OPEN ART COMPETITIONS 2012

The open art competition is sponsored by

Independent Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd, Bamber Bridge

 The art competition is in two sections:

SECTION 1. Under 16. Awards for first, second & third will be in the form of  art materials or vouchers; commendations may also be given.
SECTION 2. Professionals & amateurs 16 years of age or over. Awards are as follows:  1st  trophy + £300;  2nd £200;  3rd £100.

At the judges’ discretion additional awards or commendations may be made or any award withheld.


OPEN ART COMPETITION 2012 RULES OF ENTRY: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! 

Entries are received at St Mary’s Priory, (next to the church), Brownedge Lane, Preston PR5 6SP between 10 am & 5 pm on Saturday 21st April† To download an entry form click here

All entries must be 

 1 - ready for hanging with mirror plates or screw eyes attached.
 2 -  original, recent and not previously entered for this competition.
 3 -  no larger than 30” x 20” excluding frame or mount (no minimum size).
 4 - labelled clearly on reverse with owner’s name, address, phone number, title, medium, price if for sale*, NFS if not;
 5  - Under 16 entries accompanied by entry form (no fee) must include age
 6 - 16 & over  entries accompanied by an entry form and fee of £3 per item.
 7 - Entries are judged & selected for exhibition by a panel of adjudicators chaired by professional artist Martin Cullen.

The  decisions of the  adjudicators are final.

 8 - Entries not selected for exhibition may be collected during Festival opening hours. See 10 below for those selected for display.
 9 - Insurance is a matter for owners: neither Festival Committee nor Ampleforth Abbey Trustees can accept liability for loss or damage.
10 - The number of items is not limited.
11 - Entries accepted for exhibition must be collected from the
church between 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday 12th May.† Displayed entries may not be removed during the course of Festival.


* Commission of 20% (rounded down to next £) is payable on all sales income.  

Entrants unable to attend on submission or collection days may contact Festival Events Secretary (tel 01772 338413) to arrange an alternative prior to submission day or after collection day.