EOI: 20/20 | 20×20 | 2020

20/20 | 20 x 20 | 2020

Gallery of Small Things and PhotoAccess invite artists to propose new photographic artworks responding to the theme of perfect (20/20) vision in the year 2020. As a tiny yet exciting exhibition, all works must be 20 x 20cm in size.

GOST holds one group show a year and showcases a visual arts sector. In 2017, it was Ceramics; in 2018, Printmedia (a joint show with Megalo) and in 2019, Painting. The GOST gallery is less than 6 meters’ square and 2 years old making it Canberra’s tiniest gallery. PhotoAccess is the ACT and region’s centre for photography, film & video and media arts, presenting a dynamic annual program of exhibitions, residencies and workshops, as well as accessible darkroom and digital facilities. Based today at the Manuka Arts Centre, PhotoAccess has contributed to the Canberra photographic and visual arts community for more than 35 years.

• Photographers/Photo-artists are invited to submit a short proposal (200-300 words) responding to the theme.
• Please include one page current CV
• Examples of current work – a short selection of photos (3 – 5), format: jpeg approx. 1MB – 3MB and with captions (Last Name, medium, size, year).
• Size: 2D works must be 20 x 20 cm framed and no larger than 20 x 20cm for 3D works
• Can I submit older works? No, the work must be made in 2020.
• The artwork (when artist selected) must be priced minimum of $100 and max of $500 (including GST) to fit in with GOST’s philosophy of affordable artworks under $500.
• There is no gallery rental fee as GOST absorbs this cost.
• The commission for this special one-off exhibition is 60% to artists, 40% to the gallery.
• All work will remain available through GOST stockroom for 3 months after the close of the exhibition.
• After the three-month period, GOST will return artworks to PhotoAccess (who will arrange return to artists).
• The artwork will be made twice so you have two of the same artwork. This means if your first work sells then you have a second work available to sell. Hence, it’s a limited edition of 1/2 and 2/2. Keep this in mind when writing your proposal.

Eligibility, process and selection of artists

• Groups can not apply. Only individuals can apply.
• Only Australian residents can apply.
• Applications will be assessed by the selection panel, comprised of GOST and PhotoAccess staff.
• Proposals may be for works in any medium incorporating still photographic processes, including analogue and digital prints, alternative processes and photo-sculpture. Moving image works such as video, film and audio-visual multi-media are not suitable for this exhibition. The panels’ decision is final.
• Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications expected we will be unable to give feedback on individual applications.
• Artists who are successful will be sent an Agreement to sign and this will provide additional information related to the show.

Expressions of interest are due by midnight,  Sunday 24th May 2020. Successful applicants will be notified by the 5th June.