FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions: Apollo Bay Art Show

No, entry is online only. Please contacts us if this causes difficulties for you. 

Yes, works are limited to a maximum of 100cm on any side and 10kg in weight. If you have larger works, please contact us to discuss. Larger works, if accepted,  are considered as two pieces. 

3D works are encouraged! Jewellery must be enclosed in a safe display box. Each item is considered one entry (a pair of earrings is considered one item). 3D works are generally limited to 1m at the longest side. Please contact us to discuss any larger items. 

YES. Please ensure you read the Ts &Cs regarding this.

No, an on-line entry must be submitted by the closing date (as per conditions of entry).

YES! Just ensure you can enter the CORRECT title, price and medium in your form. Ammendments will not be made. Check the Ts & Cs regarding how to differentiate your works if you have multiple “untitled” entries. 

The Apollo Bay Art Show is run entirely by volunteers. Once we are in full swing we need to have your bank details already entered into the system in order to easily and quickly make payments to any artists who has sold work. 

YES! As long as you are over 16 years old , absolutely!

It is absolutely fine to enter without submitting images or artist bio or statements. We use these to help with promoting the artists and the art show. If you do not want to supply these, you absolutely do not need to. But we do love them, and so do your potential customers.

Links to resources on how to take the best digital photo of your artwork: 

Ensure you have good light and provide a straight image, cropped close to the edges of the frame/including the whole work. The average smartphone can take a great shot! 

Helpful resources: 

The artwork will display a red dot and remain on exhibition for the duration of the Show (when possible). It will then be collected and paid for in full by the buyer at the close of the show.

Unsold artworks MUST BE COLLECTED on Collection Day: Monday 21 April 2025 from 4pm – 6pm (as per conditions of entry). No works can remain at the venue or be held by volunteers. You may nominate someone to collect unsold works on your behalf. 

No. You need to deliver your work in person on the day and time specified in Conditions of Entry. You will also need to collect or arrange collection of your unsold works from the venue on the final day of the Show.ENTRIES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO OR HELD POST SHOW.

Absolutely yes! As long as your works are labelled correctly and are delivered to the venue as per Conditions of Entry. Please ensure your works comply or they will not be displayed. If you need to ask a proxy to collect your works at the conclusion of the Show, make sure that you have notified us in writing. 

Works need to be delivered to the Art Show venue. Unsold works must be collected from the venue. Please refer to Conditions of Entry for dates and times. VENUE:  Apollo Bay Community Centre, 4 Whelan St, Apollo Bay. 

If it is not feasible for you to collect unsold works on the collection date please contact us to discuss an earlier collection. Unfortunately there is nowhere for us to securely store artworks after close of the Show so we can NOT hold on to works after 4pm on the closing date. YOU OR A NOMINATED PERSON MUST collect any unsold works BY 4PM MONDAY 21 APRIL 2025.