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2023 LEEDS SUMMER GROUP SHOW

Deadline: 25/06/2023

City: Leeds  |  Region: West Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Courtney Spencer

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An exhibition open to all UK based artists.

This annual group show was established in 2015 and we're very excited to return to Leeds Playhouse. The exhibition will be open to the public 22 July - 7 Sept and will also be online via www.courtspencer.com. 

The 2023 Leeds Summer Group Show will be an eclectic exhibition celebrating talent from Leeds and beyond. It is open to all UK based artists. There is no theme though we are looking for pre-existing, wall-based work and can be hung on the hanging system in the venue (please see the FAQs for further details). 

Please note when submitting images these will need to be as jpegs and ready to be uploaded onto the website that will accompany the exhibition. 

We encourage you to price your work. A 25% commission will be taken on all sales so please account for that when pricing your works. Prices will be listed on the website with buyers responsible for paying for postage and packaging. We will oversee invoicing, payments, packaging and postage. Artists will be asked to invoice us at the end of the show for any works sold. 

By submitting works you are agreeing, if selected, to allow us to use images of your work on the website and for promotional material related to this exhibition. 

There is a submission fee of £10.94 which allows you to make up to 5 submissions of individual works (diptychs, triptychs etc can be considered one piece, though must be captured in one image and prices as one piece). This fee is to contribute towards admin and associated costs with putting on the exhibition. If the fee is a barrier that will stop you from submitting please message us. 

Please submit each artwork as a separate submission. After you have sent the first submission and paid the fee, you will be able to make four further submissions.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday 25 June at midnight (BST). Please read the FAQ section carefully for the information you’ll need to know to submit work. And please also refer to the examples given in the submission form.

The selection panel is made up of Courtney Spencer (artist, curator and founder of The Art Court), Nigel Walsh (Curator of Contemporary Art at Leeds Art Gallery) and Helen Dryden (artist and curator of Compact Contemporary).  The panel will meet the week of the deadline and artists will find out if their work has been selected by 3 July. 

This exhibition is co-curated by Courtney Spencer and Helen Dryden in association with Leeds Playhouse. 

Submission fees

The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.

  • 2023 LEEDS SUMMER GROUP SHOW SUBMISSION FEE - 10.94 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.

Contact the curator
When is the deadline?
All submissions must be received by midnight (BST) on Sunday 25 June.
How many works can I submit?
You can submit up to 5 pieces of work. Please ensure you upload a photo of each piece. By doing so you confirm you own the rights to the image and consent to us using the image/s and details of the images on the website, social media and online marketing materials in relation to the exhibition.
When is the delivery date?
All work must be delivered to Leeds Playhouse on Mon 17 July between 12noon and 5pm.

If using a courier all parcels must be marked FOA Courtney Spencer, Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP and must be received at the venue by Mon 17 July.
When do I need to collect my work?
All work will need to be collected from Leeds Playhouse between 10am-5pm, Fri 8 and Sat 9 Sept.

We are unable to courier unsold works back to artists and are unable to store work beyond this time period. Unsold works left on site may be disposed of.
How much does it cost?
There is a submission fee of £10 (+admin fee) to contribute towards expenses and admin associated with putting on the exhibition.
Does my work need to have specific fixings for your hanging system?
Yes, all work must be fitted with D rings with wire/string and be ready to hang. We are using a hanging system so need to be able to put your work on a hook via D rings. IMPORTANT: If works are not ready to hang they won't be able to be accepted and will not be included in the exhibition. Those selected to be part of the exhibition will receive further details about D rings.

Please note that works must be no taller than 2m and weigh less than 10kg.
Is this a selling show?
Yes you can sell your work. A 25% commission will be taken so please account for this in your pricing. You can price your work or state that it is not for sale (NFS). Price on application (POA) will not be used.

All works that are for sale will be listed with the price plus postage and packing.

Courtney Spencer will take all sales enquiries, will invoice buyers and once payment is received will ask the artists to invoice for prompt payment to the artist.
Is there a private view / opening?
TBC. We hope to be able to confirm this when we get in touch with all artists to let them know if their work has been selected for inclusion.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
The exhibition is open 22 July - 7 Sept 9am-5pm, Mon - Fri (plus show times)
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes Leeds Playhouse is accessible throughout, it has accessible toilets and Changing Places toilets are accessible with a radar key that is available via the Box Office.
Do I need to be invigilate at the venue?
Box Office staff will be available to answer queries and assist visitors. Artists are not required to invigilate the exhibition, there is no invigilation as such.
Do I need to insure my own work?
Yes, your works should be covered by your own insurance and should you need to make a claim you would need to cover your excess.
How do you decide on proposals?
A selection panel made up of curators, artists and industry professionals review the submissions to make a final selection.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
You will be notified via CuratorSpace by 3 July. If your work/s have been selected you will be given additional details about about fixings for hanging your work, drop off and collection of work, a bespoke graphic to help promote the exhibition to your networks, and be able to answer any questions you may have.
Are there any limits as to the type of work you're looking for?
We can only accept wall based works this year. Individual pieces must not exceed 2m in height and weigh no more than 10kg. All works should be family friendly as the exhibition is in a public space and all are welcome.

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