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Help raise much needed funds for Dementia Australia Research Foundation and win prizes when you enter the “Memory Makers” Art Prize

About Memory Makers Art Prize

It is our mission to raise awareness and support for the care of people in our community with dementia, support dementia research and to recognise the creative talent of artists across the region who with their creativity are providing the platform for discussion and connection.

Memory, insight and perspective are essential for creativity. We use the significant connection between art, nature and health to engender a community focus and commitment towards Dementia research and supporting local care services.

The exhibition title ‘Memory Maker’s’ encompasses the theme we ask all artists to draw upon when submitting their entries.

This theme highlights the importance of our memories and how they influence our creativity and view of the world. Those living with Dementia loose their memories, their views to the world and connection.

With over $5000 in prize money it offers an attractive incentive for artists to tap into their memories and create a connection with the audience.

Your hosts for the Memory Makers Art Prize are local artists Lorraine Holland and her daughter Laura Holland.

Important Dates

Entries Open: Monday, 9th June 2025

Entries Close: Friday, 19th September 2025 -Midnight

Finalists Announced: Tuesday 23rd September, 2025

Personal Delivery of Finalist’s Paintings Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October, 10am – 3pm

Artworks being delivered by courier must arrive by Friday 3rd October.

Opening Night: Saturday, 11th October 2025, 6.00 – 8.30pm

Artworks exhibited the following day 12th October in the Holland’s Open Garden

Collection of (UNSOLD) Finalist’s Paintings: Sunday 12th October 4-5.30pm or Monday 13th October 2025 from 10am – 3pm

Entry Terms and Conditions

 

  • Art Prizes

    • The 2025 Memory Maker - $1500 (Non Acquisitive)

    • Landscape Prize $1000 (Non Acquisitive)

    • Birds, Animals or People Prize $1000 (Non Acquisitive)

    • Still Life or Blooms Prize $1000 (Non Acquisitive)

    • People’s Choice: Custom art framing voucher

    • The Holland Family Packer’s Prize $250

    1. A painting must not be larger than 1.2 x 1.2 metres including frame (or equivalent size/area ratio).

    2. Mediums used may be oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel or mixed media/collage.

    3. All artworks must be submitted ready to hang and/or framed to a professional standard.

    1. Online entries must be submitted by midnight, Friday 19th September 2025.

    2. A limit of three (3) works per artist can be submitted. Separate entry form must be entered for each artwork.

    3. A $15 entry fee shall be paid per work.

    4. Payment will be via bank transfer.

    5. No receipts will be given. Your automated bank reference is your receipt.

    6. The entry fee is non-refundable and contributes to the funds raised for Dementia Research.

    7. The artwork image(s) submitted for each entry must be:

      • of high quality showcasing the overall image of the artwork. 2 additional detail images may be submitted.

      • file size of each image not exceeding 2MB

      saved in .jpg or .png format

    8. File name/s should include

      • the artist/s surname

      • then first name followed by

      • the title of the work as listed on the entry form, with each word separated by an underscore “_” character, i.e., Surname_Firstname_Title_of_painting.jpg

      • Entries must include an artist statement of 50 - 100 words describing the inspiration of their art work in line with the theme

      • Entry details CANNOT BE CHANGED once entries are processed.

    1. FINALISTS will be notified on 23rd September 2025 by email.

    2. The list of finalists will be available on our social media later that day.

    3. SELECTED FINALIST’S PAINTINGS ONLY must be delivered on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 2025, to 40 Colony Crescent Dubbo NSW 2830. NO CRATES PLEASE.

      Any works being delivered by courier must arrive by Friday 3rd October.

    4. Freight costs and all other charges relating to delivery and collection of artworks entered into the “Memory Makers” Art Prize are the sole responsibility of the artist. Artworks will not be accepted unless delivered and returned free of all freight and other charges.

    5. SELECTED FINALISTS PAINTINGS must be CLEARLY MARKED on the reverse with the artist’s name, address, contact details, the title of the work, medium, size and the current retail price. Delivery and collection details will be confirmed for all finalists.

    6. ALL PAINTINGS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE throughout the exhibition. PAINTINGS SOLD PRIOR TO THE EXHIBITION WILL BE INELIGIBLE.

    7. The “Memory Makers” Art Prize has sole agency for the duration of the exhibition. Commission on all sales is 25% and will be part of the funds raised for Dementia Research.

    8. The “Memory Makers” Art Prize volunteers will exercise all due care with the works submitted but will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered whatsoever to any art work while in transit or under its control. Each entrant shall indemnify the Memory Makers Art Prize and Hollands Open Garden and its owners and associates against any loss or damage suffered to his/her art work whatsoever. Each artist is responsible for his/her own insurance cover.

    9. All artists selected as finalists authorise The “Memory Makers” Art Prize to publish their works free of copyright, totally or partly, in all publications (catalogues, folders, posters, slide shows, brochures etc) related to this art prize, as well as on their social media.

    10. The “Memory Makers” Art Prize reserves the right to exhibit the SELECTED FINALISTS’ ARTWORKS ONLY for the exhibition period.

    11. All exhibited artworks not sold during this period MUST BE COLLECTED on Sunday 12th October between 4pm & 5.30pm or 10am and 3pm on Monday 13th October 2025 from 40 Colony Crescent Dubbo NSW 2830

    12. Artists wishing to have their artworks returned via courier are to arrange their own courier of choice & payment arrangements and have the artwork collected between 9am & 3pm on Wednesday 15th October. Artworks will be repackaged in their original packaging and we ask that each artist please provide a self addressed label for use with return freight.

    1. The judges’ decision is final on all aspects of awarding the Prizes, and no correspondence or appeal will be entered into or considered.

    2. A decision by a majority of the judges on any issue shall be deemed to be a valid and binding decision of the judges as a whole.

 

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