Sustainable Art Open

SUSTAINABLE ART OPEN ENTRY FORM

The Atkinson Gallery invites artists from diverse backgrounds and experience levels to submit their work to their latest open show.

As a critically acclaimed space, we offer artists of all media a chance to have work selected and exhibited from 21 February - 21 March 2024.

This exhibition titled, 'Sustainable Art Open' is on a noble mission to spotlight urgent environmental and social concerns on both a local and global scale, harnessing the transformative power of art to inspire change.

The theme seeks out artists who have employed sustainable materials in their creations or have delved into the profound message of sustainability.

Entry and payment deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th January 2024.

Entry fee: £10 per work (free to under 18s).

All submissions are by photograph / email only. Please do not send original artworks to the gallery. Each artist may submit up to three works (painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, DVD, film etc.).

Commission: The Atkinson Gallery will take a 30% commission fee for any sales made through the exhibition.

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.

BACS

Account name: Millfield
Account no: 00081813
Sort code: 30-98-28
Reference: SAO24_(your first initial + your surname)

Cheques

Please make all cheques payable to: MILLFIELD SCHOOL

The exhibition name should be written on the reverse

Selection will be made by the Gallery Panel. If you wish to submit your entry, cheque and photos of artwork via post, please send to Rachael Button, Gallery Administrator, Sustainable Art Open Exhibition, Atkinson Gallery, Millfield, Street, Somerset BA16 0YD.

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 15th January 2024. 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 3rd February 2024: 11am - 3pm. 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 on Monday 25th March 2024: 11am - 3pm. Work must be collected on the date specified; please bring assistance with you if your work is heavy. Uncollected work will be disposed of.

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.

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.