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Exhibition Terms and Conditions

Be part of an event that uplifts emerging talents and highlights the beauty of shaping earth into art. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to life! Showcase your unique creations and connect with a vibrant community of fellow artists. We encourage you to submit works that reflect your individual style and story, as each piece contributes to the rich tapestry of our collective creativity. Join us in this celebration of artistry, innovation, and collaboration!

General Terms and conditions for all VP Exhibitions

  1. Only financial members of the Valley Potters Inc. may enter this exhibition.

  2. All artworks must be for sale and listed on the catalogue form – No changes permitted.

  3. Provenance: Artworks must be recent, original works by the artist. They may be created during a Valley Potters workshop, including alternative-firing workshops, provided the artist was directly involved in the making and firing processes.

  4. Housekeeping: You must follow the instructions in the housekeeping document.

  5. Identification: As per the housekeeping document.

  6. Delivery of work: No entries may be sent directly to the gallery. Work must be delivered to the gallery at bump-in time.

  7. Display of works:

  • Studio ceramic pieces should weigh no more than 20kg and be stable enough to be displayed on a plinth or table that is no deeper or wider than 450mm, unless the piece is designed to stand on the floor.

  • Wall art must be ready to hang and meet professional presentation standards i.e.  D-hooks and hanging wire attached at the back no more than 1/3 from top of frame.  

  • Jewellery must have a “bust” supplied where necessary. 

  • No live additions permitted e.g. greenery 

  • Valley Potters and the gallery will make every effort to follow the instructions but cannot guarantee displaying works requiring complex/ potentially risky adjustments.

8. Insurance: The Valley Potters Committee is not responsible for any accidental breakages or theft. It is strongly recommended that artists insure their own work and use secure packaging.

9. Promotion: The exhibitor shall permit photographs, social media, television or publication of their exhibits to promote the exhibition and for other promotional purposes by the Valley Potters Inc.

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Common Ground Exhibition - MiRa Gallety

 

All financial members are invited to enter their work in our next exhibition.  This is not a judged exhibition.

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Date: 2nd April - 29th April 2026

Cost of entry: $70

 
Steps to participate in the exhibition:
1.    Pay to enter by Direct Deposit (preferred) or pay online
2.    Complete the Exhibition Entry form by 16th March 2026.
The gallery is very strict with its timeframes. No late entries will be accepted. 
To complete this form, you will need:

  • Details of your ABN or a completed Supplier Statement (below)

  • Titles, dimensions and price of your work

  • High-quality photos of your work to upload in this form


EXHIBITION DETAILS
Exhibition title: Common Ground
Dates: Thursday 2nd April - Wednesday 29th April 2026
Gallery Times:  10am – 4pm daily
Exhibition Opening: No official Opening but Meet the Artists 2pm Saturday 4th April
Venue: MiRa Gallery, 11 Murchison Street Marysville 3779

Gallery Commission: 33%


Bump In / Out Dates
Bump in/delivery of work: Wednesday 1st April 11.00am-12.00pm 
Bump out/collect unsold work: Thursday 30th April 11.00am - 12.00pm 
 

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Specific Terms & Conditions
Common Ground

  1. QUANTITY: ONE to FOUR exhibits may be entered (only one may be a set). A fifth piece may be entered if it is wall mounted.  
    *As people travelling through town may like to take pieces with them, an additional 4 pieces, 5 if wall mounted, of backup work can be left at MiRa and used to restock. They must be packed in their own tub and labelled as per our guidelines. 

  2. CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES: Monday 16 March  
    No late entries will be accepted 

  3. PHOTOS: Must be included 1MB size or larger – refer housekeeping document. 

  4. ENTRY FEE: $70.00 is non-refundable. 

  5. MEMBERSHIP: Only open to financial members, 

  6. PAYMENT: Preferred Direct deposit into Valley Potters Inc bank account. 
    BSB: 633 000 
    Account No: 111971818 
    Or pay online on our website 

  7. COMMISSION: 33% GST incl. on sold artwork.  

  8. COLLECTION: Unsold work must be collected from the MiRa on Thursday 30th April time 11am -12pm 

  9. PAYMENT OF SALES: Transfers for the sale amount, less commission, will be forwarded to the artist within 2 weeks of MiRa paying Valley Potters. 

  10. Any enquiries to: sarah@valleypotters.org.au; exhibitions@valleypotters.org.au. 

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