The Stourhead Summer Exhibition will be larger than any exhibitions we have previously held and, it is hoped, will become an annual event. In addition to exhibits in our gallery space we will also be showing in Spread Eagle Courtyard and the Stouton Memorial Hall. Whilst loosely modelled on the RA's Summer Exhibition we intend to sell and replace work as the exhibition progresses.
The event will be widely publicised and is appearing in the National Trust's Events Programme. At this time of the year Stourhead would expect 1000's of visitors, most of whom pass through the Courtyard on their way to the garden. In additon to exhibiting larger pieces in the Courtyard we also intend to have demonstrations by artists. If you would be interested in demonstrating please let us know.
There will be a hanging fee of £10 per piece entered. In the event that work is sold this will be credited against our standard commission. We reserve the right to charge an additional fee for larger pieces. The hanging fee for work not displayed will be refunded.
We would urge artists who have not exhibited at the Gallery before to look at the checklist on this link.
Time Table
1st April - Final date for registration, by this date we will need a commitment that you would like to enter work into the exhibition, we will not require information about your entries. You may register your interest by completing the expression of interest form at this link or by contacting us. For artists who have not previously exhibited in the Gallery we would also need to see photographs of typical work, these may be sent by post or as email attachments.
12th May - Final date for receipt of entry forms, copies may be downloaded from here. Forms must be returned with the payment of £10 per item (no charge for browser work). If there is to be an additional charge for oversize work you will be notified well before the start of the exhibition.
11th June - All work to be delivered to Gallery between 11 & 4 unless by prior arrangement. We do ask for your cooperation in the delivery and collection of work.
13th June - 6.30 - 9.00 pm Preview
14th-22nd June - 11.00 - 5.00 pm exhibition open
23rd June - Collection of unsold work. Unless otherwise arranged work must be collected on the Monday immediately after the exhibition. We will have no choice but to charge for the storage of uncollected work.
General Information
Framing - It is essential that work arrives ready to exhibit, i.e. hanging cord in place, frame presented well with no damage, rear of frame finished properly with gummed tape covering join between frame and the backing material. Unsatisfactory work will be rejected or remedial work charged.
Storage of work - There will be a charge for the handling and storage of work not collected on the 23rd June 2008 of £10 per week or part week.
Preview - Artists are welcome to attend the preview and, by arrangement with First-View, invite their own guests.
Labelling - First-View will produce labels for all work but it would be useful if you could have the title & medium marked on the reverse. Details written on masking tape would be more than adequate. No addresses on the work please.
Payments - Artists will be paid for any sales by the 14th July 2008.
Pricing - When completing the Entry Form please either enter a figure that you wish the work to be sold for i.e. “Wall Price” or the amount you would like to receive “Artist Price”.
CVs - Please ensure that First-View have an up to date CV when sending your Entry Form. (email or machine readable is preferred)
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