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CONCEAL/REVEAL OPEN ENTRY FORM

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We are pleased to share that the Atkinson Gallery will be holding an Open Exhibition in September 2026. The theme is ‘Conceal/Reveal’
The exhibition will be open to the public and will coincide with the Somerset Arts Weeks Festival. We invite artists working in any medium to submit work for consideration to be included in this
exhibition.

Whether you're an emerging talent or an established creator, we welcome submissions from all artistic backgrounds and mediums.

This unique opportunity allows you to showcase your work in a critically acclaimed space, with selected pieces on display from 11th September 2026.

 

Entry and payment deadline: 11pm on Friday 19th June 2026.

Entry fee: £10 per work (£5 for under 25s).

All submissions are by photograph / email only. Please do not send original artworks to the gallery. Each artist may submit up to three works.

Please note: Entries will only be considered if you can guarantee your availability to deliver and collect your work/s on the dates stated in our T&C's below. If you cannot make these dates, please do not apply.

 

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Millfield reserves the right not to hang all selected works whether this is due to lack of space or any other factor which may affect the overall nature of the exhibition. The decision of the Director of the Atkinson Gallery is final. Millfield cannot enter into any correspondence or discussion over the decisions made by the Director.

 

Notification

Entrants will be notified of selection decisions by Monday 29th June 2026. If work has been selected it will be indicated by a tick in the appropriate box. An 'R' indicates a reserve piece - this means it may be included in the show. A cross indicates not selected. Please note it is not always possible to notify people before the Private View whether their reserved work is included in the exhibition.

 

Delivery of requested work

If your work is selected or reserved, please deliver it to the Atkinson Gallery, Millfield, Street, BA16 0YD on Saturday 5th September 2026: 10am - 4pm. Entrance will be through the Gatehouse only, unless prior arrangements have been made. Please contact the gallery at atkinsongallery@millfieldschool.com if your work is large or difficult to transport.

Your work must be ready to exhibit and be unpacked upon delivery. Mirror plates must be attached halfway down each side of the canvas/frame. If your work is heavy, please bring assistance with you. No work will be accepted any other day unless by prior arrangement.

 

Collection of work

All work to be collected from Friday 6th - Saturday 7th November 2026: 10am - 5pm. Work must be collected on the dates specified; please bring assistance with you if your work is heavy. Uncollected work will be disposed of.

 

Copy and Text Editing

The gallery reserves the right to edit any text provided for clarity, grammar, or spelling, if necessary, while maintaining the integrity of your original statement.

 

Insurance

Work selected will be insured by Millfield for the duration of the exhibition for their sale value. Whilst every care will be taken in the housing and handling of work, no responsibility will be accepted by Millfield for any damage that might occur. Artists should insure their work for the period of transit.

 

Photography

Photographs taken of work during the exhibition may be used in promotional material to advertise the Gallery and future exhibitions. The Gallery reserves the right to use these images.

 

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Please be aware that submission does not guarantee selection for the exhibition.

Once you have returned this form please look out for an email in your inbox with a link to payment. Submission is confirmed when we receive your payment.

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