The English Riviera Summer Open is back and we've got two big reasons to celebrate...

• This is a selective exhibition, your fee is paid on submission but will be refunded if you don't have work accepted
• Up to 6 works can be submitted
• Works will have the opportunity to either be:
  • Selected (these will be guaranteed to hang) or
  • reserved (these will be requested for delivery and stored on the shop floor for audiences to view; they may also be hung if space permits at our discretion)
• All successful artists will be entitled to supply, in addition to their accepted work:
  • Up to three mounted and wrapped works for browsers or
  • Up to three additional small for sale products such as catalogues or artbooks, and
  • Greetings cards; either 5 copies of 3 designs or up to 15 original greetings cards
• All selected works will be showcased for a period of 6 weeks as part of Summer on the English Riviera
• Exposure in the English Riviera’s premier selective exhibition gallery
• Opportunity for commercial sales of work
• Features in exhibition print and digital promotional material delivered via the channels of the exhibition curators and partner organisations
• Long-term exposure on the exhibition digital hub including micro-profile and the opportunity for additional features
• Selected artists may be recommended to our partner services to have their work featured in additional online listings
• Exhibition Awards including the English Riviera Award (selected by a guest judge) and the Audience Favourite Award.

Work Sizes, Types and Dimensions

• Works are classified as either:
  • 2D Wall Display
  • 3D Surface Display (not exceeding a height of 60cm)
  • 3D Floor Display

Works of any medium are accepted

• 2D Works:
  • A single 2D entry will not exceed 60cm in any direction inclusive of framing
  • 2D entries exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 1.2m in any direction can be submitted as two entries
• 3D Works:
  • A single 3D entry will not exceed 80cm in any dimension
  • 3D entries exceeding 80cm but not exceeding 1.5m in any direction can be submitted as two entries
  • Small 3D works may be submitted as a series and be counted as one entry but you must contact the gallery before making your submission to confirm if your work qualifies for this
  • Jewellery and small items should be provided with secure display equipment and artists should consult with the gallery to ensure they are making sufficient provisions prior to submission.
  • A 3D work that is wall display should be submitted as a 2D Work
  • Where specific display equipment is required this must be specified
  • You may be requested to supply plinths or make additional provisions for display of your work where these are non-standard
    
    

Dates

• Deadline for Entries: 14th June, Midday 
• Confirmation of Entries: 16th June, Midnight
• Start Date: 7th July, 11am
• End Date: 1st September, 4pm
• Launch Date: 6th July, 18:00-20:00
• Delivery Deadline: 30th June, 16:00 (delivery bookable from 17th -30th June)
• Hang Week: 1st July - 5th July (artists are not required but should be prepared to receive work queries during this period)

Fees

• Exhibition Fees: £30 (payable at the point of submission, refunded if not selected)
• Donation: £5 (optional, non-refundable)
• Single Entry: Based on interest from several artists, we have reinstated single entry submissions. Single entry submissions are charged at £10 but unfortunately are NOT refundable.
• Commission Fees: 35%

Payments can be made at the below link once you have made your submission:

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QECS26EF

All fees go towards Artizan Collective's continuing work to deliver opportunities for artists in the South West.

Venue Address

Artizan Collective Gallery
Unit 5 Fleet Walk
74 Fleet Street
Torquay
TQ2 5EB

Full terms and conditions of entry: www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms