Summer Show 2021

Deadline: 11/06/2021

Venue: Art Roundhay Park, The Mansion Conservatory, Mansion Lane, Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 2HH.  |  City: Leeds  |  Region: West Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  The English Art Co.

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The English Art Co. hosts Art Roundhay Park and is now permanently based at The Mansion Conservatory within the beautiful surroundings of Roundhay Park, Leeds. We showcase new works by artists David Lyon Art, Samantha Ward Art, Ryoko Minamitani and other local and regional artists and producers.

We're looking for a cross-section of work - original art, prints, ceramics - that is created and produced in Leeds, Yorkshire and the north of England, and retails at various price points.

We're also looking for producers, for gifts that are unique and that represent their art.

Date of Exhibition: 10th July – 30th September 2021


Themes

Nature, floral, wildlife, landscape, landmarks;

Floral and natural - woods, floral, rivers, lakes;

Wildlife – swans, deer, herons, ducks, birds, foxes;

Roundhay Park – it's landmarks and architecture - Waterloo Lake, Upper Lake, Barran's Fountain, bandstand, The Mansion;

Landmarks/local interest in Leeds;

Landmarks/local interest in Yorkshire.


One panel per artist

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

Two pieces on one panel (max)

Artists - Charges

Sale or return basis

Commission: 35% (+vat) plus one day’s cover a month

If you’re unable to do a day’s shift please say when submitting.


Browser:
 (subject to availability; commission charged only)

Sale or return basis

35% commission (+ vat)


Artists/Producer Shift

10am - 5pm 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


Open Call Deadlines:

Submissions: 11 June 2021

Decision: Notification 18 June 2021

Delivery: 5 July 2021


Delivery

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

Deadline 5th July.


Images

Please supply high resolution images of your work – as jpegs, at least 350 dpi with a maximum file size of 2MB. 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.


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. 

www.theenglishartco.co.uk

@TheEnglishArtCo #ArtRoundhayPark

 

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Artists from Leeds and Yorkshire, who were born, have studied or are now living and practising, in the region.
When is the deadline?
Artist submission: 11 June 2021
Artist notified: 18 June 2021
Art delivery: 5 July 2021
Exhibition Opening: 10 July 2021
How many works can I submit?
Four
When is the delivery date?
5 July 2021
When do I need to collect my work?
1 October 2021
How much does it cost?
Artists - Charges
Sale or return basis
Commission: 35% (+vat) plus one day’s cover a month
If you’re unable to do a day’s shift please say when submitting.

Artists have the option to do a full days shift per panel(s) per month

Producers + Browser - Charges
Sale or return basis
35% commission (+ vat)
Are there payments to artists?
Yes if sold, minus 35% commission (+ vat)
Is there a private view / opening?
No
What are the exhibition opening hours?
10am - 5pm daily
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Advertising, social media (twitter, Instagram), press releases to local press, leaflet drop and posters distributed locally; banner x 3 displayed and local signage.
Do I need to be present?
No, unless you opt to volunteer a shift
Where will the exhibition be listed?
Eventbrite, Roundhay Park website, Leeds Inspired, Local press, The English Art Co website, partner websites

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