Willow Gallery CIC
CALL FOR ENTRIES – Painting with Words Exhibition
The Willow is inviting entries into a special exhibition running in connection with the Oswestry Lit Fest, a celebration of the written, spoken and sung word. This open exhibition will celebrate the influence and inspiration of literature and language on the visual arts. We encourage Artists to explore this interesting and inspiring topic in a broad range of styles, materials and interpretations. A variety of lit fest inspired creative and musical events will also be taking place at the gallery throughout the exhibition. Please visit the gallery website (www.willowgallery.co.uk) and Lit Fest website (www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk) for further information.
Please find further information about entering artwork into the ‘Painting with Words’ exhibition below and contact the Willow Gallery for an entry pack, this can also be downloaded from the gallery website.
Painting with Words Exhibitors Information
Summary: An open exhibition celebrating the influence and inspiration of literature and language on the visual arts. This special exhibition is running in connection with the Oswestry Lit Fest, a celebration of the written, spoken and sung word. We encourage Artists to explore this interesting and inspiring topic in a broad range of styles, materials and interpretations.
Key themes for inspiration:
Literature, language, storytelling, prose, poetry, song lyrics, sung and spoken word,. Myths, legends and local history. Calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts, typesetting, print, bookbinding, paper and print.
Media: Open to all media: paintings, sculpture, original prints, textiles, drawing, ceramics, glass and metal work, photography, etc.
Description: This exhibition will run for 6 weeks. Artists can submit single piece or a series of work, submission fees are according to the space used rather than number of works submitted.
The gallery will be responsible for hanging all artwork.
Exhibition Timetable:
Entry Form + Entry Fee + Signed Exhibitors Agreement, Hand in Deadline: 28th February
Artwork Delivery: Saturday 1/3/14 between 3 and 6pm. (Alternative earlier delivery can be arranged by prior agreement)
Exhibition Dates: 7/3/14 –19/4/14 (6 weeks)
Collection of all unsold artwork: 19/4/14 between 5 & 6 pm or 21/4/14 between 10am & 12pm (Alternative day after this date can be arranged by prior agreement.)
Submission Types and Prices:
Type 1: Maximum total width of all works (inc. frames) ≤100cm - £15
Type 2: Maximum total width of all works (inc. frames) ≤200cm - £30
Type 3: Maximum total width of all works (inc. frames) ≤300cm - £45
Type 4: Maximum total width of all works (inc. frames)≤400cm - £60
Type 5: Plinth for sculpture, ceramics and 3D work – 20x30cm - £15
Payments can be made by BACS transfer to The Willow Oswestry CIC
Sort Code: 60-16-04. Account Number: 74155253
or alternatively you can pay in person at the gallery by cash or card.
Commission:
The gallery takes 35% commission on all artwork sold. Please include this commission within the given selling price on the application form. The Willow Gallery is a community interest, not-for-profit, gallery therefore commission on sales and exhibition entry fees go to supporting the up-keep of the gallery.
Entry Form:
Title your postal application / email: Painting with Words Exhibition 2014
Please send example (JPEG) images of work with the title or post images of your artwork.
A list of the works you wish to exhibit and the dimensions on the attached form.
Submission fee is required to be paid with the entry form.Please indicate any special requests or enquires about hanging unusual work.
Preparation of work:
All framed/canvas work must be mirror plated in the middle of the frame and strung 1/3rd down the frame using D rings and picture cord.
All artwork including sculpture must be clearly labeled on the back. All framed/canvas works must have a luggage style label hanging down from the back of the artwork giving artwork details as described above. This label must be clearly visible when the work is on the wall. The top of the work should also be clearly marked. This is essential for accurate labelling and hanging of artwork.
Artist Statement – All work needs an artist statement included, this should be no larger than an A5 portrait page at font size 14, Garamond style. A statement could elaborate upon your working practices, media used, inspirations, or a literacy piece which accompanies your work and an image of you working, if you wish.
Please send application and enquiries to:
Address:
The Willow Gallery CIC
56 Willow Street
Oswestry
SY11 1AE
Email:
Subject: Painting with Words Exhibition
Email: willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com
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