Applicants must read and agree to these Terms & Conditions before submitting.
1. Eligibility
1.1 Applicants must be living artists aged 18 or older.
1.2 No restrictions on theme, training, or nationality.
1.3 Relatives of jury members, gallery employees, or artists/photographers already represented by BBA Gallery are ineligible.
1.4 Applicants must not have exclusive gallery representation (non-exclusive contracts are allowed).
1.5 Applicants must be the sole creator and owner of submitted works, holding all moral and intellectual property rights, and indemnify BBA and sponsors against third-party claims.
1.6 Submitted images must accurately represent the artwork; dimensions and format must match those available for exhibition.
2. Application Process
2.1 Entry fees are set on the BBA website, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
2.2 Invoices are issued only after payment is made.
2.3 Incomplete or late entries will not be accepted after the deadline.
2.4 Submission deadline: 24 November 2025, midnight (CET).
3. Selection & Curation
3.1 BBA reserves the right to reject works deemed unsuitable for exhibition.
3.2 All artworks must be ready to send and arrive on time as per curatorial decisions. 3.3 Final curation is by BBA Gallery; presentation format will be agreed with finalists (e.g., digital display or physical exhibition spot).
3.4 Artists must maintain a consistent retail price for their work regardless of venue or sales channel.
3.5 Production costs (including framing and shipping) are the artist’s responsibility.
3.6 Artwork is only insured by BBA during the exhibition; transport insurance is the artist’s responsibility.
3.7 Jury and gallery decisions are final.
4. Obligations if Selected
4.1 Selected artists must complete and return required forms, arrange shipping, and collect works within BBA deadlines.
4.2 Post-exhibition packing is handled by BBA if the artist is unable to be present; shipping to and from the exhibition costs are the responsibility of the artist.
4.3 Artists must ensure up-to-date contact details are provided and agree to be contacted before and during the exhibition.
4.4 Artists should make every effort to attend the opening events.
4.5 Shortlisted artists must sign an Exhibition Participation Agreement to take part in the 2026 BBA Artist Prize at BBA Gallery.
4.6 Prize winners will receive separate contracts: a) Solo show winners – solo exhibition contract. b) Artsy profile winners – 12-month consignment agreement.
4.7 Prize money is invoiced after the exhibition; First Prize winners may invoice 50% immediately and 50% later for solo show production costs.
5. Sales & Commission
5.1 BBA handles all sales; artists receive 50% of the total sale price once payment is received.
5.2 BBA retains a 50% gallery commission.5.3 Discounts will be shared equally between BBA and the artist.
6. Image Use & Rights
6.1 Artists retain full copyright.
6.2 By submitting works, artists grant BBA and prize partners a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use images for promotion (online, print, paid and organic).
6.3 Where possible, BBA will credit the artist’s name or social media account.
6.4 Artists are responsible for protecting their work from misuse; BBA is not liable for third-party infringement.
6.5 Images and photographs taken during openings and exhibitions may be used by BBA and partners for current and future promotion.
7. General Provisions
7.1 Applicant email data may be used by BBA and sponsors for future updates, news, and opportunities.
7.2 BBA reserves the right to change or modify prizes, jury members, or terms before the award closes, notifying applicants accordingly.
7.3 BBA operates under German law for all tax and legal matters.
7.4 Non-compliance with these terms may result in disqualification.