproduction of their work for promotion.
HAEG and their associates will exercise all reasonable care in handling the works submitted but will not be responsible for loss of and or damage whatsoever to any works while in the custody of the Group.
Judging, Awards and Sales
This is an open competition.
The judges are independent of HAEG and their decision will not be influenced by the organisation. Age of artist will be considered by judges. The judges’ decisions will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.
A 20% commission will be charged on sales.
The Prizes will be announced at the Official Opening on Friday 31st October 2025 at 5.30pm.
Comments/Complaints
The volunteers who are supervising the exhibition are not able to address your concerns.
If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the exhibition please write to HAEG (9A Mary St, Cygnet Tasmania 7112) or contact us by email at info@haeg.org.au. The organisation will respond to your complaint.