Art Roundhay Park - Summer Show 2024 - Call Out For Artists

Deadline: 10/05/2024

City: Leeds  |  Region: West Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  The English Art Co.

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ART ROUNDHAY PARK - SUMMER SHOW 2024! June July August 1.6.24 - 29.8.24 We’re now planning our next show and are seeking new artists to join our local and regional artists and printmakers. We're looking for a cross-section of work that is created and produced in Leeds, Yorkshire and the north of England; original art, prints and ceramics by artists, producers and printmakers.

ART ROUNDHAY PARK - SUMMER SHOW 2024

June July August 1.6.24 - 29.8.24

We showcase new works by artists David Lyon Art, Samantha Ward Art, Ryoko Minamitani and other local and regional artists and printmakers.

We're looking for a cross-section of work that is created and produced in Leeds, Yorkshire and the north of England; original art, prints and ceramics by artists and printmakers.

We're also looking for designer makers that are unique and that represent their art.

Art Roundhay Park is located at The Mansion Conservatory within the beautiful surroundings of Roundhay Park, Leeds.



Exhibition + Gallery Shop: 10 am - 4 pm daily, 7 days a week.

It's free to submit and free to visit.

Theme

  • Nature, landscape, woodland, wildlife, rivers, seas, flora, fauna, botanical;
  • To take us through early to late Summer;
  • Or perhaps location-based with a local, Yorkshire or northern flavour;
  • The coast, Roundhay Park, Harewood, the Yorkshire Dales, the North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire, North East, the North in all its beauty;
  • We want to explore different mediums, textures, and colour ways, but always with nature, landscape, flora fauna and wildlife in mind.


Deadlines:

• Artist submission: 10.5.24

• Artist notified: 14.5.24

• Images for leaflet 16.5.24

• Artist delivery: 28.5.24

• Exhibition Opening: 1.6.24

• Exhibition Closing: 29.8.24


One panel per artist

• Panel size: 1981 high x 838 wide x 35mm deep

• Two pieces on one panel (max)

Dimensions not to exceed 70cm wide (finished size if framed) 


Artists - Charges (+vat), sale or return basis



Option 1 - SHIFT - One day per month

• Artists have the option to do a full day’s shift per panel(s) per month. 

• This gives the artist the opportunity to meet the customer.

• Commission: 35% (+vat)


Option 2 - NO SHIFT

• Commission: 45% (+vat)


Artist Shift

10 am - 4 pm one day a month



Commission charges to include:

  • Promotional material and signage
  • Staffing
  • On-going PR and promotions to local media, press and social media
  • Pdf files to artists to email to all guests/databases/customers, supplied on request


Submission

Please submit here with images of up to 4 pieces (max), to include

• Title

• Medium

• Size

• RRP

• Year Created

• Bio (100 words)


Delivery

  • All artists are responsible for shipping their work to and from the gallery, insuring their work whilst in transit.


  • Delivery requirements - please note below:
  • All items/works of art to be supplied framed, with D-rings, strung and ready to hang, labelled and packaged up securely and supplied with a consignment note.

Website Pricing
  • Please note! We appreciate you need to cover your costs and our charges but all pieces exhibited at Art Roundhay Park must retail at the same prices as available on your website and other retailers. If you want to be different, don’t sell the same work on your website or let us have an exclusive range of art or prints.


  • Insurance:  We're not covered by contents insurance but are for public liability. Everything will be manned during the period, and we will do our utmost to take care of your art/product.


  • Producers: merchandising requirements Please supply merchandising for your own products or props and guidelines as to how to display your product. Good display always sells.


  • Images: Please supply images of your work – as jpegs,  a maximum file size of 4MB each. These images should be labelled with your name and title of the piece (abbreviated). This plays a strong part in SEO. Please bear in mind that the quality of these images will play a strong role in the marketing of your work and we may urgently request higher resolution for print and adverts.


  • Photography and permissions: All images supplied by participating artists will be used for marketing, on our website, for social media and marketing materials, unless otherwise advised.

 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Artists from Leeds and Yorkshire, who were born, have studied or are now living and practicing, in the region. You may have moved away but you need be connected to the region to apply.
When is the deadline?
June July August 1.6.24 - 29.8.24
Call out Launched Saturday 20.4.24
Artist submission: 10.5.24
Artist notified: 14.5.24
Images for leaflet 16.5.24
Artist delivery: 28.5.24
Private View: N/A
Exhibition Opening: 1.6.24
Exhibition Closing: 29.8.24
How many works can I submit?
4 max.
When is the delivery date?
Artist delivery: 28.5.24.
When do I need to collect my work?
3.9.24.
How much does it cost?
Artists - Charges (+vat), sale or return basis
Option 1
Commission: 35% (+vat) plus one day’s cover a month.
Artists to do a full day’s shift per panel(s) per month. This gives the artist the opportunity to meet the customer.

Option 2
Not able to do a shift?
Commission: 45% (+vat)
Are there payments to artists?
Yes if sold, minus commission (+ vat).
Is there a private view / opening?
To be confirmed.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
10 am - 4 pm, open every day, 7 days a week, 363 days a year.
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Advertising, social media (Facebook, Instagram), press releases to local press, leaflet drop and posters distributed locally; banner x 4 displayed and local signage.
Do I need to be present?
Yes, when covering for the day a month.
No, by prior arrangement.
Where will the exhibition be listed?
Eventbrite, Roundhay Park website, Leeds Inspired, Visit Leeds, TripAdvisor, Local press, The English Art Co website, partner websites.
Advertised in Yorkshire Living and other local publications.
If I opt for Option 1, with shift, one day a month, will I be given training?
Yes of course, we send details through beforehand, run through things with you and spend some time with you beforehand. The following month the keys are collected from the cafe and you will open up, and lock up. It's very straightforward and easy.

It’s a lovely environment, the visitors are very chatty and engage in the art. It can be busy, it can be quiet, there is no telling; we invite artists to bring some art, drawing, painting, work, a book, something to do in case it’s quiet.

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