Artists from the Skipton and Craven area are invited to submit new work on aspects of the heritage of Skipton and Craven. This is a collaborative exhibition between Craven Arts and Skipton Civic Society.

Key Dates

• Applications close: 30th April
• Applicants informed: 10th May
• Delivery of artworks: 29th & 30th September, 10am - 4pm
• Public opening: 10th October
• Exhibition closes: 16th November
• Unsold works to be collected: 17th & 18th  November

During the course of the exhibition, there will be a progamme of heritage talks, art workshops and artist demonstrations. 

The brief

Craven Arts and Skipton Civic Society are looking for new, original artworks that respond to Skipton's heritage of culture, buildings and constructions. Elements might include details of architecture, the design and appearance of Skipton's many historical buildings or structures. Applications are encouraged from painters, ceramicists, glass workers, printers, textile artists, sculptors, jewellers and more. We are not inviting photographic or digital submissions on this occasion.   

An artist may choose to depict an entire building / structure or to take inspiration from one detail. The theme is open to interpretation. The building that inspires your work must be within the research area of the Skipton Civic Society. Buildings may be publicly or privately owned. Structures might include bridges, the canal, statues and walls.  Alist of Skipton's heritage buildings can be found here: 

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/england/skipton-craven-north-yorkshire

Artists may propose / submit up to 5 pieces of finished work to hang / display but  height is limited to 1.5 mtres.  Artists are also invited to submit high quality reproductions of the work they exhibit that will be available in the exhibition shop. 

Judging criteria for proposals

1. Relevance to Skipton's history and architecture

2. The quality of supporting work as displayed on your website or social media

Our commitment to you

If successful, your application will extend your reach to potential buyers and reviewers and help to increase engagement with the arts and culture of Skipton and Craven and attract more visitors to the area. 

Ahead of the public opening, in conjunction with Skipton Civic Society, we will host private views for the local media and press,  the Mayor and local dignatories, businsss owners and occupants of featured buildings and local art educators.

During the course of the exhibition there will be a series of lunchtime talks by the experts at the Skipton Civic Society, a weekend arts project for families, artist demonstrations, a Pecha Kucha style evening, and possibly a pop-up cinema featuring short films of local interest.

Artists are asked ot attend as many events as they can manage. Volunteers will welcome visitirs and be available for sales of work and advice or information.

The exhibition and all the events will be publicised by the Craven Arts marketing team.

Fees

Craven Arts is a charitable foundation that relies upon income from exhibitions, workshops and events to keep the premises open, The exhibition is managed, curated and hosted by expert artists and volunteers.

There is a non -refundable application fee or £8 for members and £15 for non members. Proposals will only be accepted upon receipt of the application fee. Please contact us if you have any questions.  Click here to pay  Craven Arts Members  or  Non-Members    

Craven Arts will charge 20% commission on all sales.

How to submit accepted proposals

Completed works must be submitted on 29th and 30th September, 10am -4pm

Wall mounted work: Artists are invited to submit proposals for up to 5 pieces of work.  Works should not be more that 1.5 x1.5mtr square.  

Sclupture and 3D work: Should not be more than 1.5mtrs in height. Fragile or small, precious work should be supplied with suitable protection. We do have a glass display cabilnet but it would be helpful if artists could supply their own  protective covers / cabinets.

All work must be ready to hang / display when delivered. We reserve the right to reject any works that differ, substantially, from the artist's proposal.