English Riviera Summer Open Exhibition | Part of Devon Open Studios 2020.

Artizan Collective CIC welcomes submissions to their annual Summer Open Exhibition which for 2020 will coincide with this year’s Devon Open Studios event. This annual exhibition has grown phenomenally over the past 6 years, and now takes place in an expanded venue on the Torquay high-street. Representing more than 100 artists, this diverse show is a highlight of the Devon summer visual arts calendar.

The exhibition is a great opportunity for Devon Open Studios participants but is also open to any UK or international artist. Full submission criteria are below.

Submissions

• Each artist can submit up to 6 works for selection
• Works will either be selected (these will be guaranteed to hang) reserved (these will be requested for delivery and stored on the gallery floor for viewings; they may also be hung) or unsuccessful (these will not be displayed). All submissions will be listed publicly in the online gallery
• A completed submission consists of a fully completed booking form and the appropriate fee.
• This is a selective exhibition; entry is not guaranteed at the point of submission and no refunds will be given to those who do not have work selected.
• Full exhibition terms and conditions can be found here: [https://bit.ly/3c5tdmd]

2D Submissions

• A single submission is considered to be any work up to 60x60cm inclusive of framing
• Any work with a dimension greater than 60cm and less than 120cm in any direction will be considered as two submissions (for example, if you have works which are 80x50cm you could submit a maximum of three works within the six work limit as each piece would count as two submissions)
• All framing should be completed to a standard sufficient for exhibition (see terms and conditions for full details). If your work falls outside of these requirements but you feel is suitably presented for exhibition you should enquire to the gallery before making your submission.

3D Submissions

• A single submission is considered to be:
  • An individual piece not exceeding 40cm in any direction or…
  • A series of similar works where each individual work does not exceed 20cm in any two dimensions (for example if you are a ceramicist producing a specific series of bowls/mugs etc.). Depending on the size of works between 3 and 8 individual pieces will be accepted and considered as one submission.
• A double submission is considered to be:
  • An individual piece exceeding 40cm in any direction or…
  • A floor standing work
• Additional display conditions for 3D work:
  • Jewellery and very small items should be provided with secure display equipment and artists should consult with the gallery to ensure they are making sufficient provisions prior to submission.
  • If a 3D work is wall display it must be submitted as a 2D Work
  • Where specific display equipment is required this must be specified
  • You may be requested to supply plinths or make additional provisions for display of your work where these are non-standard
• Any artist wishing to submit work exceeding a footprint of 60cm2 should contact the gallery prior to submission

Dates

Submission Deadline: 1st August

Confirmation of Success: 3rd August

Exhibition Start Date: Sunday 23rd August

Exhibition End Date: Sunday 27th September

Delivery Dates: Delivery dates will be confirmed prior to the end of July but will include a number of morning and evening, weekday and weekend slots to provide sufficient opportunity. The final deadline for delivery will be 10am Saturday 15th August

Collection Dates: Collection dates during the week immediately following the close of the show will be confirmed in the first fortnight of the exhibition, and will include a number of morning, evening, weekday and weekend slots. The first two-hour collection window will be on Sunday 27th September, one hour after exhibition close.

Launch Day Event: Saturday 22nd August (exact timings  and format tba)

Opening Hours: It may be necessary for our opening hours to adjust between now and the exhibition but we intend to open weekends and 3 week days (5 days/week) prior to Devon Open Studios, increasing to 6 days/week during the Devon Open Studios event itself.

Saturday and Weekdays 11:00-17:00

Sunday: 11:00-16:00

Submission Fees

You will need to select the number and type of submissions you want to make (up to 6) after making your first submission.

Submission Type: Standard // First Work: £15 // Additional Work: £7.50 each

Submission Type: Devon Open Studios Participant // First Work: £5 // Additional Work: £5 each

Submission Type: Other Discretionary Submission // First Work: £10 // Additional Work: £5 each

*Other Discretionary Submission available to Arthub members, Devon Artist Network members, Torbay Guild of Artist members, Devon Art Society members, under 25s

Commission of 33% is taken on all works with a 5% donation from this being made to the chosen exhibition charity

Organiser Details

Main Contact: Julie Brandon

Venue Address:

Artizan Collective CIC Pop-up Venue
Unit 5 Fleet Walk,
74 Fleet Street
Torquay
TQ2 5EB