

The Bowral Art Gallery is open during exhibitions from 10am to 4pm
Please check calendar for current exhibitions.
The office is open on Monday to Friday from 9am till 4pm
The BDAS follows all NSW Government Covid stay-safe-rules.


Entry forms to BDAS and Awards and Prizes
PREPARING YOUR WORKS FOR EXHIBITION
Please be aware that works which do not comply with all entry requirements may be rejected.
LABELS
Two labels are needed.
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One attached to the back of the work, stating Artist Name, Title, Medium and Price.
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One attached by string to hang just below the lower edge of the art work. This label needs to be accessible for reading when all the works are hung, so we can finalise the numbering and cataloguing. Once the details are taken, this label is removed.
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If there is a discrepancy between the details on the label and that on the Entry Form, we take the label information as final.
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Please make sure all details are clear. Make any changes or corrections on the ARTIST LIST available when you deliver your works.
We cannot stress enough that the label must hang just below the base of the work.
D RINGS
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Bowral Art Gallery hanging system is designed for these and no other form of attachment is suitable.
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Please use the “D” shaped ring and not the smaller triangle-shaped ring, for ease of attachment to the gallery hooks.
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The D-rings must be clear of cords and wires.
If necessary, have a second set of D-rings attached to the work.
Size limits:
Check the entry form carefully for size and weight limits for each exhibition.
Delivery and collection
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If your work is coming by courier or post, please enclose a copy of your entry form. If your work is to be returned by post please include appropriate return postage.
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Please ensure you are able to collect your work on time. Our storage facilities are limited. If you are unable to collect, please let us know well in advance.
Sponsored by Arthead
1st Prize: $2,000
Click here to download entry form...
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
See entry form for details
26 May to 4 June - daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the Arthead, 278 Argyle Street, Moss Vale or by direct deposit
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Arthead, 278 Argyle Street, Moss Vale by 5pm - on 8 May
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
From Bowral Art Gallery on 4 June between 4 and 5pm and 5 June between 9am and 12pm

Sponsored by Waterbrook Bowral
Judge: Garry Foye
1st Prize: $3,000
People's Choice: $500
Click here to download the entry form...
BDAS invites entries from artists under the following guidelines:
The work must be an original signed drawing of any medium on paper, canvas or board, not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months. Digital reproductions of work will not be accepted.
There is a limit of two works per artist. All works must be for sale.
The Judge and Curator will view all entries and their decision on work to be exhibited and prizes awarded will be final. There is no guarantee that all entries will be hung.
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
17 June to 2 July - daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the BDAS office, 1 Short St, Bowral by 4pm on
Wednesday, 31 May
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral on Wednesday, 14 June
between 10am & 1pm
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
Sunday 2 July between 4:15pm & 5pm


2023 The Agency Still Life Prize
Sponsored by The Agency Southern Highlands
Judge: Pam Tippett
1st Prize: $2,000
2nd Prize: $1,000
People's Choice: $200
Click here to download the entry form...
BDAS invites entries from artists under the following guidelines:
STILL LIFE: A work of art depicting inanimate objects which may be natural or man-made. The work must be an original signed drawing or painting, may include mixed media, printmaking or 3D work, but exclude photography, or digital reproduction. Must not have been previously shown in any BDAS prize exhibition, and must have been completed in the past 12 months.
Artists may submit two works. All works must be for sale.
The Judge and Curator will view all entries and their decision on work to be exhibited and prizes awarded will be final. There is no guarantee that all entries will be hung.
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
29 July to 13 August - daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the BDAS office, 1 Short St, Bowral by 4pm on
Wednesday, 12 July
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral on Wednesday, 26 July
between 10am & 1pm
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
Sunday 13 August between 4:15pm & 5pm



From top Kate Vella, Ella Holme & Bethany Saab
2023 John Copes Watercolour Prize
Sponsored by Tim & Patricia Copes
Judge: TBA
1st Prize: $3,000
2nd Prize: $600
3rd Prize: $400
People's Choice: $200
Click here to download the entry form...
BDAS invites entries from artists under the following guidelines:
“Works of art made using the medium of watercolour - a water soluble paint with transparent properties”. (Tate)
The work must be an original signed painting, either entirely using watercolour paint, or using mixed media where watercolour paint is the dominant medium; on paper or on watercolour primed canvas or board; not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months. Reproductions of work will not be accepted.
There is a limit of two works by the artist. All works must be for sale.
The Judge and Curator will view all entries and their decision on work to be exhibited and prizes awarded will be final. There is no guarantee that all entries will be hung
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
23 September to 8 October- daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the BDAS office, 1 Short St, Bowral by 4pm on
Wednesday, 6 September
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral on Wednesday, 20 September
between 10am & 1pm
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
Sunday 8 October between 4:15pm & 5pm



From top Brian Stratton, Sandra Hendy & Lawrie Walton
Top work by Sonja Bowden & below Patrice Cooke
Sponsored by Wingecarribee Shire Council
Judge: Peter Haynes
1st Prize: $3,000
2nd Prize: $1,500
3rd Prize: $500
People's Choice: $200
Click here to download the entry form...
BDAS invites entries from artists under the following guidelines:
Landscape works are the personal interpretation of the artist predominantly of the natural world but inclusive of the built environment. Works may be realistic or abstract. The work must be an original signed drawing, painting or of a print-making medium, or a 3D work excluding photography or reproductions; not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months.
There is a limit of two works per artist. All works must be for sale.
The Judge and Curator will view all entries and their decision on work to be exhibited and prizes awarded will be final. There is no guarantee that all entries will be hung.
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
8 to 23 April - daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the BDAS office, 1 Short St, Bowral by 4pm on
Wednesday, 29 March
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral on Wednesday, 5 April
between 10am & 1pm
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
Sunday 23 April between 4:15pm & 5pm
Top work by Wayne Davis and above Helen Gauchat


2023 BOCCA - CLOSED
Best of City & Country Art
Art & Sculpture Prize $10,000
Sponsored by Bowral District Children's Foundation
Judge: Ben Quilty
Art Prize: $5,000
Highly Commended: $2,500
Sculpture Prize: $2,500
Click here to download entry form...
BDCF invites entries from artists under the following guidelines:
Entries are of one work in any medium, 2D or 3D and must be the original signed work of the artist.
For sculpture entries works may be indoor or outdoor.
There is a limit of one work per artist. All works must be for sale.
The Judge and Curator will view all entries and their decision on work to be exhibited and prizes awarded will be final. There is no guarantee that all entries will be hung.
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN FROM:
24 March to 3 April - daily from 10am to 4pm
ENTRY FORM & FEE:
To be received by the BDAS office, 1 Short St, Bowral by 4pm on
Wednesday, 15 March
WORKS TO BE DELIVERED:
Bowral Art Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral on Wednesday, 22 March
between 10am & 1pm
Late entries will not be accepted
WORKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED:
Tuesday 4 April between 4:15pm & 5pm

BDAS Prize Exhibitions
Please read ALL entry forms carefully as there can be different Conditions of Entry for each exhibition.
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It is a requirement for all prize exhibitions, with the exception of the Portrait prize, that all works must be for sale. Commission is 30%
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Open Members Exhibitions will allow for works to display NFS (Not for Sale).
COPYRIGHT
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The artist entering a work in a BDAS exhibition must warrant that they are the original author of the work. Furthermore, the work does not, to the best of the artist's knowledge, infringe the copyright or moral rights of any third party.
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The copyright remains the property of the entrant.
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Artists selected to be exhibited grant to the BDAS a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free copyright licence to reproduce images of their work for the non-commercial purposes of the promotion of the BDAS, of future BDAS exhibitions and art prizes and for the BDAS on-line catalogue and social media platforms.
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No alterations will be made to the image without the artist's consent.
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The Artist will receive credit and be identified as the owner of the work.
INSURANCE
BDAS will exercise every care with works submitted, but will not be responsible for the loss of, damage to, or breakage or damage caused by of any exhibits in its’ custody or for the insurance of exhibits either in transit or on exhibition. Exhibitors may wish to arrange their own insurance.
Definitions for each exhibition
Art is an interpretive medium, but some guidelines are helpful when determining the work for exhibition. The BDAS Committee have defined each prize format as follows:
LANDSCAPE PRIZE
A traditional definition of Landscape is a work of art depicting views of natural scenery; including seascapes and even cityscapes: views of an urban setting. Contemporary exhibitions often have a very broad view of what constitutes a landscape painting.
The criteria for BDAS Landscape Prize Exhibitions is :
" Works which are the personal interpretation of the artist predominantly of the natural world but inclusive of the built environment. Works may be figurative or abstract".
The work must be an original signed drawing or painting or print making medium excluding photography, not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months.
STILL LIFE PRIZE "Anything that does not move or is dead" (Tate Gallery)
The criteria for BDAS Still Life Prize Exhibitions is :
a work of art depicting inanimate objects which may be natural or man-made.
The work must be an original signed drawing or painting including mixed media, or 3D work, or of a print making medium excluding photography prints, not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months. Reproductions of work will not be accepted.
PORTRAIT PRIZE
The criteria for the BDAS Portrait Prize is:
"The work must be an original signed drawing or painting or of a print making medium excluding photography, of a person known in some way to the artist. not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months.
DRAWING PRIZE
The criteria for the BDAS Drawing Prize is:
"The work must be an original signed drawing; of any medium on paper or canvas; not previously shown with this society, and completed in the past 12 months. Reproductions of work will not be accepted.
BDAS Exhibition Policy
The society always aims to mount a professional exhibition of the highest standard.
Member’s exhibitions are an annual event and are OPEN class, all works are displayed.
When gallery space is available a second Member’s exhibition may be mounted, to give Society members further opportunities to exhibit their work.
Prize exhibitions are an important part of the BDAS Calendar. These exhibitions are sponsored by local businesses, organisations, and individuals and attract a high standard of work from artists throughout NSW and interstate. Each exhibition focuses on a different genre and media.
BDAS prize exhibition policy is to invite one judge for each exhibition selected with a view to their credentials and standing in the field. The name of the judge is usually nominated on the entry form.
Any work, which does not fulfill the entry requirements, will not be accepted.
The Gallery may also be hired by individuals or organisations to mount their own independent exhibition.
BDAS Judging Policy
BDAS appoints a Curator each year to oversee all member and prize exhibitions.
The judge and curator of each exhibition jointly select the works to be displayed, based on the quality and integrity of the works, as well as the need to mount an exhibition that best fits the space available and which allows each work to be viewed to its best advantage.
As far as possible, the identity of individual artists is undisclosed.
The judge makes the final selection of prizewinners and the judge’s decision is final.
To ensure an unbiased process, any BDAS, or committee member, who is exhibiting in a prize exhibition will not be present while judging is in progress