With a background in Industrial & Interior Design – an industry that linked
the creative and commercial – the vision of Aspire Gallery’s director, Donagh Mengel, was to
create an award that encouraged and rewarded artists that looked at their art as a business.
And that’s when ‘Petite Pieces’ was born…
Competition Details
'Petite Pieces' is Aspire's annual business inspired art prize, run every year in February to launch another calendar year!
Whilst many art competitions focus on the technique of an artist, ’Petite Pieces’ looks to promote the other aspects of an artist’s career that are just as important – from branding, to innovation, to commercial capacity.
Across the years, judges for ‘Petite Pieces’ have been chosen outside the typical art world to reflect its underlying vision. These have included political cartoonist, Sean Leahy, licensing guru, Kate Knapp, as well as various Business Director and Creative Association Presidents.
EXHIBITION DATES
5 - 27 February 2021
Open to the public every Friday & Saturday, 10:30am - 4:30pm JUDGES' CHOICE (FIRST PRIZE)
A Solo Exhibition at Aspire Gallery
(terms & conditions apply) SELECTION PROCESS
Entering Artists may be short-listed as either an Online Finalist or Gallery Finalist.
First Prize will be determined from the pool of Gallery Finalists.
5 - 27 February 2021
Open to the public every Friday & Saturday, 10:30am - 4:30pm JUDGES' CHOICE (FIRST PRIZE)
A Solo Exhibition at Aspire Gallery
(terms & conditions apply) SELECTION PROCESS
Entering Artists may be short-listed as either an Online Finalist or Gallery Finalist.
First Prize will be determined from the pool of Gallery Finalists.
SIZING
The size of Entries must not exceed:
Please note, the work does not need to be square in size. MEDIUM
This competition is open to all forms of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, this includes but is not limited to: -
Artists of all skill level are welcome to enter. JUDGING CRITERIA
As a business inspired art prize, the judges of Petite Pieces every year consider a balance of:
The size of Entries must not exceed:
- 50 cm x 50 cm for 2D works; or
- 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm for 3D works.
Please note, the work does not need to be square in size. MEDIUM
This competition is open to all forms of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, this includes but is not limited to: -
- glass;
- textile;
- digital and photography;
- wood and metal.
Artists of all skill level are welcome to enter. JUDGING CRITERIA
As a business inspired art prize, the judges of Petite Pieces every year consider a balance of:
- technique;
- creativity and innovation;
- branding; and
- commercial capacity.
COST OF ENTRY
Please note, Artists are welcome to submit more than one entry - but please note the entry fee is per piece. Payment can be made by Direct Deposit using the following details:
Any Entries sold during the duration of the exhibition will incur a 30% commission.
- $35 per piece for an Open Entry; or
- $30 per piece for 2020/2021 Aspirant Members.
Please note, Artists are welcome to submit more than one entry - but please note the entry fee is per piece. Payment can be made by Direct Deposit using the following details:
BSB:124-001
Account No: 22210012
Account Name: Aspire Gallery
Reference: 'Your Name - Petite'
Any Entries sold during the duration of the exhibition will incur a 30% commission.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Friday 22 January 2021 FINALISTS NOTIFIED
Sunday 24 January 2021 DELIVERY DATES
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 January 2021
10:30am - 4:30pm EXHIBITION DATES
5 - 27 February 2021
(Four Weekends - Friday & Saturday) COLLECTION
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2021
10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 22 January 2021 FINALISTS NOTIFIED
Sunday 24 January 2021 DELIVERY DATES
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 January 2021
10:30am - 4:30pm EXHIBITION DATES
5 - 27 February 2021
(Four Weekends - Friday & Saturday) COLLECTION
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2021
10:30am - 4:30pm
Interested in Applying?