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*Cliftons Art Prize Winner 2012, Vivian Falk, ‘Gai Waterhouse, 4am Training’, Sydney.

ABOUT CLIFTONS ART PRIZE Started in 2001, the Cliftons Art Prize is an annual competition that helps raise the profiles of local emerging artists and encourages corporate patronage of the arts. At Cliftons, we believe visually stimulating environments enrich the learning experience. With a long standing commitment to visual arts, we are proud to host Cliftons Art Prize for another year.

Every year, local artists across Asia Pacific are encouraged to enter the online competition with a submission of their artwork. Entries are reviewed by independent and accomplished judges, who bring a wealth of experience to the art scene. Once finalists are selected, Cliftons will host a four week exhibition at each venue to showcase the finalists’ artworks.

The competition concludes with an awards evening, where a local artist at each of Cliftons ten locations will receive a State or Regional award of $2,000USD. Winners will automatically be shortlisted for the coveted Cliftons Art Prize, an award of $10,000USD.

Cliftons Art Prize celebrates excellence in art communities across Asia Pacific. We look forward to seeing the submissions exhibited at our Cliftons venues in 2013.

ABOUT CLIFTONS Cliftons has 15 years experience providing purpose-built innovative venues for computer training, seminars, meetings and corporate events. Our venues come complete with dedicated customer service teams and world-class technical infrastructure to help deliver your vision.

ABOUT CLIFTONS GLOBAL AFFILIATES To ensure your Cliftons experience is available worldwide, we have a network of Global Affiliates across 6,000 venues and experienced service teams available to ensure your event and training programmes run seamlessly, anywhere in the world.

For more information on Cliftons Global Affiliates, please contact us at global.bookings@cliftons.com

ACQUISITION OF ART & PRIZE MONEY

Winners will receive the prize money in exchange for their winning artworks, which will be permanently exhibited at Cliftons venues for event attendees, trainers, facilitators and clients to enjoy.

State and Regional Winners: $2,000USD, Cliftons Art Prize Winner: $10,000USD. HOW TO ENTER

• All artists must submit an online entry form via www.cliftonsartprize.com with an artist biography, description and an image of the artwork.

• Artists can enter one work of art in their chosen location; either a painting, sculpture, drawing or print.

• Entries must be submitted by 5pm, April 2, 2013. Entries received after this date will not be eligible for judging.

CLIFTONS ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

“A photo captures a moment but only an artist can make a painting capture life and become a memorable experience.” Vivian Falk

This is the vision behind Vivian Falk’s winning portrait ‘Gai Waterhouse’, which depicts the racing champion in her element, training horses at 4am.

Vivian Falk, a Sydney based artist was selected from amongst more than 620 international artists located across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. She was also an Archibald finalist and semi-finalist in the 2012 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize.

‘Gai Waterhouse’ is the newest addition to Cliftons art collection. Vivian’s winning artwork is featured at our Cliftons Sydney venue.

Visit us for a closer look at the ‘Gai Waterhouse’ painting. You will notice that Vivian has used a kaleidoscope of colours that shimmer and change throughout the artwork.

JUDGES

Tim Abdallah – National Head of Art, Menzies Art Brands

Tim Abdallah is a Fine Art specialist with over 20 years experience working in auction houses, public museums and commercial galleries in Australia, England, Germany and Italy. He is a graduate of Monash University and has studied Fine Art at the University of Melbourne and privately in London.

Ian Hamlin – President, New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts

Wellington based Ian Hamlin has been a full-time artist for over 30 years. He showcased his first exhibition at the age of 18 and has held over 40 solo exhibitions to date. Ian became President of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts in 2010 and is also one of their Artist Members.

John Batten – Hong Kong Art Critic

John Batten is a prominent commentator, art critic and curator. He is an advocate for better urban planning and the organiser of the annual charity art event, Hong Kong ArtWalk. John is currently the President of the International Association of Art Critics Hong Kong. His art reviews are regularly featured in the South China Morning Post.

David Bromley – Prominent Australian Printmaker

David Bromley emerged as a popular Australian painter in the mid 1980s and is well known for his Nude Female series of original paintings. He has been a runner up in the Archibald Prize four times, and has held solo exhibitions throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.

DIARY DATES

22 January: Entry submissions open. Entries must be submitted via www.cliftonsartprize.com.

2 April: Submissions close. Entries must be submitted by 5pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, 5pm Western Standard Time, 5pm New Zealand Standard Time, 5pm Hong Kong Standard Time and 5pm Singapore Standard Time.

10 April – 3 May: Judging period.

7 May: Finalists announced from each State or Region will be contacted by Cliftons via phone/email. Names of finalists will be published online.

8 – 24 May: Finalists to deliver artworks to their selected Cliftons training venue during business hours. Artists are required to include frames and fixtures ready for display.

28 May: Four week exhibition of select finalists’ artworks commences at each Cliftons venue. Exhibitions conclude with an award evening celebrating the finalists and winners. 5 July – 12 July: Finalists to collect non-winning artworks from Cliftons venues during business hours.

AWARD EVENINGS AT CLIFTONS

Cliftons Sydney 27 June, 6pm – 8pm Level 13, 60 Margaret Street

Cliftons Hong Kong 27 June, 6pm – 8pm Level 33, 9 Queen’s Road, Central

Cliftons Wellington 27 June, 6pm – 8pm Level 28, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street

Cliftons Auckland 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 2, 45 Queen Street

Cliftons Brisbane 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 24, 288 Edward Street

Cliftons Canberra 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 2, 10 Moore Street

Cliftons Melbourne 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 11, 440 Collins Street

Cliftons Adelaide 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 1, 80 King William Street

Cliftons Perth 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Australia Place, 15-17 William Street

Cliftons Singapore 4 July, 6pm – 8pm Level 11, Finexis Building, 108 Robinson Road

Artist: Vivian FalkTitle: Gai Waterhouse, 4am TrainingMedium: Oil on CanvasSize: 122cm x 214cm

The Cliftons Art Prize 2012 winning artwork is on display at our Cliftons Sydney venue.

To view this artwork, please contact Cliftons via art.prize@cliftons.com.

CLIFTONS ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

CLIFTONS BRISBANE ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

Artist: Trish LinehanTitle: My Monstrous ShadowMedium: Oil and Mixed Media on CanvasSize: 101cm x 76cm

Artist: Bob Schaefer Title: Bates’ Bridge Near DalgetyMedium: AcrylicSize: 100cm x 120cm

CLIFTONS CANBERRA ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

CLIFTONS MELBOURNE ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

Artist: Claire McCall Title: Window of YouthMedium: Oil on CanvasSize: 72cm x 97cm

Artist: Brogan Stanley-Best Title: If OnlyMedium: Chalk Pastel on CanvasSize: 50cm x 60cm

CLIFTONS ADELAIDE ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

CLIFTONS PERTH ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

Artist: Susan Radaich Title: HARD ROCK CAFEMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 78cm x 78cm

Artist: Gary Roberts Title: Mooring No.3Medium: Open AcrylicsSize: 100cm x 40cm

CLIFTONS AUCKLAND ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

CLIFTONS WELLINGTON ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

Artist: Bee Doughty-Pratt Title: First Light at the FloodgatesMedium: Oil on CanvasSize: 120cm x 80cm

Artist: Chan Pak Chuen Title: Self-portraitMedium: Watercolour on PaperSize: 70cm x 62cm

CLIFTONS HONG KONG ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

CLIFTONS SINGAPORE ART PRIZE WINNER 2012

Artist: Kheng Kin Yap Title: Spirit PlaceMedium: Oil on CanvasSize: 31cm x 62cm

1. INTERPRETATION1.1 In these terms and conditions: 1.1.1 “Artist” means the creator of the Artwork. 1.1.2 “Artwork” means a piece of artwork created by

an Artist, submitted to the Cliftons Art Prize via Cliftons Art Prize Website.

1.1.3 “Cliftons” means Clifton Operations Pty Limited A.C.N. 109 332 925.

1.1.4 “Cliftons Art Prize” means art prize run by Cliftons governed by these terms and conditions.

1.1.5 “Cliftons Art Prize Website” means www.cliftonsartprize.com. 1.1.6 “Entry” means a fully completed entry form and

a photograph of the Artwork, submitted by the Artist on the Cliftons Art Prize Website.

1.1.7 “Region” means each of Auckland, Wellington, Hong Kong and Singapore.

1.1.8 “State” means each of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.

2. ENTRY2.1 An Entry must be submitted to the Cliftons Art Prize

Website by 2 April 2013, by 5pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, 5pm Australian Western Standard Time, 5pm New Zealand Standard Time, 5pm Hong Kong Standard Time and 5pm Singapore Standard Time.

2.2 Any photograph of the Artwork must be in JPEG or GIF format. Images must be a minimum of 100KB and less than 1MB.

2.3 Each Artist is permitted one entry. 3. ARTWORK3.1 Each Artwork must be larger than 30cm x 60cm. 3.2 Each Artwork must be available for sale to Cliftons.3.3 Finalists of the Cliftons Art Prize will be notified in the

week commencing 6 May 2013, via phone or email. 3.4 Finalists of the Cliftons Art Prize must deliver their

original Artwork to their nominated Cliftons location of which may be found on the Cliftons Art Prize Website.

3.5 The Artist’s name, address, contact details, the title of the Artwork and the medium must be clearly marked on the reverse of the Artwork.

3.6 Cliftons will display the finalists’ Artworks at Cliftons training venues. The winning Artworks will form part of the permanent Cliftons Art Collection. Artists must collect non-winning artworks at their own expense.

4. PRIZES4.1 Each Regional winner or State winner will be awarded

$2,000USD (Conversion rates $2,000AUD; $15,000HKD; $2,250SGD; $2,250NZD).

4.2 The Cliftons Art Prize winner will be awarded a total amount of $10,000USD (Conversion rates $10,000AUD; $75,000HKD; $12,500SGD; $12,500NZD).

4.3 Each winner is responsible for any and all applicable taxes on prize money.

4.4 Award winners will be announced during award evenings.

4.5 Winning artworks will be acquired by Cliftons. Prize money is payment in exchange for the winning artworks.

5. LOSS OR DAMAGE5.1 Cliftons will not be responsible for any loss or damage

suffered whatsoever to any Artwork while in transit or under the control of Cliftons.

5.2 Each Artist will indemnify Cliftons against all losses, liabilities, claims and expenses arising out of or in any way connected to any loss or damage suffered to the Artwork created by that Artist.

5.3 Each Artist is responsible for his/her own insurance cover.

6. COSTS6.1 Freight costs and all other charges relating to the

delivery and collection of each Artwork entered into the Cliftons Art Prize is the sole responsibility of the Artist.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS7.1 Each Artist warrants that the Artist does not breach any

international copyright laws. 7.2 Any infringement of copyright laws by an Artist will be

the sole responsibility of that Artist.7.3 Each Artist will indemnify Cliftons against all losses,

liabilities, claims and expenses arising out of or in any way connected to any breach of intellectual property rights in relation to the Artwork created by that Artist.

7.4 Each Artist selected as a finalist authorises Cliftons to publish their Artwork free of copyright, totally or partly, in all publications (catalogues, folders, posters, slide shows, media releases, brochures, etc.) related to this art prize, as well as on the Cliftons Websites.

8. DISQUALIFICATION8.1 Cliftons reserves the right in its sole discretion to

disqualify any individual whom Cliftons has reason to believe has breached any of these terms and conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct which may jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the Cliftons Art Prize. Cliftons reserves the right to seek damages and relief from all persons responsible for such acts. Cliftons decision to disqualify any individual is final and there is no right of appeal.

8.2 A disqualified Artist will not be eligible for any prize money.

9. PROMOTIONAL USE OF ARTWORK9.1 Each Artist agrees to allow Cliftons the unconditional

use of the Artwork owned by that Artist for promotions, media, advertising and announcements without compensation, consideration, notice, review or consent where permitted.

9.2 Each Artist may be asked to provide high-resolution files of the photograph of their Artwork for promotional material.

10. JUDGES AND DECISION10.1 Cliftons shall appoint judges who shall select each

winner. No Artist has any say about who is appointed as a judge. The decision of the judges appointed by Cliftons is final. There is no right of appeal. The judges are not obliged to give any reason for their decision.

10.2 All decisions regarding the interpretation of matters including rules and eligibility will be made by Cliftons at Cliftons sole discretion.

10.3 Cliftons will not enter into correspondence regarding the award winners.

11. GENERAL11.1 Employees of Cliftons and their immediate family

members and associated agencies and companies of Cliftons are not eligible to enter the Cliftons Art Prize.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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“Cliftons provides an unprecedented platform to showcase artists’ works to tens of thousands of

people across the Asia Pacific region, providing artists invaluable exposure.”

Vivian Falk, Cliftons Art Prize Winner 2012