Part of Devon Open Studios 2022
The Time and Tide Bell Project
The Time and Bell Project was first conceived in 2008 by Marcus Vergette (artist, sculptor, bell-maker) and now includes 7 completed and 6 in progress bells along the UK coastline. The bells are public artworks, gifted to reinforce connections in local communities, between different parts of the country, between the land and the sea, between ourselves and our environment.
The bells, which toll at high tides, remind us of the material and intangible relationships we have with each other and the world around us, and in doing so draw our attention to the fragility of our environment and the impact we inevitably have through our irrevocable connection to it.
As part of Devon Open Studios 2022, we are delighted to host "Above and Below" an exhibition including castings and other artefacts from the Time and Tide Bell initiative alongside a programme of performances, readings, and workshops, in partnership with Prof Corinna Wagner (University of Exeter) on a project supported by the UK Climate Resilience Programme and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Alongside this, we are running an open call for new works that respond to the themes celebrated by the bells, as well as their warning about rising sea levels, flooding and coastal erosion:
Interconnectedness
Our relationship with the sea
Coastal communities
A fragile world
Floods, ruins, erosion,
Disappearing infrastructure and communities
Artist Brief
Interested applicants are invited to submit works that engage with the core themes of the Time and Tide Bell Project listed above. Qualifying works may include:
Individual 2D works for wall display
Individual 3D works (sculpture) for plinth/floor/shelf display
Works in series (either 2D, 3D or mixed)
Whilst not compulsory, works that additionally reflect on the locality of Torbay, its unique marine environment, seagrass beds, geology and UNESCO Global Geopark status are welcomed.
This is an unpaid, commercial exhibition opportunity. Submissions are juried, entries are free.
Criteria
There are no strict criteria for submissions other than the remit expressed in the core themes. The venue has a range of display opportunities for traditional 2D and 3D work (i.e. framed paintings or plinth display sculptures).
Applicants proposing larger works, series, or pieces that may require specific or involved installation are encouraged to contact the gallery in advance of making a submission to confirm the viability for the venue. Such applications are welcomed, and the gallery is open to working with artists wishing to submit artworks on this basis.
Full Terms and Conditions can be viewed here: art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms
Applications
Applications can be made by submitting a word document or PDF to the gallery with the below details:
Contact Name
Contact Email
Contact Number
Artist Website (if applicable)
Artist Statement (maximum 250 words)
Full artwork description - For each work this should include: Title, dimensions, medium, price, along with further supporting description and details that focuses on specific installation requirements if applicable
Alongside this, you should submit sufficient images of the work, clearly identifying files as they are titled in your work description.
You can also submit via Curatorspace here.
All information can be submitted to submissions@artizangallery.co.uk
Deadline for submissions is Midnight 7th August
Dates
Deadline for Entries: Midnight 7th August
Confirmation of Entries: Midnight 14th August
Start Date: 10th September
End Date: 16th October
Launch Date: 9th September, 18:00-20:00
Delivery Week: 28th August – 4th September
Hang Week: 5th September – 8th September
Delivery Deadline: 4th September, 16:00
Opening Hours: It may be necessary for our opening hours to adjust between now and the exhibition, but we intend to open weekends and 3 week days (5 days/week) 11:00-16:00
Fees
Submissions are free, commission 40% taken on all sales.
Organiser Details
Main Contact: Julie Brandon
Contact Email: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
Contact Phone Number: 07522 509642
Venue Address
Artizan Collective Gallery
Unit 5 Fleet Walk
74 Fleet Street
Torquay
TQ2 5EB
Local Context
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
Torbay is a UNESCO designated Global Geopark. UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.
A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our Earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark takes in the whole of the unitary authority of Torbay, along with its unique marine environment, recognising 32 geosites that cover 3 geological time periods. As well as being internationally significant, the sites tell a story about unique local heritage and history of the area and map the human connection to the land and sea that has existed for millennia. connected to their environment
To read more about the Geopark, visit here: englishrivierageopark.org.uk/section_main.cfm?section=101
Deadline for submissions is Midnight 7th August
Opportunities:
This is a selective exhibition, your entry constitutes agreement to the exhibition terms and entitles you to have your work judged by the selection panel for possible inclusion in the exhibition
All submitted works will be listed on the online exhibition page provided adequate details and high quality images are provided at the point of submission
All selected works will be showcased as part of Artizan Collective's contribution to this years Devon Open Studios event, an annual regional event attracting international audiences
Exposure in the English Riviera’s premier selective exhibition gallery
Opportunity for commercial sales of work
Features in exhibition print and digital promotional material delivered via the channels of the exhibition curators and partner organisations
Long-term exposure on the exhibition digital hub including micro-profile and the opportunity for additional features
Selected artists may be recommended to our partner services to have their work featured in additional online listings
