Work may use any media and technique (or mix of) and may be two or three dimensional. There is no limitation on the size of work which may be free-standing, wall mounted or suspended.

Works should be well-presented; ideally, suitably mounted or framed as appropriate. However, un-mounted work on paper will be accepted, but entrants should note that pins may be used to hang these works. Any dry media work on paper must be adequately protected with ‘fixative’.

Whilst we endeavour to be as inclusive as possible, availability of space may mean that not all three pieces will be selected to exhibit.

Consideration will also be given to originality of the work.

Priority will be given to new work which has not been previously exhibited in the Nelson Region. If work has been exhibited previously, please let us know when submitting the work. 

Please post or deliver your work to Refinery ArtSpace by Friday 12th December 2025.

Refinery ArtSpace
114 Hardy St
Nelson 7010

Artworks must be ready for hanging or placing. If your your entry needs an unusual install, please let us know of any specific instructions in advance, and include any extra fittings/requirements. 

Every effort will be made to install selected works to their best advantage.

Please clearly write the artist’s name, return address, title of work and retail sale price or NFS (Not for Sale) on the back of the artwork or attached label. 

Sales will be subject to a Gallery commission of 25% + GST, although it is up to you whether the work is for sale, and the price you choose.

Local artists can collect unsold work from the Refinery ArtSpace, on Tuesday 17th September from 10am - 4 pm.

For artists outside of Nelson, courier fees are the responsibility of the entrant.

Unsold works will be returned as soon as possible following the exhibition. Entrants will be notified of sales prior to the closing date of the exhibition wherever possible. Any supplied courier tickets no longer required will be returned to the artist.

Insurance is the responsibility of the artist, both whilst on display in the gallery and in transit. 

Care and diligence will always be taken; however, the organisers cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss incurred.

In entering work to this exhibition, artists give permission for selected entries to be publicly exhibited at the Refinery ArtSpace and for work to be reproduced for cataloguing purposes and/or promotional usage for this and future exhibitions. 

Artists will be credited using their name and the title of the works wherever their image is used. Please note that Arts Council Nelson reserves full editorial control over what supplied information is used or omitted for all promotional material.