Frequently Asked Questions
Art & Craft Awards 2025
26-29th September, York Town Hall
Q. Can I enter the awards if I don't live in York?
A. All residents of Western Australia may enter.
Q. When and where are the 2025 Art and Craft awards?
A. The 2025 awards will be held 26 - 29 September 10-4 at the York Town Hall.
Q. How do I enter?
A. It is preferable that all entries and payments be online on this website. If you are not comfortable with online payment a downloadable entry form and information for Direct Deposit is included for your convenience. Entry forms can also be collected at the York Archives, Sandalwood Yards, York on Tuesdays between 10am and 3pm.
Q. Does my work need to be framed?
A. Works must be suitably presented to exhibition standard. Artworks, framed or unframed, must not exceed 1.5m horizontally and 1.2m vertically including the frame. Entries must be fitted with secure wire/cord for hanging. A $10.00 fee per work will be levied at delivery if a wire /cord needs to be added. Works should be sturdy enough to allow for moving/handling. Works with loose parts will make it difficult for our team to display.
Q. Does my work need to be for sale?
A. All artworks, except those entered by entrants aged 18 and under, should be for sale. A commission of 25% will be charged on the GST exclusive price of all sales. (Note: Artist’s asking price must include commission and GST if applicable.)
Q. I have a work that I entered in another competition, can I enter it in York?
A. Works that have been entered in other competitions may be entered in York.
You cannot enter a work that
1. Has received any award in another competition.
2. A work that has previously been entered in York.
Q. How do I get my work to you?
A. This information appears in detail in the entry conditions. You can
1. Bring the work yourself on days provided in the Entry Conditions.
2. Courier or post at your own expense ( you will need to send the appropriate funds to us for the return of your work if it does not sell).
3. Take advantage of our convenient Perth suburban and Bunbury depots where work can be left on advertised days and collected again after the event. The fee for this service is $35 per artist (not per artwork) and includes delivery to York and back to the depot. This fee can be paid when entering on this website.
Q. I am having trouble adding the depot/courier fee to my entries. The site is adding a fee to every artwork when
I know that the fee is per artist.
A. After selecting your preferred depot for delivery with your first entry you must remember to go back and uncheck it before submitting an additional entry, or enter the depot with your last entry only.
Q. What is the Blandstown Award?
A. The award recognizes the best artwork depicting an architectural feature of the Blandstown heritage area, which is enclosed by Henrietta Street/Balladong Road, the railway line, Knott's Road, and the Avon River. The Residency Museum and the Old York Hospital on Brook Street are also part of this area. The Lutze family sponsors the award in memory of Shirley Lutze, a passionate advocate for Blandstown's heritage conservation and an active member of the York Society. The Society deeply appreciates the Lutze family's ongoing support. Further information on Blandstown is provided below.
Q. I have a problem/question that is not covered here or in the Entry Conditions. Can I talk to a staff member?
A. Our office is open and staffed from 10 am to 3 pm every Tuesday. For assistance, please call 0401098170 during these hours. If you need to contact us outside of these times, email your inquiry to [email protected] along with your phone number if you wish to receive a callback.
Q. How do I make my work fit the theme of the Art & Craft Awards?
A. The theme of the 2025 Art & Craft Awards is "My Generation". It is an optional theme that you can create a work to fit if you wish. Works in any category may address the theme . The interpretation of the theme is totally up to you and the judges will assess your work based on the originality of your interpretation. It is not compulsory for your works to address the theme.
A. All residents of Western Australia may enter.
Q. When and where are the 2025 Art and Craft awards?
A. The 2025 awards will be held 26 - 29 September 10-4 at the York Town Hall.
Q. How do I enter?
A. It is preferable that all entries and payments be online on this website. If you are not comfortable with online payment a downloadable entry form and information for Direct Deposit is included for your convenience. Entry forms can also be collected at the York Archives, Sandalwood Yards, York on Tuesdays between 10am and 3pm.
Q. Does my work need to be framed?
A. Works must be suitably presented to exhibition standard. Artworks, framed or unframed, must not exceed 1.5m horizontally and 1.2m vertically including the frame. Entries must be fitted with secure wire/cord for hanging. A $10.00 fee per work will be levied at delivery if a wire /cord needs to be added. Works should be sturdy enough to allow for moving/handling. Works with loose parts will make it difficult for our team to display.
Q. Does my work need to be for sale?
A. All artworks, except those entered by entrants aged 18 and under, should be for sale. A commission of 25% will be charged on the GST exclusive price of all sales. (Note: Artist’s asking price must include commission and GST if applicable.)
Q. I have a work that I entered in another competition, can I enter it in York?
A. Works that have been entered in other competitions may be entered in York.
You cannot enter a work that
1. Has received any award in another competition.
2. A work that has previously been entered in York.
Q. How do I get my work to you?
A. This information appears in detail in the entry conditions. You can
1. Bring the work yourself on days provided in the Entry Conditions.
2. Courier or post at your own expense ( you will need to send the appropriate funds to us for the return of your work if it does not sell).
3. Take advantage of our convenient Perth suburban and Bunbury depots where work can be left on advertised days and collected again after the event. The fee for this service is $35 per artist (not per artwork) and includes delivery to York and back to the depot. This fee can be paid when entering on this website.
Q. I am having trouble adding the depot/courier fee to my entries. The site is adding a fee to every artwork when
I know that the fee is per artist.
A. After selecting your preferred depot for delivery with your first entry you must remember to go back and uncheck it before submitting an additional entry, or enter the depot with your last entry only.
Q. What is the Blandstown Award?
A. The award recognizes the best artwork depicting an architectural feature of the Blandstown heritage area, which is enclosed by Henrietta Street/Balladong Road, the railway line, Knott's Road, and the Avon River. The Residency Museum and the Old York Hospital on Brook Street are also part of this area. The Lutze family sponsors the award in memory of Shirley Lutze, a passionate advocate for Blandstown's heritage conservation and an active member of the York Society. The Society deeply appreciates the Lutze family's ongoing support. Further information on Blandstown is provided below.
Q. I have a problem/question that is not covered here or in the Entry Conditions. Can I talk to a staff member?
A. Our office is open and staffed from 10 am to 3 pm every Tuesday. For assistance, please call 0401098170 during these hours. If you need to contact us outside of these times, email your inquiry to [email protected] along with your phone number if you wish to receive a callback.
Q. How do I make my work fit the theme of the Art & Craft Awards?
A. The theme of the 2025 Art & Craft Awards is "My Generation". It is an optional theme that you can create a work to fit if you wish. Works in any category may address the theme . The interpretation of the theme is totally up to you and the judges will assess your work based on the originality of your interpretation. It is not compulsory for your works to address the theme.