The club wishes to set a high standard for its exhibition and to achieve a good standard of presentation for the artwork that is on display. Members wishing to exhibit their paintings are therefore requested to observe the Requirements listed below, which are aimed at achieving these aims.
Policy: The annual exhibition is held for two reasons. The first is to showcase the members’ art for their own benefit and to encourage anyone to join our club. Secondly, it raises money for charity for those members who wish to sell their paintings.
Requirements:
1. Eligibility: It is open to current members who have paid their membership fee.
2. Paintings: Must be the member’s own original work and be ready for hanging. The title, artist’s name and price should be shown on the back of each framed painting. Up to two self-supporting table-top framed pictures can be submitted, with a maximum (internal) frame size of 12”x10” (300mmx250mm). The title, artist’s name and price should be shown on the back of each. Unframed pictures will be accepted provided they are suitable for hanging. No digital art-work is acceptable. While the club endeavours to take care of the entries, the club accepts no responsibility for loss or damage.
3. Entry Fee: The entry fee is £1 per painting, with an initial maximum entry of 5, and a maximum dimension of 760x610mm (30”x24”). Oversize pictures up to either a maximum width or height of 1220mm (48”) may be submitted but will count as 2 entries at a cost of £2. Members must complete an entry form with each painting’s title, frame size, medium used, and price if for sale.
4. Standard of Presentation: Exhibition paintings should be suitably mounted and/or framed. Please use cord not wire for hanging.
5. Price: The club recommends a minimum price to cover the costs of materials used, mounting and framing costs, with an appropriate profit margin. A 15% commission will be deducted from picture sales and donated to the club’s chosen charity.
6. Number of Entries: Entries will be accepted on a “first come-first served” basis before the final entry deadline. The Exhibition Coordinator may increase the number of paintings permitted if insufficient entries are submitted.
7. Handing-in: Members paintings should be handed-in between12 and 2pm on the Friday of the exhibition and a numbered receipt will be issued. Members unable to make these times should make alternative arrangements with colleagues or the Exhibition Coordinator.
8. Collection of Artwork: Any paintings that are sold will be taken away by the buyer. Members’ unsold paintings will be ready for collection after 4pm on the final Sunday of the exhibition. Members unable to make this time should make alternative arrangements.
9. Unframed Artwork: Members may submit up to two unframed paintings. Due to handling by visitors, these are only acceptable in watercolour, acrylic, pencil or pen provided they are protected by a clear plastic sleeve with a label showing title, artist’s name and price.
COPYRIGHT: Most paintings/photographs copied by members are the copyright property of the Artist/Photographer. As a minimum the originator should be acknowledged on displayed pictures. Exact copies should not be offered for sale without the permission of the copyright holder. Individual members are responsible for compliance with Copyright Laws.
FROME VALLEY ART GROUP 
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