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Got a question about the exhibition?

 

Read the list below and see if we have you covered.

 

If not, you can also check out the Exhibition Terms and Conditions or contact us with your question.

What is Upcycling?

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Recycling is simply the reuse of an item or its resource.


Upcycling is a special type of recycling which adds value
and creates something new ... and preferably fabulous!

 

It is about creatively repurposing old, broken or discarded resources to give them new life.

 

Since this is an Upcycling Exhbition, all entries must be made from at least 80% recycled materials and the best ones will display creative value-adding.

Frequently Asked Questions (entrants)

Do entrants need to live in Perth?

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No.

 

Interstate and Regional participants are welcome to submit enteries but because this is a non-profit event, it would be at your cost.

 

Entrants NOT living in Perth would need to:

 

  • Contact us for the delivery address

  • Enter online

  • Courier your item by Wed 19 Feb – clearly marked so I know which entry it is

  • Pay for a return courier after the exhibition if the item does not sell

 

Please note that while every care would be taken of the entry, we can not be responsible for any mishap related to the courier company or transit and you would be advised to seek insurance if you are concerned.

Who can participate?

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ANYONE interested in Upcycling or keen to try their hand at repurposing is encouraged to dive in and give it a go.

 

While many entrants do identify as Artists or Designers, others are just creative individuals who have never exhibited before but have a knack of reimagining uses for existing resources.

 

As this is an open community exhibition, everyone is encouraged to have a go and we will aim to accept all suitable submissions.

 

The only submissions we would not accept are those that don't meet our criteria, as explained on the Terms and Conditions. For example if they are not made of recycled materials or are impractical to display in our venue.

Can I submit more than one entry?

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Yes - there is no real limit.

 

Your first entry costs $15 and each subsequent entry is $5. (Except for the Unrubbish catergory which is free)

 

However if you have more than a few products, you may be better off to book a stall. Although you won't be in the actual Exhibition itself, stallholders can display as many items as will fit in their allocated 3x3m space and you can sell direct to the public with no commission payable to the organisers, beyond your stall booking fee of $150.

Who is judging the exhibition?

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Our judges are a panel of three independent experts with a collective knowledge of art, design, suatainability and recycling. They will independently evaluate each entry and then collectively decide on the winners.

 

The judges will not be entrants and will not financially benefit in any way from their involvement.

 

Click here to meet the judges!

Do all exhibits have to be for sale?

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Yes. All general entries must be for sale to the public.

 

If your item sells, you will receive 80% of the purchase price and the exhibition will retain 20% as commission towards the event costs. If it does not sell, it will be returned to you.

 

You can set your own price, but we will not accept prices which appear to have been deliberately over-inflated to avoid a sale (eg: if you charge $5 million for a necklace made of recycled bottle tops, we will be suspicious...).

 

If you have an item which you believe would inspire others, but you don't want to sell it or it does not meet our criteria, you can consider a "Showcase Entry" which does not need to be for sale, is not part fo the official competition and has free entry. See our Participate Page for details.

What is the difference between having a stall and entering the exhibition?

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This event has two separate parts:

 

Upcycle Exhibition

Exhibition entries are individual items and MUST be Upcycled. They will be displayed by the organisers and judged within the various categories.

 

The exhbition will be inside the building and in the nearby verandah and courtyard.

 

The cost is $15 for the first entry and $5 for subsequent entries.

 

Items must be for sale and the Exhibition will retain a 20% commission and handle all sales.

 

We will do our best to exhibit ALL entries deemed suitable and meeting our criteria.

 

Sustainability Fair

This is a market-style community event to he held in conjuction with the exhbition on the surrounding lawns and carpark.

 

If you have more than a few items or don't meet our Exhibition criteria, you can Express Interest in having a stall.

 

Although we'll preference Upcycled products, the Fair will also welcome items such as other handmade or vintage goods, food and beverage and information stalls or displays related to sustainability. 

 

If you are interested, check out our Stallholders Page where you can submit your Expression of Interest at no charge.

 

While we can not guarentee to accept all applications, we will let you know as soon as possible and you will not be charged if we are unable to include your stall.

 

If selected, your stall will cost $150 for a 3x3m space for the two days and the exhibition does not take any commission on your sales. You will need to staff the stall yourself and handle all sales.

Will all exhibit entries be guarenteed to be exhited?

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We hope to exhibit all entries.

 

However, we will be unable to accept entries which do not meet our criteria. For example, we would not accept an entry which is not Upcycled (at least 80% recycled), breeches copyright, is not your own work or is not practical for us to display.

 

If for any reason we are unable to exhibit your entry, we will discuss our reasons with you and supply a full refund of the entry fee.

Am I required to attend the whole exhibition?

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No - but you are encouraged to come for as much of it as you can.

 

Entrants are especially encouraged to attend at:

 

  • 2pm Saturday if you want to be the first to see and possibly purchase works

  • 3.30pm Saturday for the Opening Presentations

  • 3.30pm Sunday for the Award Presentations

When should works be delivered and collected?

 

​All entries to be delivered to Earthwise, Subiaco between 10am-12noon on Sat 22 Feb 2014.

 

As this is a relaxed, community driven event, coordinated by an event company rather than a professional gallery, creators will be expected to help locate and display their works, with the assistance of our staff.

 

On Sunday 23 February, creators of all un-purchased works are required to collect their work between 5pm and 6pm.

 

EVOLVE EVENTS take no responsibility for entries not collected at this time and there is no guarantee that they will be returned afterwards if you do not collect at this time.

WIll my work be guarenteed to be safe and protected?

 

Evolve Events will take every care with the handling of all works and everything will be stored in a locked building overnight.

 

However, we are not responsible for the entire or partial loss, non-staging or detention of, or damage to same, or to any person or property, whether arising from accident or other persons or from any other cause.  

 

Our Public Liability Insurance, does not cover damage or loss to your work, so this is your responsibility if desired. We can provide contacts for relevant companies. 

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