Bootlegs: Terms and Conditions

Bootlegs invites artists to explore fan art and fan fiction through the lens of print. Drawing on the deviant logic of reproduction, remix and circulation that sits at the heart of printmaking, the exhibition leans into spirit of the bootleg. Whether drawing from video games, movies and TV, books, comics or art history, the exhibition reclaims works made in admiration, obsession and creative play.

 

Important Dates

Callout closes: 26 April 2026

Artworks due: 1 - 15 May

Exhibition dates: 30 May - 4 July

Artwork collection: 7 – 11 July

 

Terms And Conditions of entry

  • 1.Entry in the Bootlegs exhibition is free for current Megalo Members and Friends of Megalo.  All entrants must be a current Megalo Member or Friend of Megalo at the time of exhibition.

    2. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that in responding to the themes of this exhibition, you do not steal or infringe upon the intellectual property or copyright of another artist or author. More about copyright law and intellectual property can be found via the Arts Law website.

    3. Works must be delivered to Megalo between Tuesday 5th May – Friday 15th May 2026.

    4. All works will be exhibited in the Megalo Gallery from  30th May - 4 July 2026.

    5. A maximum of ONE work can be submitted by one artist, as long as the total size of all works does not exceed 150cm in any direction (H x W x D). Entries must be the original work of the entrant.

    6. All works must be delivered on time and clearly labelled with the Artist Name, Work Title, year, medium, edition number and the sale price. Megalo does not take responsibility for the works prior to and following the exhibition.

    7. Works should not be framed or mounted. If works are delivered framed or mounted, Megalo staff will request artist approval to remove frames/mounts prior to hanging; and if approval is not granted, works may not be exhibited.

    8. Works will be hung using Megalo standard magnets, unless alternative hanging means are supplied by the artist with clear installation instructions.

    9. Entrants are required to provide artwork details and sale price (where applicable) by Friday 15th May 2026.  If the work is available for sale this must be indicated in the application, with a retail price set by the artist during the application process. This price must include 30% commission to be retained by Megalo should the work be sold during the exhibition dates.

    10. The Megalo exhibition program is open to all artists over the age of 18 at the time of submission.

    11. All works must be packed up and collected from Megalo Print Studio from Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11 July.  In the event that an artwork is not sold during the exhibition, return of artworks is the responsibility of the entrant and includes the cost of shipping to return artworks where in person collection is not possible during the specified dates.

    12. Megalo reserves the right to exclude from exhibition any work submitted that breaches these terms and conditions or cannot be exhibited for any reason. If in the unlikely event that an artwork cannot be exhibited for any reason we will contact you to discuss any options available. 

    13. If the entrant has a professional agreement with a gallery or agent they must refer to their contract and consult with their representative prior to application. Megalo accepts no responsibility for the details in a contract between an artist and their representing gallery.

    14. The entrant warrants that they own the intellectual property rights in their entry and that any intellectual property rights and moral rights of a third party have not been infringed. Intellectual property rights of entries remain with the entrant as the copyright owner. It is a condition of entry that the entrant grants to Megalo without conditions, a perpetual royalty-free license to use, publicly display, publicise, reproduce the entry or part of an entry, including in electronic form and broadcast, for publicity, promotional, educational and administrative purposes associated with the Megalo Exhibition Program.

  • 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.

 

FAQs aND GUIDELINES

  • 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.

    Your artwork can include multiple parts or components as long as they fit into the size limit of 150 × 150cm.

  • No! The exhibition is for printmakers everywhere.

    All works must be clearly labelled and delivered either in person or by post before 5pm, Friday 15 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.