20x20 Vision: an open call for SW UK Artists

Deadline: 04/09/2024

City: Bideford  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  phil parker

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'20x20 Vision is Art Upstairs open call for artists and makers in the SW England to show their work as part of the gallery's programme of exhibitions in 2024. All works, including frames, must be 20x20 either in cm or inches. The exhibition will run from 2nd October to 11th November 2024. Prizes include solo shows at Art Upstairs, another SW gallery and cash prizes. Submission cost £10 for up to four works with ArtMakers (paid members) paying a reduced fee of £7.

20x20 Vision is Art Upstairs open call for artist and makers in the SW England to show their work as part of the gallery's programme of exhibitions in 2024.  

Art Upstairs has been open for a year at 1st Floor, 24 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2EZ.  It is run by artists and supported by ArtMakers, a not-for profit CIC. It is open five days a week during exhibitions from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

  • Submissions are open from Weds 7th August to 4th September 2024.
  • The exhibition will run from 2nd October to 11th November 2024.
  • All works, including frames, must be 20x20, either in cm or inches.   
  •      3D works have a limit of 20x20cm base with max 20”x20” height
  • Any medium or subject is acceptable from drawing and textiles to oil paintings and ceramic works.
  • Artmakers will take a 35% commission on all works sold at the exhibition with a reduced rate for ArtMakers premium and standard members of 30%.
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  • Prizes include:

A solo show at  Art Upstairs Gallery and another at 'Art Plus Frames' gallery in Crediton, which normally hosts collective shows of SW artists and is open five days a week.

Cash prizes include the ArtMakers prize of  £200.

 

Submission fees

The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.

  • Standard fee - 10.00 GBP
  • ArtMakers fee - 7.00 GBP

The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Any artist or maker living or working in the SW England, defined as Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
When is the deadline?
Submissions close on 4th September
How many works can I submit?
Up to 4 works
When is the delivery date?
Monday 30th September
When do I need to collect my work?
Either Sunday 12th or Monday 11th November
Are there payments to artists?
There are prizes for the winners and work can be for sale. Artmakers will take a 35% commission on all works sold at the exhibition with a reduced rate for ArtMakers premium and standard members of 30%.
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes, Friday 4th October
What are the exhibition opening hours?
10.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday - Sunday
Does the location have disabled access?
Sadly not, owing to a narrow stair access.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Art Upstairs runs a daily social media campaign, reaching upwards of 15,000. In addition a PR programme of news releases for regional and national magazines plus local media interviews will be undertaken.
Do I need to be present?
No
Where will the exhibiton be listed?
On the ArtMakers website and as a virtual exhibition on ArtPlacer

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