The term ‘bootleg’ traditionally refers to illegally smuggled liquor during the United States Prohibition Era of the 1800s. However, in this context it is inclusive of visual art and media created as a homage, out of appreciation, or to create a sense of belonging to a broader community. This theme is deliberately broad as it aims to be as inclusive as possible. It can range from images such as religious iconography and depictions of mythology, all the way to niche fanfiction and portraits of pop stars, movie posters and art historical references. We encourage you to respond creatively to the theme!

Artworks sold through the exhibition will be processed with a 30% gallery commission.

Don’t forget to add 30% to the sale price of your work!

Please ensure that in responding to the themes of this exhibition, you do not steal or infringe upon the intellectual property of another artist or author.

More about copyright law and intellectual property can be found via the Arts Law website.

This exhibition opportunity is open for all artists to participate. To be eligible, artists should be a current Megalo membership - anyone can join by signing up as a Member or Friend of Megalo today!

There is no entry fee to enter the Wayzgoose exhibition and/or Print Market for Megalo members and Friends of Megalo.

Anyone can join - to sign up click here.

You can enter one artwork for exhibition in Bootlegs.

No! The exhibition is for printmakers everywhere.

All works must be clearly labelled and delivered either in person or by post before 5pm, Wednesday 2 May to be eligible.

If you are sending by post please deliver to PO Box 5449, Kingston ACT and email a tracking number to info@megalo.org It is not compulsory that your project aligns with the Photo Access Partnership or uses photographic media in any way.

The total size of artworks must not exceed 150cm in either direction.

Please contact us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!

All forms of expanded print and/or works on paper are accepted in this exhibition, including traditional forms such as screen print, relief, etching, lithography and photogravure and RISO. Hybrid and digital prints are also accepted, as well as printed forms of text.

Yes! In addition to fan art, large communities of people create fan fiction. In recognition of this, Megalo will accept an excerpt of creative writing for this exhibition. To be exhibited, submit a physical example of your writing, up to 10,000 words maximum or one chapter, in printed form on physical paper.

All works should be delivered unframed. We will use our magnet system to hang unframed works on paper. If your work requires specific or complex hanging, all mounting equipment must be provided with the work along with detailed installation instructions.