We are now accepting applications for November 2024 Show with PHYSICAL EXHIBITION at The Roseate Reading Hotel, UK (near London)
At least 10 artworks will be chosen for 2-months exposition at The Roseate Reading Hotel.
An Art Fair will take place at the exhibition opening on 02.11.2024. Selected artists will have 1.8 meters of personal space to present and sell their artworks. The event will begin with a private viewing, followed by public access.
The top three winners will be invited for personal interview filming at the hotel. These videos will be featured on the hotel and gallery social media channels to promote the event to the public.
The artworks for the physical exhibition will be selected under “Exhibition at The Roseate Reading Hotel” category and may or may not include the winners.
Deadline to apply: October 7th, 2024 midnight
Show Theme – “Open”
Eligibility – All artists, over 18 years old may enter.
For the physical exhibition- artworks must not exceed these dimensions: L 100 cm x H 100 cm. We highly recommended to submit smaller formats.
Every artwork must have a wire hanger on the back to participate in the exhibition.
Results announced on our website & online exhibition: October 11, 2024
Personal Artist Interview filming will take place on one of the days between: October 14th to 18th, 2024 (to be confirmed)
Exhibition Opening and Art Fair Event at The Roseate Reading hotel: November 2nd, 2024
Artwork on Display till: January 5th, 2025
Artworks will be collected or shipped back by:
January 17th, 2025
Media – 2D works in all types of media including photography. 3D works accepted if they can be hanged on the wall.
Invited Jurors – Vicky Punchaye – Regional General Manager
Kaga Chung – Cluster Digital Marketing Executive
Simon Raza – Hotel Manager
Sophie Hastings – Marketing Executive
Permanent Juror – Inna Wars, art curator
Judging Criteria – Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability and usage of medium
Administration cost –Early Entry: Until August 25th: 35 GBP for up to 2 artworks. From August 26st: 45 GBP up to 2 artworks. Entry Fee is non-refundable.
Awards
1st Place:
1-night stay at the hotel for 2 people with breakfast + 200£ + Invitation to the personal artist interview filming at the hotel
2nd Place: 1-night stay at the hotel for 2 people with breakfast + Invitation to the personal artist interview filming at the hotel
3rd Place: 1-Afternoon Tea for 2 people
+ Invitation to the personal artist interview filming at the hotel
Hotel vouchers will be valid until 30th November 2025 – subject to room availability
“Exhibition at The Roseate Reading” – 2-months physical exhibition at the hotel +
Invitation to sell and present artworks during the Exhibition Opening & Art Fair Event on 02.11.2024. Each artist will receive personal exhibition table of 1.8 meters to present the selected artworks and to present additional artworks
“Merit Award” – free entry for the next shows.
Certificates of Participation
All accepted artworks will be displayed on our website and will receive an extensive worldwide online promotion. Selected artwork will be featured on our social media pages.
Sales – If a sale happens because of the physical 2-months exhibition, a commission of 30% will be charged. No commissions charged for sales made during the Fair event on 02.11.2024.
If you would like to participate in the competition, but NOT interested in physical exhibition, please state:
“No Expo” in the “Artwork Price” field in the application form.
Image Requirements: Image should not exceed 2MB. Image should be in jpeg format.
Important:
- The artist is responsible for shipping costs of the artwork to and from our exhibition location. If sending artworks by post, please make sure to include a package box that can be re-used for shipping back and PREPAID RETURN LABEL. Artworks without prepaid return label will not be shipped back. Drop-off and pick up in person are possible.
- First 3 Winners prize: the vouchers for 1-night stays at the hotel and Afternoon Tea will be valid until November 25th 2025, are subject to the room availability and can’t be exchanged for money.
- Please check our website to view the competition results. We will contact by email only the winners, Merit Awards, Honorable Mentions, and physical exhibition participants by email with further details and instructions.
- HelvetArt Gallery and The Roseate Reading hotel ensures care and custody of the works received, however we decline any responsibility for damage to the artworks, theft or loss by the courier and during the detention of the works. The artist is the only one responsible for taking insurance for artworks during the entire period of physical exhibition, including the delivery.
By sending your application, you agree to the conditions stated above.