OPEN EXHIBITION 2016.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY.
Please read these conditions carefully. By submitting work to the exhibition entrants accept the conditions of entry. Submissions not complying with the conditions cannot be accepted.
Work to be considered for inclusion in the exhibition will be chosen by a selection panel of invited artists, Academicians and Trustees of the Academy. The panel will meet during mid-August. The outcomes of the selection will be posted on the South West Academy website on Monday 22nd August.
Entry is by the on-line submission process only.
Every attempt will be made to include all selected work in the exhibition, but space limitations mean inclusion is not guaranteed. Work not conforming to the conditions of entry will not be included. The exhibition will also include work by Academicians, Associates and invited artists.
SUBMISSIONS:
The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday 7 August 2016.
Entrants may submit up to 4 works. All work must be original and for sale (not Giclee prints) and priced at a minimum of £200 for 2D work and £50 for ceramics or other applied arts. Exhibited work will go on sale at the price stated on the entry form. A commission of 30% is charged on all sales, and artists must include this, together with VAT, if they are registered, in the figure entered on the form. There is an entry fee of £15 per work to cover administrative costs that is not refundable whether your entry(ies) is accepted or not.
PAYMENT:
Images and the payment must be received, via the on-line submission process, by the deadline of 12 midnight on Sunday 7 August.
2D WORK:
This must NOT exceed 1 metre in any dimension, including the frame. Hanging work must be securely strung on the back using D-rings and cord or wire. Work must be labelled on the back with name and address of artist, title of work, medium and price. This same information must be given on a card label attached with string (approx. 30cms long) to the top rear of the frame. For further information and to view the SWAc video exemplar ‘Preparing your work for the exhibition’ please visit the website
All work must be suitably framed or appropriately presented. Work will not be accepted if it is in clip frames or poorly framed. Non-representational works should have TOP clearly marked if appropriate
3D WORK:
This must not exceed 1m square floor space or 2m in height. Quality of presentation including plinths (which must be supplied) will be taken into account by the selection and hanging panel. Works must be portable and structurally sound and not so fragile or unstable that they cannot easily and safely be moved and displayed. Works must be clearly labelled with the title, name and address of artist, medium and selling price. Non-representational works should have TOP clearly marked if appropriate.
JEWELLERY, CERAMICS, GLASS:
Small collections of work in a series will count as one item. Work submitted as a single entry in this manner will be considered for selection as a whole. For the protection of the work jewellery should be submitted in a suitable container and boxes should be provided for items sold. Individual pieces must be clearly labelled with the title, name and address of artist, medium and selling price. Non-representational works should have TOP clearly marked.
TEXTILES:
Consideration must be given to both the presentation and security of textiles on display. Works should be supplied with the relevant means by which they can be securely attached to a wall. Works must be clearly labelled with the title, name and address of artist, size (unframed height x width) in cm, medium and selling price. Non-representational works should have TOP clearly marked.
INSURANCE:
Whilst the utmost care will be taken in the handling and storage of work, The South West Academy will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage. IT IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUCCESSFUL ENTRANT TO INSURE THEIR WORK FOR ITS PROPER VALUE FOR DELIVERY, EXHIBITION AND COLLECTION FROM THE OPEN SHOW.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for submission:
Midnight Sunday 7th August 2016.
Notification of the Selection Panel’s decision:
This will be made on Monday 22nd August 2016 via the South West Academy website where the numbers of accepted entries will be posted.
Delivery:
Should be made to the exhibition space – Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3PU on Sunday 11th September between 4.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.
Private View:
Monday 12th September, between 6.30 and 8.30pm
Exhibition dates:
Tuesday 13 September to Saturday 17 September 2016. Opening hours 10am to 5pm. (4.30pm on Saturday)
Collection:
Saturday 17 September 2016 between 5.00 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
NB Any uncollected work may incur a storage charge.
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