The Art Unit is again offering a prize for student writing relating to UNSW's Art Collection, to be awarded at the annual UNSW Culture Awards. This opportunity is open to all current UNSW students, requiring submission of a short, original creative response to one of three specified works of art selected from the UNSW Art Collection, this time all works in the upcoming exhibition ‘Future in Focus’ on campus in Science Theatre. Students from every faculty are encouraged to enter - this is a prize for all students interested in writing, and in art. You can write in prose, poetry, a critical essay, or any written form which you choose!
What is the Art Collection Writing Prize? The Art Collection Writing Prize is an opportunity for UNSW students to explore works of art in the UNSW Art Collection and respond in a creative written form, to be in the running to win a prize of $1,000 and a UNSW Bookshop voucher.
Why are we doing it? An initiative from UNSW Culture, the prize has been created to increase student enjoyment and interaction with the UNSW Art Collection through interdisciplinary engagement.
When can I enter? Entries will be accepted from 09:00 AEST on Monday 26 August, 2024, and will close at 09:00 AEDST on Tuesday 8 October, 2024.
Who is eligible? Entrants must currently be enrolled students of UNSW in any Faculty or discipline. (See here for full Conditions of Entry).
What is the word length? Entries are strictly up to 800 words.
How do I enter? Submissions will be accepted from 9am Monday 26 August, 2024 to 9am Tuesday 8 October, 2024. Entries are to be submitted via the webform link, with your writing entry submitted as a PDF. Go to the link and sign up to enter! Your entry will be written response (up to 800 words) in any genre of writing to one of three works of art from the UNSW Art Collection:
- Michelle Teear Desert rain 2 2020, egg tempera on plywood
- Kate Mitchell Taking out the karmic trash 2021, inkjet print
- Jasmine Poole Memento Mori Mate – Still life with Ibis 2018, inkjet print
LOCATION: Art Space in the Science Theatre [building F13]
Can I choose any work from the UNSW Art Collection? No, entries must be a written response to one of the three specified works of the UNSW Art Collection, as in the Conditions of Entry.
Can I post or email in my entry? No, entries will only be accepted if they are submitted through the online webform, as mentioned above. We cannot accept handwritten entries, nor entries arriving by email or post.
What is the prize? The writer of the winning entry will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and UNSW Bookshop voucher, as well as having their entry considered for publication by UNSW. The panel may also note up to two other entries for commendation in their genre of writing.
How is it judged? Entries will be judged by an expert Jury Panel, which based on criteria covering will select the work they believe to be the most original, excellent, and engaging response to the work of art.
Can I enter in another language? No, all entries must be submitted in English.
Can I enter under a pseudonym? As long as you register for the competition under your real name, you can choose to publish your story under a pseudonym. When you submit your entry, you would need to add a note letting us know of your preferred pseudonym.
Is there a fee for entry? No, this Prize is free to enter.
When will winners be announced? The winner of the Prize will be publicly announced on 31 October, 2024 at the UNSW Culture Awards.
Who can I contact if I have more questions? Please email us at culture@unsw.edu.au
Images:
Michelle Teear
Desert rain 2 2020
egg tempera on plywood
Purchased 2023. UNSW Art Collection
Kate Mitchell
Taking out the karmic trash 2021
inkjet print
Purchased 2023. UNSW Art Collection
Jasmin Poole
Memento Mori Mate – Still life with Ibis 2018
inkjet print
Purchased 2023. UNSW Art Collection