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Seeking Artists for Sculpt at Kew

Deadline: 28/02/2017

Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew  |  City: London  |  Region: London  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Sarah Ward

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Handmade in Britain are thrilled to announce that they're collaborating with Kew Gardens to curate a five week sculpture exhibition, Sculpt at Kew. They are currently seeking artists - who create beautiful sculptures suitable for the outdoors - to exhibit in this contemporary outdoor exhibition.

Handmade in Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are pleased to announce an exciting new outdoor exhibition as part of Handmade at Kew: SCULPT AT KEW.
 
Taking place from Saturday 9th September to Sunday 15th October 2017, this five-week selling exhibition will offer the opportunity for the presentation of small and large scale outdoor work and installations throughout the gardens. All work exhibited will be available to purchase or commission. On average, over 150,000 people visit Kew during this period so this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work to a new audience of consumers and professionals.
 
SCULPT AT KEW brings together the beautiful natural surroundings of the iconic Kew Gardens with stunning, manmade creations, providing a unique opportunity for artists to show and sell their work whilst allowing the public to enjoy both the sculptures for sale and the botanical gardens.
 
The exhibition will be carefully curated in various spaces throughout the gardens, where visitors will be able to view, purchase and commission the pieces.
 
The event will be directed by Handmade in Britain, with a close partnership with the Kew team. The contemporary approach in the presentation and curation of the event will reflect quality, tradition, heritage and integrity.
 
Handmade in Britain has ten years of experience working on events in the craft and design industry and the launch of Sculpt at Kew sees the continuation of a collaboration between the teams at Handmade in Britain and Kew Gardens. This unique partnership enables us to deliver truly significant international events for makers and buyers of contemporary craft. Kew Gardens is an iconic London attraction, with World Heritage status and unrivalled prestige. The picturesque setting of Kew Gardens is complementary to the work exhibited and Handmade at Kew is fast becoming London’s most exciting, growing consumer event for contemporary craft. Handmade at Kew 2017 will take place from 12th - 15th October 2017.
 
APPLICATIONS
 
Applications are invited worldwide from international contemporary artists working in the following areas: CERAMICS, POTTERY, GLASS, METALWORK, STONE, WOOD and GARDEN, WATER & FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE. The exhibition will seek to achieve a diverse variety of work which will appeal to a broad range of buyers and will focus on quality work with originality for the outdoors that makes a positive contribution to the exhibition.
 
SELECTION
Applications are assessed through a rigorous selection process and assessment is based principally on the information provided in the application and the accompanying images. Additional information on the application form may be used for press and publicity purposes once exhibitors have been selected.
 
CRITERIA
Artists must demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the making process and provenance of materials used. The artist must have applied their skills directly in the creation of the work exhibited. They must have also given consideration to the commercial viability of the work, both in terms of its pricing and appeal to consumers.
 
VENUE
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 3AB
 
DATES
09 September - 15 October 2017
 
COST OF PARTICIPATION
£995.00 + VAT and 30% + VAT Commission on sales.
Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Applications are invited worldwide from international contemporary artists working in the following areas:
CERAMICS, POTTERY, GLASS, METALWORK, STONE, WOOD and GARDEN, WATER & FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE.
When is the deadline?
28th February 2017
How many works can I submit?
Up to 5 large scale pieces
When is the delivery date?
August 2017
When do I need to collect my work?
October 2017
How much does it cost?
£995.00 + VAT and 30% + VAT Commission
Are all works available for purchase and commission?
Yes.
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
10am - 6pm daily
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes. More details here: http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/plan-your-visit/disability-and-access-guide-kew
What's included in the cost of this exhibition?
• Extensive press and publicity campaign and online event promotion including:
• London Underground poster campaign; flyer distribution in all major London venues, galleries, museums,
cafes, restaurants and universities; media partnerships with specialist publications, local and national press;
advertising campaign across relevant print and digital media;
• Private view invitation to key contacts – including media, trade buyers and collectors; regular Newsletters
and dedicated social media campaign to our strong mailing list and followers of Kew Gardens with cross
promotion with specialist groups and organisations.
• Working closely with the curators and the Kew Horticultural team, exhibitors will be given a dedicated curated
space for the exhibition of large scale work in the gardens and ponds.
• A space for the exhibition of small scale pieces in a purpose built retail space within the gardens.
• Dedicated and knowledgeable sales & marketing staff present for the entire period of exhibition.
• The opportunity to participate in artist talks and presentations, arranged by the Kew Gardens team.
• Detailed online listing complete with image and link on the Handmade in Britain website.
• Entry in the show catalogue including a colour image, write up and contact details.
• Comprehensive listing of all products on display in the catalogue.
• Complimentary tickets and private view invitations for your buyers and guests.
• Printed and digital promotional material for distribution within your networks.
Do I need to be present?
No.
How do you decide on proposals?
Applications are assessed through a rigorous selection process and assessment is based principally on the information provided in the application and the accompanying images. Additional information on the application form may be used for press and publicity purposes once exhibitors have been selected.
What is the selection criteria?
Artists must demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the making process and provenance of materials used. The artist must have applied their skills directly in the creation of the work exhibited. They must have also given consideration to the commercial viability of the work, both in terms of its pricing and appeal to consumers.

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