AWDE Online Entry Form - Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2024 - Makers, Artists, Woodworkers

Read the this information in full before buying the relevant entry ticket for the number of items you are entering.

To use this online entry form we recommend you have drafted (in a word document to copy and paste):

- A short bio (about you)

- A short statement about each item/set you are entering

- Details of any workshop ideas you want to provide

- Know the timber source, finish and dimensions of each piece

- Know which categories you are entering each piece into

- You must complete all details for each item you enter (1, 2 or 3 items/sets)

- You will have 30 minutes to enter your information.

OR

Download a hardcopy entry form here, and return via email/post with payment.

Key dates:

Entry forms in by:    31 January 2024

Delivery of work by:     4 March 2024

Exhibition opening:   8 March 2024

Exhibition close:       15 April 2024

Collection of unsold works by:   19 April 2024

Entry Guidelines:

The work must:

• Have demonstrable original content.
• Align with the guidelines of the award categorie/s entered into.
• Be of a high standard of execution.
• Be able to fulfil intended function/purpose.
• Sculptural pieces can be turned, carved, constructed (open to imagination).
• The sustainability of the supply of all timbers used should be considered and detailed where possible.
• OEC Members receive a 50% discount on entry fees. You must LOGIN for the discount to be applied.
• A commission of 20% is added to all retail prices for works entered by OEC Members, a 30% commission is added to the works of all non-Members.
• The OEC will also add 10% GST to retail prices of works sold,  if required.
• The entrant is responsible for all postage and/or delivery costs for entries.
• All works must be labelled with your name and item number.
• Artists do not need to be present to collect their prize, payment can be arranged in absentia.
• Entry fees are not refundable.

2024 Award Categories:

Acquisition - Up to $1500

Each AWDE the OEC chooses one work to add to our permanent collection, works with a total retail value (including GST but not commission) up to $1500 will be automatically entered into this category. Judges focus on adding variety to the existing collection and pieces that demonstrate excellent skill, design and execution. 

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle (RRR) $500

All works in this category must be able to demonstrate they are made from reclaimed timber, photos or other documentation is required to confirm entry.

East Gippsland Timber Talent $500

The work must be made in East Gippsland by an East Gippsland resident.

Tourist Gift $250

Work must have a total cost under $200 and be replicable for sale

Amateur $250

Creator must have been practising the form for less than 1 year, or be a school student

Furniture $500

Work must be functional as a furniture item

Turning $500

Item must be made by wood turning process

Open $500

All other items that don’t fit in another category, including sculpture, carving and musical instruments

People’s Choice $500

All entries are automatically included in the people’s choice award, which is voted by visitors throughout the exhibition and announced on closing night

About the Australian Wood Design Exhibition (AWDE):

Now bi-annual, the AWDE has been running since 1993. Attracting participants from local, state, and national levels from amateurs to experienced professionals, the AWDE showcases all forms of wood design and artwork. The AWDE is open to the public and historically attracts over 2000 visitors. This year, the AWDE will be expanded to include ticketed workshops, meet-the-maker sessions and formal opening and closing festivities, to which all entrants receive two complimentary entry tickets (reservation required).

About the Orbost Exhibition Centre (OEC):

The OEC is a not-for-profit community-run organisation that currently receives no operational funding. Our mission is to deliver an ongoing arts program that nurtures regional creativity and presents Wood Design, Visual Arts and Performing Arts to Orbost, surrounding communities and visitors to the Far East Gippsland area. The OEC has been the home of the AWDE since the building was completed in 2004. All proceeds from the AWDE are returned to run future AWDE’s and support the OEC’s mission.