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2024 LEEDS SUMMER GROUP SHOW

Deadline: 12/06/2024

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

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A group exhibition open to all artists based in the UK.

Established in 2015, this is the 10th Leeds Summer Group Show. We're very excited to return to Leeds Playhouse where the exhibition will be open to the public from 5 July - 30 August and will also be online via www.courtspencer.com. 

The 2024 Leeds Summer Group Show will be an eclectic exhibition celebrating talent from across the UK. There is no theme though we are looking for pre-existing, wall-based work that 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. Please photograph works against a plain wall where possible. 

We encourage you to price your work. A 50% 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 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 £12 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 priced 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. 

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 12 June at midnight (BST). Please read the FAQ section carefully for the information you’ll need to know to submit work. Please also refer to the examples given in the submission form and follow the examples and formatting. 

Artists will be notified via CuratorSpace if the selection panel has chosen their work by 15 June and works will need to be delivered to Leeds Playhouse on Sat 29 June between 10am and 4pm.  All communications with artists about this exhibition will be via CuratorSpace so please ensure you check your account regularly or set up email alerts for when you receive messages via CuratorSpace. 

This exhibition is curated by Courtney Spencer in association with Leeds Playhouse. 

Submission fees

The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.

  • 2024 Leeds Summer Group Show - 12.00 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 Wednesday 12 June. Please submit ahead of this to avoid any last-minute technical issues as we cannot accept any late submissions.
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 Sat 29 June between 10am and 4pm.

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 Fri 28 June. Please note we are unable to courier unsold works back to artists so they must be collected in person.
When do I need to collect my work?
All work will need to be collected from Leeds Playhouse Sat 31 August between 10am and 4pm.

Please note that 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 £12 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 50% 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?
The bar will be open at Leeds Playhouse on Thursday 4 July for an informal opening event between 6 and 8pm. Artists and guests are invited to buy a drink and meet one another at the show.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
The exhibition is open 5 July - 30 August (please see the Leeds Playhouse website for opening times as these vary depending on 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?
It is the responsibility of the artist to cover their work by insurance if they choose to.
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. Please note that if upon receiving the work, the curator feels the work is not suitable for the exhibition, she can choose not to show the work.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
You will be notified via CuratorSpace by 15 June. 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 the curator can 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. 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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