4. Conditions of Entry
By submitting an entry, the artist agrees to the following conditions:
• Copyright and Usage: Artists may use a variety of images available from the internet provided their work is not a direct copy of any single image. Copyright remains with the Artist. However, the Artist grants Port Stephens Council the non-exclusive right to reproduce any work entered for printing on Banners, which can be reused yearly to celebrate National Threatened Species Day.
• Marketing Waiver: The Artist grants Port Stephens Council the right to use the image of any entry for future marketing, publicity purposes (including in the press, on TV, or online), or in the compilation of a photo book featuring all entries.
• Sales Restrictions: No artworks entered in the competition may be sold until after the winners are officially announced.
• Winning Entries: Winning paintings/artworks may need to be provided to the sponsor if the sponsor chooses to acquire the original piece (with the option for the sponsor to choose a Banner instead). If a sponsor does not wish to acquire the original piece after the winners are announced, the Artist may sell their work, but Port Stephens Council retains the right to print the image on Banners for yearly display.
• Final Decision: The decisions of the judges shall be final, and no discussion, appeal, or correspondence will be entered into regarding judging or eligibility decisions. Organisers reserve the right to declare any work ineligible if it does not conform to these Conditions of Entry.
5. Bank Details will be requested if the entrant makes the short list
6. Entries must be submitted from the email address on the entry form. The email should contain the name of the work. The Shorebird name as well as the Artists name
7. Winning Banner Usage 2027 onwards: 5 winning banner designs will be professionally produced as street banners and displayed on light poles in designated locations. Each location will display all 5 banners (Salamander Way near Wetlands of Port Stephens, Old Salamander shops, Nelson Bay Apex Park, Birubi Beach). Banners will be displayed annually around National Threatened Species Day (September 7th).
