The 1k x 1k Art Gallery exhibits Australian & Japanese Artists & Designers that respond to the challenge of creating a single 1000 by 1000 pixel artwork that would best showcase their creative talent & attract Art Lovers & Collectors to their websites

The Artists originally create the 1k x 1k exhibits in many different mediums such as paint, sculpture, installation, drawing & print etc. They then capture the images via a photograph or scan (or they may already be digital) & present them in a 1000 by 1000 pixel format (1k x 1k)

Each 1k x 1k artwork is exhibited without any editorial or comment & instead encourages you to start a dialog directly with the Artist & their art. It's our mission to simply provide a creative challenge & an almost invisible framework in which those connections can be achieved

Everywhere you see the 1k x 1k million pixel masterpieces exhibited (online, magazines, galleries, books etc) will contain a link directing you to the Artist permanent online 1k x 1k exhibition space eg. 1kx1k.com/artistsname. You will then find another link (usually bottom right) that takes you directly to the Artists own website where you can learn more about them, view & maybe purchase their Art

1k x 1k not only connects Art lovers & Collectors to Australian & Japanese Artist & their works in a way that transcends language & cultural differences, but also in the belief that in this increasingly difficult modern economy, many emerging artists are unable support their passion in a financially rewarding manner that they deserve. If you consider the prices that emerging artists fetch for their art minus the cost of equipment, materials, labour, transportation, storage, studio space & lastly the commissions that galleries need to charge in order to cover the costs of displaying their art to the public, which results in a sizable chunk of the artists profits being lost. You soon realise that blood cannot be squeezed from a stone & that there needs to be a better solution to support & promote these emerging Artist

1k x 1k thinks small spaces with lots of direct connections is the key to a low cost effective solution. The unique 1k x 1k exhibition format is a way to provide an alternative to bypass the above problems & although we exhibit 1k x 1k artworks in public spaces, galleries, books, magazines & other media, the main focus is on our online gallery. Our 1k x 1k format means that Artists can transport their art for free by email, have it stored for free, exhibited for free & have traffic directed to their websites where they can build a following & sell their works directly to collectors free from any commissions or fees & retain all of the profits from their dedication to creative pursuits

1k x 1k is funded through the sale of publications, promotional materials & events as well as individuals or groups that wish to sponsor this project. All profits are returned back to 1k x 1k to further promote other emerging Australian & Japanese Artists. Profits help contribute towards the hosting of 1kx1k.com, printing, promotional products, venue hire & staff etc

Interestingly you'll find 1kx1k.com a perfect fit with today's modern technology. Our online gallery features each 1k x 1k artwork with a 40 pixel border top & bottom, making it the exact height dimensions of today's High Definition screens (1080 pixels)

* 'k', is an abbreviation of kilo which means 1000, so the format of each exhibit at 1k x 1k is exactly 1000 by 1000 pixels (1 Megapixel)

All you need to get your Free 1k x 1k Exhibition space is to be an Australian or Japanese Artist or Designer, submit your 1000 by 1000 pixel artwork & have your own website we can link to. Simple!

1k x 1k supports Artist to support themselves
We exhibit, print, host & promote your 1k x 1k without any cost or commission to you. 1k x 1k then directs people to your website for you to sell your works directly to collectors

You retain all copyrights to your work
You're free to use your image in any manner you wish & are able to reproduce, sell or license your work to others, as long as it doesn't restrict us now or in the future to continued usage. The reason we ask, is that 1k x 1k may exhibit your work in galleries & in print or installations that makes it difficult or impossible to retract & as such you agree to give us an UNexclusive licence to reproduce your 1k x 1k in any format we see fit for perpetuity.

Your 1k x 1k WILL NOT be recklessly merchandised by us
Reproductions are restricted to magazines, books, catalogs & posters etc that directly relate to the promotion of your work. We won't print your 1k x 1k on tshirts, mugs etc. Profits from the sale or exhibition of 1k x 1k promotional materials are put back into further promoting 1k x 1k Artists & keeping this service free to exhibitors

BY SENDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR A FREE 1K X 1K EXHIBITION SPACE TO US, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OF THE CONDITIONS EXPLAINED ON THIS PAGE

Your submission should include:

1. Your Real name or the name you go by (if different from your real name). This is the name we will print as the creator of the 1k x 1k & it will also be your 1k x 1k address. eg. 1kx1k.com/yourname (we prefer your real name but the choice is yours). THIS CAN NEVER BE CHANGED, SO CHOOSE WISELY. (in the case of Artists with the same name we will ask for another identifier eg. middle name)
2. Your 1k x 1k image - must be a single image, not a collage of several of your works. 1000 pixels by 1000 pixels exactly at 72dpi, RGB & Format must be a .gif .jpg .tiff .png, No borders, No watermarks, No clip art, No stock images or copyrighted material. Send the highest quality version. Do not optimise the image, we will do that for you. We will try to stay as true to your original image as possible but we may optimise your image to improve download speeds or convert to CMYK for printing
3. Your websites URL. You must have your own website
4. Your nationality eg. Australian or Japanese
5. If your male or female (So we know whether to say visit 'his/her' website etc)

Send to: art@1kx1k.com
Subject: My 1k x 1k Application.

We will review your Application, 1k x 1k Artwork & website. If we LOVE what you create, your 1k x 1k exhibition space will go live. Please note that we don't have the resources to respond to every application that is received. If you receive no response then your 1k x 1k may be in a queue to go live or if unsuccessful we welcome you to reapply in a few months time

Have any questions? Then don't hesitate to contact us & we will try to answer you directly or add them here in the - Frequently Asked Questions section

Q: Is it really free for Artists to exhibit?
A: YES. 1k x 1k will never charge you any fees or commissions to exhibit online at 1kx1k.com

Q: Can I delete my 1k x 1k exhibit?
A: Once your 1k x 1k goes live on 1kx1k.com it can not be removed as it may be in print or in other situations where it is impossible to retract. So please consider exhibiting seriously.

Q: Who is the curator of 1k x 1k?
A: An Australian by the name of Funky Love Bunny with more than 16 years experience in Art, Design, Photography & Events. Funky has a love for both Australian & Japanese people, culture & Art. He is also the creator of iPhography.com - The worldwide iPhone & iPod Photography & Video Movement

Q: When will the first exhibition be?
A: Artist are added as we receive their 1k x 1k art on a first come first served basis so there is no first exhibition as such.

Q: Does 1k x 1k include photography?
A: Most of the exhibitors will need to photograph or scan their works (unless they're already digital) But although we believe Photography to be a great & valid form of Artistry, we feel that it's already very well catered for.

Q: What kind of Art scene / Artists have you invited thus far?
A: 1k x 1k is an open invitation to All Australian & Japanese Artists. Our Aim is to not get too stuck into any one scene, such as too much street art, or too much digital graphics etc etc. We would like to support & promote all styles of Australian & Japanese Art. Almost all high quality submissions are considered

Q: Which Artists will I be exhibiting next to?
A: Every Artist receives their own individual exhibition space eg. 1kx1k.com/artistsname. Artist are added to the gallery index in a random order

Q: Are you going to have theme shows?
A: We may group like Artists occasionally for special exhibitions but most exhibitions will feature random selections of 1k x 1k exhibitors

General contact, questions & feedback:
hello@1kx1k.com

Press Inquiries:
press@1kx1k.com

Post:
1k x 1k
4/11 Lyster st
Coffs Harbour NSW
Australia 2450

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We're always looking for sponsors & gallery/exhibition space for 1kx1k exhibits.
We also need assistance with Japanese translations. If your able to help & would like to assist us with this project, we would love to here from you. If you find translation errors on this site or you can improve it, please contact us

1k x 1k would like to thank the following people / organisations on behalf of all exhibitors for their significant contributions to this project