Register your school
You can register your school NOW.
- Create a school profile by registering your school as soon as you can.
- Please note – you will receive an email with a link to create a password for your school profile. The link will only be valid within one hour, so ensure you complete the process within that time.
- Once your school profile has been created with your password, you will be able to log in at any time to enter your students’ works.
Select the artworks
Only choose artworks that comply with the entry requirements.
Photograph and video the artworks
Refer to the photography tips to assist you with preparing your photographs and videos.
Submit entries
Complete the the online submission form by 20 October 2023.
Reminder – GATE schools can submit up to 7 works, all other schools can submit up to 5 works.
It’s that simple! You will receive an email notification for each submission you make. Teachers will be notified by email on 13 November ONLY if any works have been selected.
FAQs
General Questions
Who can enter The West Australian Pulse 2024?
Artworks made in 2023 as part of the requirements for Visual Arts ATAR or Visual Arts General courses only.
About the online entry form
I made a mistake on my entry form. What should I do?
At the bottom of the School Details page sits a list of your submissions. Each of them has a link to edit and a link to delete.
I’ve filled in the form and clicked submit but I’m not sure if it worked. What should I do?
You should receive an automatic email notification. If you don’t receive one, email yr12entries@artgallery.wa.gov.au
When do online entries close?
20 October 2023
About the artwork
What could make my work ineligible for selection?
Artwork must be stable and well-constructed for display.
Artwork must not contain organic material such as soil, flowers, fruit, food stuffs, leaf matter, any other substance that might attract pests.
Do I need to frame the artwork for the online submission?
No. If the artwork is selected, AGWA may advise you of any framing requirements.
How many works can I submit?
Schools can submit up to five works. Only GATE schools are permitted to submit up to seven works.
Do I need to list all materials used to construct the artwork?
Yes, please list all materials used to construct your artwork. e.g. wood, steel, acrylic paint, plastic, paper.
Do I need to describe the fixing methods used to join the elements of the artwork?
Yes. If multiple methods have been used, please specify what methods where. e.g. screws, nails, wood glue, super glue.
Do I need to describe how the work is intended to be displayed?
Yes, if applicable, please include instructions for display. If the work is to be hung on a wall or suspended, does it already have fixings to enable this? Does your work involve any moving parts, electronics such as lights or audio recordings or any other technology or mechanical components? If so, please provide details.
How should I describe the measurements for 3D works or works with multiple part?
Please provide measurements of the overall size of your work when installed. If your work involves multiple parts, please provide measurements for each part. If your work involves a video or audio component, please include the duration of the work in minutes and seconds. EG Duration 2 minutes 30 seconds. Please provide an approximate weight of your work.
About photographs and videos
Do photographs and videos need to be professional?
No. You can use your phone. Refer to our Photography Tips for guidelines about photographing and videoing your artwork.
Do I need to submit a 15 second video?
Only if your work is 3D, sculptural or if you feel photographs cannot show the detail and complexity of a multi -part work, The video must be added as a Vimeo or YouTube link.
Can I submit more than three photographs?
No. You will only be allowed to submit three photographs in total. See our Photography Tips for further clarification.
About the selection process
When will I find out if any of our works have been selected?
Week beginning 13 November 2023.
How will I know if any works have been selected?
Teachers will be notified by email.
Will I be notified if our works have not been selected?
No. Only works that have been selected will receive an email notification.
If our works are not selected, will I receive any feedback?
No. Due to the high volume of submissions, AGWA will not be able to provide feedback.
Questions about delivery of artwork
If my work is selected, when does it need to be delivered to the Gallery?
The artwork will need to be delivered on 20 November 2023.
If my work is selected, can I send a courier to deliver the work to the Gallery?
No. Only regional schools will be permitted to send a courier. Schools are responsible for setting the work up at AGWA for judges to view.
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