Student Award 2017 | Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing, entry is free.

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 First, you must apply on our website by filling in the Application Form and clicking the’ Submit Application’ button. You will be able to add a short statement about your work, and upload images of your work at a later stage. You will shortly receive an email confirming that we have received your application. At the top of this is your unique Reference number

Click the link on the email to view your application.
Enter your email address and the unique Reference number.

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The deadline for submitting the application online and uploading digital images of your work, is midnight (GMT) on Friday 28 July 2017.

2d works: unframed work may be submitted to the award but must conform to the following when framed for exhibition: w:200cms x h: 200cm maximum

3d works: there are no size restrictions for free-standing 3d works. Sharp or unstable works will be excluded on grounds of health safety.  Fragile 3d works to be displayed inside cased plinths for exhibition must conform to the following: w:50cm x d:50cm xh:100cm maximum. Electric works (other than battery powered) are not accepted.

Up to 3 works

Within the last 2 years

Midnight on Friday 28 July 2017

Yes.

The winning work will be framed by West End Gallery.

Yes, artist’s books are permitted; it will be displayed in a case provided by the museum.

No, we do not have the facilities to display this in our exhibitions, so audio-visual works cannot be entered.

Yes, the museum will provide a cased plinth.

Yes, provided the works when framed and displayed occupy the same area as the allowance for a single work.

Yes, but you and the other artist/s cannot also enter as individuals.  If you win a prize, it will be equally divided between the collaborating artists.

Yes. Site-specific work can be entered by submitting photographs of the original artwork in location. This can be of single or multiple images and the photograph/s of the site-specific work must be no larger than 200 x 200 cm maximum when framed for exhibition. An artist statement must be included with your submission.

No. All artwork must be in its original form. Original artist’s prints are accepted, but not giclee or other photographic reproductions.

Yes, providing this is the original form of the artwork.

Yes, students can enter using a pseudonym.  Your full name must also be provided to authenticate your entry with your college or university.

You can write whatever you wish.  You can write solely about your work, or yourself as an artist, or a combination of both of these.

We recommend a maximum of 300 words.

We will send you an email.

The short-list will be posted on the LSA website on Tuesday 1 August 2017.

If your work is shortlisted from the digital images, you will be asked to deliver your original work to the West End Gallery in Leicester. More information can be found in the section regarding the “Information for Shortlisted Students” below.

No.

However, the winning work will have to be framed for exhibition within the specified size limit.

The winner and runners-up will be notified after the judgment has been made on Wednesday 23 August 2017.

The announcement will appear on the LSA website on Thursday 24 August 2017.

You must be a student currently in full or part-time education in Leicestershire or Rutland studying a foundation or degree course in any art or design discipline during 2017.

No

No

Yes.

No.

Yes, you can.  If you studied on your course at any time during 2017 you are eligible to apply, even if the course has completed during the year.

You may submit up to 3 works for the Student Award 2017.

2-D works require one image.  You may also add a detail image if you wish (optional).

3-D works require two images to be uploaded, showing the work from different angles.

Login in using your email address and unique password. To upload an image please follow these steps:

1. Click  ‘1 Image’ button.  This opens a window.
2. Click ‘Upload’ (top left).  This provides access to your images.
3. Select your image.
4. Click ‘Open’.   Now PLEASE WAIT SEVERAL SECONDS.  The indicator(bottom right of the window) will show when the image has completed uploading to the server.
5. Click ‘Insert’ button. The image has now been added.  To return to your page/form:  Click ‘Reload Form’.

Yes

Yes

Yes.  There is an optional space to add very short note if needed about each image uploaded (maximum 250 characters including spaces). 

In addition, there is an area provided for a full Artists Statement

There are two stages:

• In the first round, the Selection Committee will convene on 1 August 2016 and all submissions will be judged from digital images submitted shown on a large, high definition screen.The shortlist will announced on our website on Tuesday 2 August.
• If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted and invited to deliver your original work to  West End Gallery between 25 - 27 August 2016 ready for the 2nd round.
• The second round selection takes place at West End Gallery on Wednesday 31st August 2016. A single overall winner will be chosen, with two runners up. The results will be announced on our website on Thursday 1 September 2016.
• The winner and two runners up will be contacted and given information about delivering work to New Walk Museum & Art gallery.

No. The Selection Committee's decision is final.

Shortlisted students should bring their works into West End Gallery, 107 Highcross Street, Leicester LE1 4PH at any of these times: [tbc]. It is not necessary to frame works.

Friday 18 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday 19 August: 9.00am - 1.30pm (closed in afternoon)
Monday 21 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 22 August: 9.00am - 4.30pm

Yes.

Yes, provided we have your written authorisation that they may do so.

No, all artwork must be in its original form. Original artist’s prints are accepted (linocut, etching, collagraph, etc), but not giclee or other reproductions of the original artwork.  Photographs are accepted if this is the only and original form of the artwork. The only exception is site-specific works, which may be represented by photographs.

No.

No.

The winning work, at the specified size, will be framed and the cost covered by West End Gallery, in collaboration with the winning student.

No, but all frames must be of acceptable standard.  Mirror plates will be used to secure the work to the wall.  Metal and clip frames are not allowed.

Yes. Other works such as watercolours and prints must be framed behind glass. 

The winning work will be framed by West End Gallery as part of the prize.

No, it does not have to be framed. Box canvases and panels must be of reasonable standard, not bowed or out of square. They may be framed or unframed. If unframed, the sides must be clean and well presented with no visible studs, tacks or staples.

Yes

Yes.  Please see the restrictions on sizes under 'What you may submit'.

No, all artwork must be in its original form. Original artist’s prints are accepted, but not giclee or other reproductions of the original artwork.  Photographs are accepted if this is the only and original form of the artwork. The only exception is site-specific works, which may be represented by photographs.

Yes, subject to commission levied by the museum, which is 48% of the catalogue price [tbc].

No.

On Sunday 17 September 2017 [tbc]