Wrexham Open 2015
Open Submission Exhibition
The Wrexham Open is an open submission exhibition held at Oriel Wrecsam. It is open to all artists, professional, amateur or students, of any age and ability. All art forms are accepted, including but not limited to:
Drawing / Printmaking / Photography / Painting / Illustration / Ceramics
Textiles / Jewellery / Sculpture / Design / Architectural Models & Drawings
Craft / Digital / Film/Books / Environmental Art / Performance
TIMETABLE
- ON-LINE PAYMENT
You need to pay online in advance of submitting work by 27 September 2015. You must bring a copy of this form (including payment reference number) when you deliver your work.
- WORK SUBMISSION
To be received at Oriel Wrecsam between 28 September – 1 October 2015.
(between 10:00-16:00)
We do not accept postal entries.
- COLLECTION OF WORK NOT SHORTLISTED
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email by Wednesday 7 October
Works not shortlisted must be collected between 12-16 October (10:00-16:00)
Please note: Works not collected within this time frame, without prior consent, will be disposed of.
- EXHIBITION
10 October -19 December 2015
Wrexham Open Awards Ceremony Saturday 5 December 2015 18:00-21:00
ELIGIBILITY
Any artist can apply.
SUBMISSION
Artists may submit up to 3 works completed within the last 3 years.
A fee of £12/£8 is payable in advance via the online payment.
For concessionary rate proof of ID will be required at submission of the work
Fees are non-refundable.
A completed entry form is required on submission.
All work must be labelled on the reverse. Please tape 1 to the back of the work and attach another to hang over the front of the work. Work must be clearly marked with the artist's name and number 1, 2, 3 corresponding to the application form.
The information from your application form and these labels will be used for the list of works. Please save this completed form on your computer and send a copy to
ENTRY FEE
Payment is ONLINE ONLY at
Click “Oriel Wrecsam” in the left-hand column under “payment type”
Submissions Fee for The Wrexham Open up to 3 works £12
Submissions Fee for The Wrexham Open (student/unemployed) up to 3 works £8
The submissions are subject to VAT at 20%
The deadline for payment is midday on 27 September 2015.
All work must be delivered to the organiser:
Oriel Wrecsam,
11 Chester Street,
Wrexham, LL13 8BE
01978 292093
FRAMING
We will accept 3-dimensional work. All wall-mounted work should be framed and mirror-plated (unless prior permission has been sought with Oriel Wrecsam). We can accept stretched canvases provided they are mirror-plated. Clip frames are not acceptable. Please contact the gallery before bringing in your work if it cannot be framed or mirror-plated. If the frame is integral to the work please contact the gallery before submission.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
All works are insured whilst on exhibition. At all other times insurance should be taken out by the artist if required. The work will be handled with maximum care. The organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage during transportation, handling or installation. Oriel Wrecsam reserves the right to refuse work deemed to be hazardous, inappropriate, or still wet.
COPYRIGHT PERMISSION
In submitting the application form you give us permission to use images of your work for publicity purposes. We may also use your work on the Oriel Wrecsam, Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC), Facebook, Twitter and Blog. Copyright remains with the artist.
EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place at Oriel Wrecsam in Wrexham. All artists are invited to the opening event on 10th October 2015 13:00-16:00 and the awards ceremony on Saturday 5 December 2015 18:00-21:00.
SALES
We prefer that work is for sale. A commission of 30% + VAT will be deducted from work sold. This should be reflected in the price stated on the application form in £ sterling (GBP).
AWARDS & PRIZES
- Professional Prize £400
- Amateur Prize £200
- Children and Young Persons Prize £100
- Student Prize £200
- Peoples Prize (Selected from shortlisted works by members of the public) £400
RETURN OF WORK
All work will be available for collection from Oriel Wrecsam on 12-16 October.
Please note: works not collected within 2 weeks of these dates, without prior consent, will be disposed of.
For more information contact
Wrexham Open 2015 Submission Form
Please complete details below and submit via email to
Surname______
First Name______
Address______
Postcode______
Country______
Telephone No______
Category: Professional /Amateur / Children and Young People / Student (please specify)
E-mail______
payment reference: WRWP______
I enter Wrexham Open 2015 and I agree to the terms and conditions and pay the fee in pounds sterling (GBP) to WCBC Oriel Wrecsam.
Signature______
Date______
CHECKLIST (please tick)
Online Payment complete
Email Application form & Payment Reference to:
Print out Application Form & present it along with the work for submission at Oriel Wrecsam, 28 September – 1 October 2015
Ensure that 2 labels are attached per work.
Work must be numbered on submission and must correspond with the details below - with your name and number of images 1-3.
Please use labels on page 5 below
Work 1
Artist
Title
Technique
Size
Price (inc. 30% commission + VAT)
£
NFS insurance value
£
Work 2
Artist
Title
Technique
Size
Price (inc. 30% commission + VAT)
£
NFS insurance value
£
Work 3
Artist
Title
Technique
Size
Price (inc. 30% commission + VAT)
£
NFS insurance value
£
For more information contact
A Welsh version of this submission/application form is available upon request.