Artists from the Hastings region are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2022 Salon des Refusés Exhibition which will be on display in June at the Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St Wauchope. Artworks must have been refused by a public Exhibition in the last 5 years.

The Expression of Interest form asks Artists to provide information about the refused work. Due to the limited space in the Gallery and depending on the number of responses, the Gallery will confirm accepted works from the EOI process.

So what is Salon des Refusés, I hear you say?...

Let’s go back to 1863…
Originating in 1667 the word ‘Salon’ refers to an official exhibition of art sponsored by the French government. Moving forward to 1863 there was protest by artists whose work had been rejected by the official Salon. Emperor Napoleon III ordered a special exhibition for the refused artworks which included works from Manet, Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, and Whistler. 

The Exhibition known as the Salon des Refusés (French: Salon of the Refused) was a turning point in the history of art and paved the way for new artistic styles to come into recognition. Empowered artists began to arrange their own exhibitions and the importance of Art dealers grew.

Key Dates:
  • EOI closes on Monday 16th May 2022.
  • Acceptance will be notified by Friday 20th May 2022.
  • Accepted Artworks to be delivered to the Gallery by Friday 27th May 2022.
  • Exhibition open to the public from 1-26 June 2022.

Other Information:
  • All work must be original and created by an Artist in the Hastings region.
  • All 2D works must be professionally presented for hanging: framed  where needed and  with D-rings attached.
  • Submissions must recognise an artwork rejected from an Exhibition in the last 5 years
  • If you do not have the exact piece that was rejected, you can still exhibit a similar work.
  • Entry is free. Commission: 15% of sale price+ any associated card payment fees.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please upload a hi resolution head shot title with your name
(alternatively please email it to wauchopechamber@gmail.com)

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* 3. Please provide a brief Artist Bio / background

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* 4. ARTWORK INFORMATION: (please type it as you want is to appear on artwork label)

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* 5. Please upload a hi resolution image of artwork named with the Artwork Title
(alternatively please email it to wauchopechamber@gmail.com)

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* 6. SUBSTITUTION ARTWORK:
If you do not have the exact piece that was rejected, you can still exhibit a similar work. Please send a photo and details of both the rejected work and the work you wish to exhibit. Do you wish to submit a substitute artwork?

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* 7. SUBSTITUTION ARTWORK INFORMATION: only complete if you are entering a substitute artwork (please type it as you want is to appear on artwork label)

For further information please email wauchopechamber@gmail.com or call Lisa 0422 210 824 or Vivianne 0417 450 744.
Terms and conditions:

By submitting this Expression of Interest, you are agreeing that you understand and will undertake the following terms and conditions:
  • That the information provided here is correct according to your knowledge.
  • That you are willing for your business name and description to be included in public promotions of the program.
  • Artists are encouraged to become member of the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce (free and paid options available) (of course you are always welcome to join anytime whether you are part of this Exhibition or not!)
  • That your business profile and associated promotional materials will be included in the Wauchope Chamber website and social media along with any other relevant Wauchope Chamber sites or projects.
  • You may be asked by the Chamber to share a positive news story, insights, or other information regarding what you are doing in your business in the interest of local business promotion and sharing of knowledge with our local business community.
  • That you will receive communications from the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce of which you can unsubscribe at any time.
  • The decision determining successful applications will be approved by the Wauchope Chamber executive and or Wauchope Gallery personnel and is final.
  • While the Chamber will take all measures to ensure the safety and care of your works, we strongly encourage you to have your own insurance for your artwork.

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