Feb 18
Artizan Collective CIC is pleased to announce the return of its Student Exhibition for the first time since 2019, our previously annual showcase celebrating creative visual arts at secondary, college and foundation level (KS3 -FD). The opportunity welcomes schools, colleges and individual students to submit work for exhibition and share the next generation of future artists.
This year, the exhibition will be hosted in our Fleet Walk venue enabling us to welcome more students and schools from across Torbay to get involved and show work in a professional exhibition space. Participants will also have the chance to win a range of exhibition prizes sponsored by local businesses and meet our professional studio artists who work from the venue.
The relaunch of this staple in our programme has been made possible thanks to support from Community Ward Funding and Tormohun Ward Councillors.
The deadline for schools or individuals to register interest is 30th April 2024 and full details of the opportunity and how to apply can be found at www.artizangallery.co.uk/student24
We've tried to make this opportunity as flexible as possible for different age groups and schools. As such, there's a lot of information in this document and we understand your time is precious. If you'd prefer to arrange a call to discuss your schools' individual needs, we're happy to do this and send just the relevant information that is relevant to you. Please email jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk to arrange this call.
Schools and students are invited to register for participation from now until April 30th with final work being submitted in September. Initial registration is simple with the first step being to check our eligibility criteria.
Applicant Types
Submission can be made by:
A school on behalf of a year group or number of students (you must be on our eligible schools list here)
An individual student affiliated with a school or education provider (your school must either be on our eligible schools list, or you live at a TQ postcode)
An individual student applying independently (you must live at a TQ postcode and if you are under 18 we require the main point of contact on your submission form to be a parent or guardian)
If you work for a school or college not on our eligible schools list, we welcome enquiries and dependent on levels of interest hope to be able to extend this opportunity to participation in wider South Devon. Please initially register your interest to jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
Age Groups
The opportunity is split into 4 age groups:
KS3 (years 7-9)
KS4 (GCSE)
KS5 (Sixth Form/College)
Foundation Diploma
Submission Types & Criteria
Whilst this fundamentally will be run as a fully open opportunity, we will invite schools to engage with the theme of “Futures” where this is a useful structure for them to utilise.
Submissions can be made in 6 categories:
Painting
Sculpture
Digital & Photography (inclusive of video & audio)
Drawing & Illustration
Printmaking
Other Media
The following section contains extended detail about what will be involved in a submission which is necessarily thorough. If you prefer to have a phone call or in person meeting to discuss, we’re happy to arrange this and you should contact jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
The submission process starts by registering interest using the relevant form linked at the end of this document. Depending on the year group you are submitting under, the next steps will vary, and we’ve outlined the details briefly below.
The following section contains extended detail about what work can be entered which is necessarily thorough. If you prefer to have a phone call or in person meeting to discuss, we’re happy to arrange this and you should contact jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
The exhibition venue is Artizan Collective Gallery:
Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay, TQ2 5EB
For each year group there are different criteria for the nature of work than can be submitted in each of these categories which is fully detailed in the table below. Foundation Diploma submissions are made on a completely open basis rather than based on the above categories.
Additional Details KS5 Applications
For those pursuing art at this higher education level, we want to ensure we offer the flexibility that your expanding practice deserves. The details in the above table are a guideline and therefore if you think you are likely to want to submit something outside of these criteria, you or your college can get in touch with us at any point between registering interest and the final date for submitting artwork details.
Additional Details Foundation Diploma Applications
Foundation Diploma submissions are made on an open basis. Once you or your education provider has registered interest, we’ll be in touch to discuss the nature of individual submissions.
For each category work can be submitted for the following display options:
Framed
Unframed on board or canvas
On paper for bulldog clip display
Digital files
Plinth Display
Floor Display (large sculptural works)
Schools representing GCSE and A Level applicants can apply into a separate work presentation fund to cover framing/mounting costs. This fund cannot be used to pay for materials to produce the work itself. Details of this will be provided after you have registered interest.
There are nominal participation fees which have been made flexible based on whether you want to submit on behalf of an individual, year group, or whole school. There is no charge for individual students not affiliated with an education provider.
Works from KS5 and up can be offered for sale at the discretion of the education body. This is determined at the point of submitting final work details. Sales are made on a reduced 15% commission basis.
Schools and individuals can register interest for participation now. Use the below links to navigate to the appropriate submission form:
The following section contains extended detail about terms for engaging with this opportunity which is necessarily thorough. If you prefer to have a phone call or in person meeting to discuss, we’re happy to arrange this and you should contact jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
All submission fees are non-refundable.
The exhibition is curated and displayed at the sole discretion of Artizan Collective CIC.
All works must be provided within the submission criteria outlined in the opportunity call. Works not meeting these criteria or specifications may not be included in the final exhibition.
Work details must be provided clearly and accurately. Where work cannot be sufficiently identified it may not be included in the final exhibition.
Student’s details will be published within the exhibition as they appear on submission forms/artwork labels provided by the representing school or college.
This is an exhibition featuring the works of age groups 11-19 and therefore there are necessarily restrictions on the presentation of certain subject matters. We ask teachers submitting work to exercise common sense when considering the audiences for the work they are presenting.
Delivered work should be provided in suitable storage containers or packaging material to keep it protected until displayed. All packaging should be labelled with the school/work details.
Work not collected within the specified dates may be disposed of unless other arrangements are confirmed by the applicant.
The exhibition and works will be promoted by Artizan Collective CIC as part of their programming. Works included in the exhibition will appear in event photography and videography which may be published on websites, social media or print channels. Artizan Collective CIC retains the rights to any and all promotional materials produced for the exhibition, and will retain creative control of the layout, content, and design of all promotional materials.
Exhibition partners and sponsors often support the work of Artizan Collective CIC, and their details will be promoted throughout the exhibition. Artizan Collective CIC is grateful to the businesses who recognise the value of local arts and culture through this support and encourages all participating artists to help demonstrate this gratitude in any of their associated social media and promotional efforts.
Please ensure you provide up to date contact details when submitting your application including at least one phone number, email address and postal address.
Artizan Collective CIC
Julie Brandon
Email: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
Phone: 01803 428626
Mobile: 07522 509642
Jacob Brandon
Email: jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
Mobile 2: 07762 9211571
C/O Artizan Gallery
7 Lucius Street
Torquay
TQ2 5UW