The Dean Clough Festive Art Fair is a showcase for Artists, Makers and Designers to promote and sell their work in one of the largest contemporary arts spaces in Yorkshire. The event will take place on 3 and 4 December 2016 at the Dean Clough Galleries and will be an opportunity to share in this collaborative marketing opportunity, showcasing emerging and established talent.

About Dean Clough

Dean Clough is a thriving, privately-owned business community of over 4,000 people in Halifax, Yorkshire. The 20-acre site was once the world's largest carpet factory. The high calibre of its regeneration and its arts programme is widely celebrated.

The Crossley Gallery is one of the largest contemporary arts spaces in Yorkshire. It provides a prime venue for group shows and for artist who paint on a large scale, or who are candidates for major retrospectives. The gallery has also been used for textile exhibitions and display installations. Dean Clough regularly devotes up to nine of its public spaces to a rolling programme of gallery exhibitions that typically reflect contemporary art practice in the North of England. 

Opening Times and Dates:

Saturday 3 December - Sunday 4 December 2016 10am-6pm

Preview Evening: Friday 2 December 5-7pm

Applying & Selection:

Individual and joint applications are welcome. Information about all artists applying to share a pitch will need to be submitted in one form.

Pitches are charged at £30 for a single day, or £50 to book for two days (subject to selection). Pitches include 1 trestle table (typically 4' x 2') and 1 chair. Larger trestle tables and pitches are negotiable.

Complete the submission form to apply and include the following: 

• Full name and address
• Business name (if applicable) 
• Contact telephone number 
• Email address
• Website
• Social Media names (if applicable) 
• 3 images of merchandise
• 1 photograph of a previous stall or an illustration of proposed stall
• EHO evidence (if applicable)
• Food hygiene certificates (if applicable)

Applications will be considered on quality, pricing and variety to ensure we avoid duplication of stalls. Dean Clough is not obliged to accept any applications submitted and will make every effort to take applicant preference into consideration but can make no guarantees. Applicants will be advised in writing (by email or letter) if they have been successful by 3 October 2016.

Once success is confirmed applicants will be sent a pack including marketing materials, details about the pitch, directions, parking information, get in and get out times, and contact details. Fees are payable in advance, within 15 days of receipt of invoice. Pitch fees are non-refundable.

Insurance/Indemnity 

The exhibitor should provide evidence of adequate public liability insurance. Exhibitors are liable for all claims arising from the conduct of their services/unit and shall indemnify Dean Clough against any third party claims arising as a result.

To keep up to date with developments, visit our website

http://thecontentmanagers.com/deancloughfestivefair