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.