Free Painters and Sculptors OPEN Exhibition 2013

Free Painters and Sculptors OPEN Exhibition 2013

 

WHEN: 2-7^th December 2013

WHERE: Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

 

GALLERY DETAILS:

 

The Menier Gallery offers a dramatic space to view and exhibit works of contemporary art and design. The gallery is situated within the historic Menier Chocolate Factory, minutes from London Bridge, Borough Market and Tate Modern. The gallery is located at the heart of one of London’s artistic hubs, andattracts many visitors, including art lovers, theatregoers, local residents and tourists.

 

The venue has approx 110m of linear wall space and 140 m2 of floor space.

 

http://www.meniergallery.co.uk http://www.meniergallery.co.uk/Menier_Gallery/Gallery_Hire.html

 

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

 

Friday 1^st November: Submission form and images of proposed work

 

Friday 8^th November: Selection of work notification

 

DELIVERY AND COLLECTION OF WORK:

 

Delivery dates:  Sunday 1^st December at the Menier Gallery – 10 – 11am

 

Collection Dates: Saturday 7^th December – 4pm

                          

Private Views: Tuesday 3^rd December - 6pm till 9pm

                         

 

EXHIBITION THEME:

 

No theme – open to all 2D and 3D work except photography

 

 

EXHIBITION CHARGES:

 

Submission fees:

 

FPS Members – Free 

Non FPS members £30 for up to 3 works and £5 each for subsequent entries

 

 

 Exhibition Hanging Fees:

 

£50 per metre of wall space for 2D works

 

£50 per sculpture (negotiable depending on size and amount)

 

FPS sales commission: 30% + VAT

 

ENTRY CONDITIONS:

 

This exhibition will be a highly competitive show that will be open to all members and guests artists. We expect to able to showcase up to 50 artists, which will make it the largest FPS exhibition for several decades.

 

Framing:

 

All framed works must be of high quality and contemporary in style (no gold gilt frames etc unless absolutely necessary please)

All works must have D-rings (not mirror plates) as no drilling is permitted in gallery.

 

Stewarding the exhibition:

 

The exhibition will need invigilation throughout the week and with circumstances allowing - all exhibiting artists will be expected to be available for at least one sitting. A roster and invigilation details will be supplied nearer the time.

 

Submitted work:

 

Only work that has been selected will be included in the show, although there will be provision for small unframed but mounted prints in plastic sleeves for the print racks.

 

Artist promotion material:

 

Can I please encourage all artists to get business cards and postcards printed and individual artist’s catalogues can be sold.

 

Exhibition Insurance:

 

Although great care will be taken of the work and Liability insurance will be provided by FPS for the show, artists are encouraged to have their own personal liability and artwork insurance.

 

FPS cannot be held liable for any damage or theft of exhibited artworks.

 

 

Exhibition hanging:

 

The FPS exhibitions team will hang the show alongside the Menier Gallery technician.

 

Once the hanging is agreed, the exhibition as a whole is the responsibility of the gallery curators until the work is due to come down. Any changes or alterations for the duration of the exhibition are the responsibility of the curator.

 

Collection and Delivery of work:

 

Exhibiting artists must ensure prompt collection and delivery within the timings specified – uncollected work will be left with the gallery to dispose of.

 

 

 

Please email Gabriel if you have any questions –fps_submissions@rocketmail.com

FPS Membership and Exhibitions Manager
www.freepaintersandsculptors.co.uk