Exhibition Closes: Saturday, 9th September at 5 pm
Unsold Work Collection: Saturday, 9th September 5 pm – 6 pm
Stewardship
All exhibitors are expected to share in stewarding
Please contact Ian Pethers to offer your services
Non exhibiting members are also invited to steward
A final roster will be sent to stewards before the exhibition
Some members will be needed for emergency/reserve list
Categories of Works
Artists may submit work in any of the following categories:
Framed original works (for hanging)
Mounted, unframed originals (for browser)
Mounted, unframed prints (for browser)
Cards: hand-painted or printed
3-dimensional work and sculpture
Exhibition Set-up and Dismantle
Help is needed to set up and dismantle exhibitions
If you can help, please give your name to Ian Pethers – 01822 834289
Use transparent film (not cling film)
Conditions for Submission
General
Commission on ALL sales: 30%
All payments for sold pictures will be made by post
All works are exhibited at the artists’ own risk
All work must be original (the artist’s own work and composition)
First time exhibitors should clearly mark their Entry Forms with a large letter ‘N’
Framed Original Works
A maximum of 8 large pictures and 4 small pictures (small pictures: maximum 10”x 8” glass size – i.e. inner frame)
All work must be labelled with a stick-on label at the back with the following details printed clearly and, ADDITIONALLY, a luggage-style label to hang over the FRONT of the work with the same information
a) Title of Work b) Medium used c) Name of Artist d) Price of work
Works that have previously been shown at this exhibition may be resubmitted regardless of age
Minimum price for each large work exhibited: £50
Minimum price for small pictures exhibited: £20
Only one “Not for Sale” picture accepted
If a picture is sold and taken away you may replace it with another of your works (at no extra charge)
Mounted, unframed originals (for browser)
Paintings previously shown at this exhibition will be accepted
Up to 5 original works unframed and mounted (except oils)
Works must be firmly backed and neatly covered with transparent film (not cling film)
Clearly identify each item with artist name and price
Mounted, unframed prints (for browser)
Up to 10 prints (mounted and wrapped in transparent film)
Works must be firmly backed and neatly covered with transparent film (not cling film)
Clearly identify each item with artist name, price and reproduction method
Please price in round figures – multiples of 50p
Cards: hand-painted or printed
A maximum of 20 hand-painted cards and a maximum of 50 printed cards
Clearly identify each item with artist name and price
Please price in round figures – multiples of 50p
No late additions to, or withdrawals from, stock will be permitted
Unsold cards must NOT be removed at the close of the exhibition until sales totals have been agreed
3D work and sculpture
Due to limited space, large or unwieldy items cannot be accepted
Submission Process
Complete the appropriate entry form
For original works, including 3D art, submit the form with appropriate fees (see below)
No late entries, alterations or withdrawals will be permitted
Phone entries will not be accepted
For cards and prints, submit form and fees on handing-in night
Entry Fees
Framed original works
£3.00 per entry, picture size up to 24 inches (length or breadth)
£5.00 for any picture exceeding those dimensions
Mounted, unframed originals (for browser)
£1.50 per entry
Mounted, unframed prints (for browser)
£1.00 per entry
Cards: hand-painted or printed
£1.00 per 10 cards
3D work and sculpture
£3.00 per free-standing work
£5.00 per sq foot of display case
Presentation of Pictures
Ready for hanging with D rings approximately one third of the way down from top of frame with picture cord pulled taut
All paintings on canvas may be submitted without a frame, provided the sides are neatly finished
Clip frames will not be accepted
Unsuitable frames will not be accepted
Trophies and Awards
Awards will be presented during the AGM / Enrolment Evening on Monday 6th October 2025
THE WARD TROPHY and a cash prize of £50 will be awarded for the picture voted ‘Best in Exhibition’ by the viewing public during the Preview Evening
THE NICHOLS TROPHY will be awarded for the ‘Best New Member/first time Exhibitor’ as voted for by the viewing public during the Preview Evening.
