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The Biscuit Factory Foundation presents - OPEN CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ARTIST AWARD

Deadline: 01/04/2018

Venue: The Biscuit Factory  |  City: Newcastle Upon Tyne  |  Region: Tyne and Wear  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  The Biscuit Factory

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OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Biscuit Factory Foundation is delighted to present a national open call for young artists working across various mediums.

THE OPEN CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ARTIST AWARD is an opportunity for artists 35 years old or younger working in the UK today to submit work to be included in an exhibition at The Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle.

OPEN to established and emerging artists that are 35 years old or younger, THE OPEN CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ARTIST AWARD will profile the successful entrants and raise awareness of mixed contemporary art practices. THE BISCUIT FACTORY welcomes submissions including fine art, photography, original handmade prints, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. 

LAUNCHING on Friday 18 May 2018, the exhibition will run until Sunday 19 August 2018. The Biscuit Factory is proud to be part of the Great Exhibition of the North during summer 2018 and as a result we anticipate that the gallery's exposure and footfall could prove to be heightened during this period. 

All work included in the exhibition will be for sale, with 10% of sales going back to The Biscuit Factory Foundation to facilitate future opportunities for artists.

JUDGING will take place during the exhibition, featuring a panel of experts.

PRIZES - The WINNER will receive £1,000 and the opportunity for a solo show of work at The Biscuit Factory, along with a comprehensive press package. There will also be a PEOPLES CHOICE WINNER. Voted for by the public, they will receive a £250 prize. 

HOW TO ENTER - Fill in a submission form via Curatorspace.com. Please submit only one art work per application. The Biscuit Factory are willing to accept up to three applications. Any more than three applications will not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibition. Please read the OPPORTUNITY FAQ for full Terms and Conditions.

THE BISCUIT FACTORY is the UK's largest art, craft & design gallery, set in the heart of Newcastle's Cultural Quarter. House in a former Victorian warehouse, our beautiful gallery spaces, set over two floors, display a range of exciting contemporary fine art, sculpture, original prints, and jewellery. 

THE BISCUIT FACTORY FOUNDATION is a charity that aims to nurture and develop the practice and appreciation of the visual arts in the North East of England through an engaging and varied programme of creative opportunities.

 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Any practising artist aged 35 years or younger on the final day of submission is eligible to enter. International submissions may not be considered due to shipping times and costs. Please note submissions EXCLUDE film and installation artworks. Submissions of film or installation will not be considered.

THE BISCUIT FACTORY will take a commission of 40% from sales to cover exhibition costs, excluding VAT. 10% of all sales (taken from The Biscuit Factory commission) will go back to THE BISCUIT FACTORY FOUNDATION to facilitate future opportunities for artists.
When is the deadline?
All submissions must be made by midnight on Sunday 1st April 2018. Submissions made after this date will not be eligible.
How many works can I submit?
Entrants may submit up to 3 individual artworks. Any additional submissions will not be eligible, and the earliest submissions will be included for consideration.
When is the delivery date?
If your work is elected to be part of the exhibition, the submission must be delivered to The Biscuit Factory on or before 4pm on Monday 30th April 2017. The artist is responsible for delivery of all artworks, and delivery MUST be pre-approved by gallery staff.
When do I need to collect my work?
Any unsold work must be collected from The Biscuit Factory between Thursday 23rd & Sunday 26th August 2018. The gallery must be given at least 48 hours notice of collection. The artist is responsible for collection of all artworks. Any work left at the gallery later than 30th September may be disposed of at the discretion of the gallery without further discussion with the artist.
How much does it cost?
THE OPEN CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ARTIST AWARD is free to enter. THE BISCUIT FACTORY will take a commission of 40% from sales to cover exhibition costs, excluding VAT.
10% of all sales (taken from The Biscuit Factory commission) will go back to THE BISCUIT FACTORY FOUNDATION to facilitate future opportunities for artists.
Are there payments to artists?
Artists will receive payment from sales made during the exhibition via bank transfer. All payments are back dated by one month. Artists must provide bank details in order for payment to be made. THE BISCUIT FACTORY will take a commission of 40% from sales to cover exhibition costs, excluding VAT.
10% of all sales (taken from The Biscuit Factory commission) will go back to THE BISCUIT FACTORY FOUNDATION to facilitate future opportunities for artists.
Is there a private view / opening?
The official launch event will coincide with LATE SHOWS 2018 on Friday 18th May 2018. This is an annual event where cultural venues open late across Newcastle and Gateshead - more information can be found here : http://thelateshows.org.uk/. All artists included will be welcome attend during the weekend events, and to invite guests of their own.
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes, via ramps to the front of the gallery, as well as interior lifts to reach each floor.
Is there a price limit for submitted works?
Yes. Any individual work submitted must be priced at £3000 retail or less.

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