MOTTISFONT 29 SEPT – 18 NOV 2012
INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM
(Due to the level of interest in Open Water we have decided to extend the exhibition period beyond the th original planned period by two weeks, to the 18 of November.)
Mottisfont – ‘Open Water’ - Brief The theme of this year’s open exhibition is ‘Open Water’. From the Font, to the Abbey Stream to the River Test, the exhibition is inspired by and aims to celebrate water in all its forms and as a significant aspect of Mottisfont. (‘Open Water’ is not restricted to work directly connected with water at Mottisfont but to any work on the theme of water.) Works can be in any medium. Please note that in order to maximize installation space there is a size restriction on works and no single work should exceed 1 metre (39 inches) in either height, width or depth. Works for ‘Open Water’ will be selected by a panel of specialists. The selectors will be looking for high quality works that clearly reflect the interests of the artist. The selection panel: Tim Craven - Lead Curatorial Officer, Arts and Heritage, Southampton City Council. Kirsty Nutbeen – Exhibitions Officer, Hampshire County Council. David Dixon – Artist and founder of Chapel Arts Studios, Andover.
Please read the following instructions and conditions carefully: Mottisfont cannot accept original artwork for the selection process for our Open exhibition. However, we will accept work for selection by slide, photograph, other print format, CD or DVD. Unfortunately due to file size restrictions we cannot accept submissions by email. Actual work will then be requested for exhibition if selected by the panel: We do appreciate that for some artists a reproduction is not the best way of showing work. However, we would like to reassure those who are concerned that we have a great deal of experience at looking at work in reproduction and will ensure it does not detract from or influence the process of selection.
How to Enter You may submit up to three pieces of work. There is a £5.00 submission fee for each work (up to a maximum of £15.00) We will accept work for selection by slide, photograph or other print format (max A4), CD or DVD. Please do not submit original works prior to selection and ensure you have back-ups of any CDs, etc. Along with the submission of your work, you can include an artist’s statement of no more than 100 words about your work. If your work is selected for exhibition this artist statement will be available to read by visitors to the exhibition.
Conditions: Work must be available for the whole of the exhibition period, i.e. 29th of September 2012 to 18th of November 2012. Sale of Work: The works you submit can be sold during the exhibition. Mottisfont will add 30% commission to your suggested sale price (see application form). Please indicate on the form if work is not available for sale. Insurance: Individual pieces of work are insured while at Mottisfont up to a value of £250 per item. If you require a higher level of cover it will be your responsibility to arrange this. While every care will be taken with material submitted for selection, and selected works, responsibility for loss or damage cannot be accepted. Transport: The transportation of works to and from Mottisfont is the artist’s responsibility. Mottisfont reserves the right not to display work that has been damaged in transit. Other: •
Mottisfont reserves the right to use selected phrases from the artist’s statements for exhibition and marketing purposes.
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Mottisfont reserves the right to use images of submitted work to publicize ‘Open Water’.
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The display of the works is at the discretion of Mottisfont. The selection panel’s decision is final.
Application Deadline: The closing date for submission: Friday 24th of August 2012. Applications will not be considered if received after 5pm on Friday 24th of August 2012. Mottisfont cannot take responsibility for submissions received after this date. We will accept work for selection by slide, photograph or other print format (max A4), CD or DVD. Please do not submit original works prior to selection and ensure you have back-ups of any CDs, etc. Please label all slides, etc., clearly with your name and title of your work. If you wish your slides, photographs or other print format (max A4), CD or DVD submission materials to be returned please include a stamped addressed envelope. Mottisfont cannot accept responsibility for submission material lost in the post. Notification of selection by: Monday 10th of September 2012. Work selected to be delivered to Mottisfont: Tuesday 18th September to Saturday 22nd September from 11am-5pm.
If you require more information contact Louise Govier - louise.govier@nationaltrust.org.uk
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Selected work: All 2D work selected for exhibition must, when delivered to the gallery, come with a frame or backing material deep enough to take at least a 10mm wood screw for Mottisfont’s hanging system. Clip frames are not acceptable (i.e. glass and hardboard frames with metal clips). All 3D work selected for exhibition must, when delivered to the gallery, be provided with a plinth or display stand if required.
YOU MUST PUT YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND A CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER ON ALL WORKS SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION WHEN DELIVERED TO MOTTISFONT. Collection of selected works (after exhibition) 11am to 5pm on: Thursday 22nd of November Friday 23rd of November or Saturday 24th of November. Work can also be picked up earlier than the above stated times, but by prior arrangement only. PLEASE NOTE: After the exhibition selected works CANNOT be stored beyond the final collection date of Saturday 24th of November 2012.
Name………………………………………………………………………………… Address……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………..………………………………… ………………………………………………Postcode……………………………. Tel (Home)…………………………………(Mobile)……………………………… Fax………………………………………….Email………….……………………… Number of works submitted………
Title of Work 1……………………………………………………………… Medium………………………………………………………………………………… Size (cm)……………………………………………………………………………… Would you like this work to be put on sale? Yes / No (delete as appropriate) Artist price…………………………………..(Mottisfont will add 30% commission)
Title of Work 2……………………………………………………………… Medium………………………………………………………………………………… Size (cm)……………………………………………………………………………… Would you like this work to be put on sale? Yes / No (delete as appropriate) Artist price…………………………………..(Mottisfont will add 30% commission)
Title of Work 3……………………………………………………………... Medium………………………………………………………………………………… Size (cm)……………………………………………………………………………… Would you like this work to be put on sale? Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
Office Use Only: Accepted: Not Accepted:
Office Use Only: Accepted: Not Accepted:
Office Use Only: Accepted:
Artist price…………………………………..(Motttisfont will add 30% commission) Not Accepted:
Submission Checklist (please tick):
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Artist’s statement (see below). SAE, with appropriate postage, for the return of your materials. Please enclose a stamped addressed postcard with your submission if you wish receipt to be acknowledged. Include this form, signed and dated.
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Submission fee of £5 per work
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Please send your submission to: Open
Water, Mottisfont, Nr. Romsey,
Hampshire, SO51 0LP. I agree to Mottisfont using images of my work to publicize’ Open Water’. I also agree to abide by all the conditions, collection and delivery dates as set down by Mottisfont.
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Artist’s Statement If you would like to submit an artist statement, please type or print clearly on this sheet. Please write no more than 100 words.
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