2016 Mission To Seafarers Maritime Art Prize. Bluethumb

// THE 2016 MISSION TO SEAFARERS ART PRIZE

ANL Art Prizes 2016 have been awarded.

The acquisitive "ANL Maritime Art Award" valued at $15,000 - Barbara Tyson - Voyagers Return
The non-acquisitive Nevile & co "Runners up" valued at $2,000 - Jane Flowers - Opportunity
The acquisitive ASP "Best in Traditional Maritime Art Award" valued at $5,000 - Julian Bruer - The Four Days Battle - 1666
The non-acquisitive Bendigo Wealth "Emerging Artist Award" valued at $5,000 - Catherine Stringer - Lost at Sea
The non-acquisitive Svitzer "People's Choice Award" valued at $2,000 - To be awarded at the close of the Exhibition at the Mission to Seafarer

The Kathleen Gillett sails the Whitsundays by Lance Ross

What you need to know?

Closing date for entries is 5pm on Sunday the 28th of August 2016; fully completed applications including images and a completed payment received later than this date will not be accepted. Send your form and submission material either in hardcopy to the Mission to Seafarers Victoria, 717 Flinders Street, Docklands, VIC 3008 or electronically via email to [email protected]
Incomplete submissions will be ineligible for consideration. Please use the checklist to ensure your application is complete.
The entry fee is $44.00 (inc. GST) for each submission and is non-refundable. Payment may be made by Cheque or Money Order payable to the ‘Mission to Seafarers Victoria’ or with credit card details on the entry form.
Tax Receipts for payment will not be issued unless requested by emailing [email protected]
Submitted work(s) whether traditional or contemporary, must explore the maritime theme of ‘The Relationship between Humanity and the Sea’ thematically and/or literally.
Entered works must be either painting/image-making utilising any medium, but specifically excluding photographic or computer generated images, prints, ceramics or sculptures. Any works that utilise these mediums will be automatically disqualified.
Artists are invited to submit up to two (2) works and both are eligible for selection. Selected works are accepted into the exhibition on the following terms:
1. The work is an original work of the artist
2. The work has been produced within the past two years and not previously exhibited in the ANL Maritime Art Awards
3. Overall dimensions (not total surface area), including framing, do not exceed 140cm high x 140cm wide – this applies to the total work as defined in (d)
4. Multiple panel proposals must be accompanied by a clear image of the assembled work and hanging instructions
5. The work must be completely dry when delivered (The Mission to Seafarers Victoria and/or the Art Awards & Exhibition Committee accepts no responsibility for any damage caused due to the work not being completely dry)
6. The work is for sale and a 33% commission will be deducted from the sale price
7. Commission will also apply to the sale of any works that are purchased within 60 days of the end of the 2016 Exhibition
8. Artist payments will be made within 30 days following full payment by the purchaser
Selected artists give licence to the Mission to Seafarers Victoria to reproduce images of their artwork for promotional purposes for the duration of the exhibition and collateral announcements from the time of submission to 31 January 2016 inclusive.
Artists who receive 1st, 2nd, 3rd or a Highly Commended place in each category give licence to the Mission to Seafarers Victoria to reproduce images of their artworks for promoting the ANL Maritime Art Award and collateral announcements from 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2017 inclusive.
Artists will be credited in all promotional activities where artwork images are reproduced.
Benefit derived from entering this competition may be revoked should the artist be unable to ensure licence to reproduce images of the artwork for publication due to existing copyright conditions with another party.
Artists’ exhibit at their own risk and will be responsible for the cost of freight each way and insurances whilst in transit and exhibition; works collected after the pickup deadline will incur storage fees.
All artworks will be repackaged in their original wrappings at the closure of the Exhibition ready to be collected – artists must supply return shipping details (including a return address) with their artwork. It is the responsibility of the artist to ensure works are professionally and securely packaged for transport/delivery and have glass taped and corners protected.
Neither the Mission to Seafarers Victoria nor its employees or representatives will accept responsibility for any loss or damage, however caused, to any artwork whilst in their custody.
Works framed under Perspex should be clearly marked for cleaning purposes.
Works must be well presented, clearly labeled on the back and ready to be hung with secure hardware and hanging wires.
The Art Award & Exhibition Committee reserves the right to reject any wet, dangerous or delicate works that cannot be safely exhibited, or any work received in a condition unsuitable for presentation.
Collection of all unsold works at the conclusion of the Exhibition is the responsibility of the artist. Works are to be collected upon the closure of the exhibition. Times and dates will be emailed in due course.
An artist’s signed authority is required if an agent of the artist is collecting.
Artists dispatching works by ‘Pay on Delivery/Freight Collect’ to a nominated return address must contact the artprize coordinator prior to the closure of the exhibition to confirm details.

// JUDGING PANEL

Libby Edwards

From the establishment of her first gallery in Melbourne’s Sou...

Anne Scott Wilson PhD

A lecturer in Art at Deakin University, Dr. Anne Scott Wilson ...

Graeme H Williams CIMAM

Graeme is a Scholar in Cultural Heritage and Art History, and ...

Janni Fewster

Janni is bluethumb’s in-house curator so knows our artists and...

// WINNING ENTRIES

SOLD

VOYAGERS RETURN

By Barbara Tyson

140cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

ANL Maritime Art Award

$15,000

SOLD

LOST AT SEA

By Catherine Stringer

120cm (W) x 84cm (H)

Marine Macroalgae Paper

Emerging Artist Award

$4,100

A DIRTY SEA

By Julian Bruere

95cm (W) x 70cm (H)

Watercolour on 300gsm Saunders Cold Press Paper

Best in Traditional Maritime Art Award

$2,950

OPPORTUNITY

By Jane Flowers

140cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

Nevile & co 'Runners up'

$3,900

// SHORTLISTED ENTRIES

THERE GOES KIM

By Derek Morgan

104cm (W) x 67cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$7,250

SOLD

THE JOURNEY

By Philip Kreveld

90cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Mixed Media on Paper

$3,300

TEMPEST @ BLACK ROCK.C.2016

By Jordi Casasayas

81cm (W) x 94cm (H)

Acrylic on Board

$1,600

REQUIESCENCE-OFFSHORE POINT COOK

By Julie-anne Armstrong-Roper

76cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,280

SOLD

TOM AND EVA

By Tom O'Callaghan

65cm (W) x 80cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$4,400

HOME FROM THE SEA

By Bill Nix

100cm (W) x 100cm (H)

Oil & Charcoal on Canvas

$4,850

HIGH TIDE

By Sandra Nicolaides

152cm (W) x 31cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$2,450

SOLD

THE NIGHT WATCH

By Mark Minty

12cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Oil and acrylic paint on gesso sottile panel

$440

SOLD

MIND MAP (MURI LAGOON)

By Bay The Artist

93cm (W) x 63cm (H)

Acrylic on 300gsm Card

$1,200

FAREWELL MY LOVE

By Wendy Grace

92cm (W) x 92cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

$880

STORIES OF THE SEA

By Kathryn McGovern

70cm (W) x 90cm (H)

Collage, Gouache, Ink, Mixed Media, Pen & Water Colour on Paper

$1,750

SOLD

ENSURING SAFE PASSAGE

By Vanessa Kelly

101cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$2,350

EVE'S MIRAGE

By Garry Arzumanyan

90cm (W) x 60cm (H)

Oil on canvas

$5,150

ONCE A SAILOR, ALWAYS A SAILOR

By Jonathan Redmayne

90cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

$1,700

SOLD

OH TO BE IN YE LITTLE BOAT

By Claude Ciccone

103cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Oil on Belgian Linen

$980

SOLD

DEPARTURE

By Nick by Dell'Oso

87cm (W) x 68cm (H)

Ink on Paper

$980

SOLD

THE MERCHANT MARINER

By Michelle Sanger

76.2cm (W) x 76.2cm (H)

Mixed Media on Linen

$1,950

SOLD

MORNING, CARRINGTON

By Gavin Fry

125cm (W) x 64cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

$2,050

SOLD

EVENING, KOORAGANG

By Gavin Fry

125cm (W) x 64cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

$2,050

SOLD

THE KATHLEEN GILLETT SAILS THE WHITSUNDAYS

By Lance Ross

91cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$2,150

IN NEED OF A HELPING HAND

By Peter Erson Smith

76cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,650

SOLD

TROPICAL VISIONS 1

By Phil Edwards

50cm (W) x 70cm (H)

Ink & Watercolour on Paper

$560

CALLING THE WATCH

By Ian Hansen

112cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Oil on Belgian Linen

$22,550

SOLD

SCARGO

By Belinda Eckermann

66cm (W) x 104cm (H)

Ink, Binder Medium, Spices, charcoal on Snail Eaten Paper on Ink, Binder Medium, Spices, charcoal, snail Eaten Paper

$1,680

A WILD JOURNEY

By Tamar Dolev

86cm (W) x 92cm (H)

Mixed Media on Board

$1,300

LEAVING MANLY - PLEIN AIR

By David K Wiggs

60cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,580

STATIONED ON THE YARRA

By Mary Hyde

110cm (W) x 80cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$3,600

SOLD

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?

By Bern Emmerichs

93cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Painted and fired ceramic tile

$5,980

ENTERPRIZE ON SLIPS

By Jack Woods

57cm (W) x 72cm (H)

Oil on Board

$1,780

SOLD

SS BAYCHIMO

By Stuart John Ekin Walsh

13cm (W) x 90cm (H)

Acrylic, Aerosol (Spraypaint) Stencil on shipping detritus (plywood shipping crate)

$990

ARMADA - THE SECOND FLEET, MELBOURNE

By Jane Walker

154cm (W) x 84cm (H)

Acrylic on Paper

$2,150

SOLD

THE ZINC WORKS

By Jennifer Viney

93cm (W) x 64cm (H)

Acrylic on Canvas

$2,650

SOLD

VOYAGERS RETURN

By Barbara Tyson

140cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

ANL Maritime Art Award

$15,000

CALLOUT

By Peter Campbell

73cm (W) x 51cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,930

DARK SKIES OVER MV PORTLAND

By Bridgit Thomas

117cm (W) x 47cm (H)

Watercolour on Other

$1,350

SOLD

LOST AT SEA

By Catherine Stringer

120cm (W) x 84cm (H)

Marine Macroalgae Paper

Emerging Artist Award

$4,100

SOLD

MOVING HOUSE

By Chris Rowe

61cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Mixed Media on Canvas

$850

SOLD

THE STARS WILL GUIDE US, THE LIGHT WILL GUARD US.

By Jenny Laidlaw

90cm (W) x 70cm (H)

Watercolour on Paper

$2,800

A DIRTY SEA

By Julian Bruere

95cm (W) x 70cm (H)

Watercolour on 300gsm Saunders Cold Press Paper

Best in Traditional Maritime Art Award

$2,950

THE SHELL SEEKER

By Rob Davis

130cm (W) x 100cm (H)

Acrylic & Oil on Linen

$4,400

SOLD

SHIP ( HEADING IN)

By D.M. (David Martin) Ross

78cm (W) x 100cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$500

ANL WARRAIN

By Peter Roccella

110cm (W) x 82cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,300

1900'S COASTAL TRADER PASSES PHILLIP ISLAND

By Philip David

60cm (W) x 40cm (H)

Oil on Paper

$1,080

SOLD

WILLIAMSTOWN DOCKS - ARRANGEMENT IN HIGH-VIS

By Jason Roberts

96cm (W) x 62cm (H)

Watercolour on Paper

$6,500

FLOTILLA

By Rachel Peters

105cm (W) x 45cm (H)

Acrylic on Linen

$1,100

WHERE WILL OUR CHILDREN GO?

By Alison Binks

25cm (W) x 20cm (H)

Oil on Board

$1,570

UNSETTLED

By Alison Binks

66cm (W) x 56cm (H)

Oil on Linen

$7,070

SOLD

BLUNT'S BOAT SHED INTERIOR, WILLIAMSTOWN

By John Barcham

98cm (W) x 67cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,850

JOURNEY'S END

By Tim Baker

63cm (W) x 52cm (H)

Watercolour on Paper

$810

HMAS AUSTRALIA - TESTING GUNS

By Tim Baker

62cm (W) x 46cm (H)

Watercolour on Paper

$810

CROSSING THE SEA

By Olga Bakhtina

100cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,900

OPPORTUNITY

By Jane Flowers

140cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

Nevile & co 'Runners up'

$3,900

SOLD

"THE DOCKING"

By Pat McKenzie

100cm (W) x 130cm (H)

Oil on Belgian Linen

SOld

$4,250

LEAVING MANLY - PLEIN AIR

By David K Wiggs

60cm (W) x 50cm (H)

Oil on Canvas

$1,580

SOLD

“CARGO” APPLETON DOCK, MELBOURNE

By Garry Arnephy

52cm (W) x 62cm (H)

Acetate & Acrylic Pencil

$960

All Entries >

// RECENT ENTRIES

SEA CHANGE

By Elizabeth Faul

75.5cm (W) x 105.5cm (H)

Mixed Media

$1,890

SOLD

WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE

By Lance Ross

61cm (W) x 91cm (H)

Oil Paint

$1,000

SOLD

PETRIFIED

By Warren Lee

95cm (W) x 125cm (H)

Oil Paint

$2,150

THE PERIPATETIC LIFE

By Simon Mark

114cm (W) x 74cm (H)

Oil Paint

$3,080

SHINING BEAUTY , HIDDEN TREASURE

By Margaret Gurney

57cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Watercolour Paint

$2,630

SOLD

AQUA VITAE DRIFT – SILENT ARGONAUT

By Jacquelyn Stephens

137cm (W) x 140cm (H)

Mixed Media

$4,900

AQUEOUS SURGE – ALONE ON A DEEP BLUE SEA

By Jacquelyn Stephens

130cm (W) x 130cm (H)

Mixed Media

$2,700

THROUGH THE HEADS, ONTO THE ROADS

By Bevan Shepherd

94cm (W) x 94cm (H)

Oil Paint

$1,650

IMPRISONED BY SEA ICARUS ESCAPES

By Vicki Sullivan

68cm (W) x 100cm (H)

Oil Paint

$12,600

THE ABORIGINAL'S CATHEDRALS

By Rob Davis

60cm (W) x 46cm (H)

Oil Paint

$1,600

THOSE WHO GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS

By Patrick Brady

102cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Acrylic Paint

$1,300

WINDLASS MV CAPE DON

By Josephine Josephsen

81cm (W) x 101cm (H)

Other Media

$3,300

THE GAMBIT

By Mike Kowalski

91cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Other Media

$3,300

SOLD

TSUNAMI CAPE WOOLAMAI

By Warren Lee

95cm (W) x 125cm (H)

Oil Paint

$2,150

BATAVIA

By Thomas Harman

59cm (W) x 85cm (H)

Mixed Media

$2,600

ROGUE WAVE

By Steve Fitz

91cm (W) x 91cm (H)

Oil Paint

$950

SOLD

THE OCTOPUS & THE SEA

By Catherine Horton

90cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Oil Paint

$1,950

DEEP BLUE

By Giuseppe Percivati

60cm (W) x 90cm (H)

Acrylic Paint

$2,650

SOLD

THE BIG POND

By Hans Schiebold

60cm (W) x 80cm (H)

Acrylic Paint

$580

BALTIC PORT

By David McLeod

112cm (W) x 92cm (H)

Oil Paint

$3,600

All Entries >

// THE 2016 MISSION TO SEAFARERS ART PRIZE

ANL Art Prizes 2016 have been awarded.

What you need to know?

// JUDGING PANEL

Libby Edwards

Anne Scott Wilson PhD

Graeme H Williams CIMAM

Janni Fewster

// WINNING ENTRIES

// SHORTLISTED ENTRIES

// RECENT ENTRIES

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