Delamore Arts X Artizan Collective
Call for Artists
Artizan Collective are seeking printmakers to join them for the second year of Contemporary British Printmakers, a touring exhibition hosted by Delamore Arts as part of their annual sculpture and arts showcase.
This is a selective call that will appoint a maximum of 25 artists who represent a broad spectrum of the printmaking practice.
For full opportunity details and terms and conditions, please review the call document here.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 15th December 2024
Overview
Delamore
Delamore arts is an annual month-long exhibition that has been running successfully for just over 20 years. It attracts artists and visitors from across the UK with all works selected by a panel of judges to ensure and maintain a high standard of work. Whilst its focus initially was on sculptural works that are placed within the grounds and the house, 2D works have become an important part of the offer and adorn the walls in the main house salon style to compliment a supporting collection of interior 3D works.
Delamore regularly sees repeat visitors for whom this event is part of their arts calendar and many of those visitors come with the intent to buy. There is a café on site so most visitors will spend several hours and fully explore all that is on offer. Proceeds from the exhibition support a designated charity that is selected each year by Delamore.
Artizan
For the month of May, we move to Delamore Estate and support this fantastic annual showcase with our own curated offer. Contemporary British Printmakers takes over one of the two stable block galleries, a charming white walled stable conversion set in a small courtyard with other neighbouring arts offers. This will be our second year collaborating with Delamore after a successful showcase in 2024 which introduced audiences to a full spectrum of the medium including everything from mezzotint to mokulito to monotype.
This year we’ll also be looking to expand the popular programme of demonstrations and “have a go” sessions that we ran.
Contemporary British Printmakers Offer
We are offering the opportunity to participate in a fully stewarded, curated and marketed printmakers exhibition, hosted by Delamore Arts and produced by Artizan Collective CIC.
This exhibition will also then tour back to the Artizan Printmaking and Sculpture Gallery for their Summer season, offering over 2 months exhibition time across the two events.
Artists are initially asked to submit an expression of interest showcasing their portfolio via their online presence or alternatively via a portfolio document (PDF, video, doc etc.)
Successful artists will then be asked to submit up to 6 framed works (maximum 80x80cm inclusive of framing) for selection from which we commit to select at least 2 to hang and 2 to hold in reserve (i.e. provision of 4 framed pieces). Artists will also be able to provide up to 3 browser works for display which should differ from the 4 selected/reserved works (i.e. 7 unique works in total across framed and browser work).
If you primarily produce small/miniature work (less than 30x30cm) we may select up to the full 6 works for display/reserve at our discretion.
Across these works, artists will also be able to provide as many editions of the print run as they wish to make available for immediate purchase as part of the event, with Artizan also taking orders up to the maximum number of the edition still available.
Summary
Exhibition of 4 framed works and 3 browser works at Delamore Sculpture and Arts Trail 2024
Presence in Delamore Collectors Catalogue
Profile page on Delamore website
Profile page on Artizan website
Feature on exhibition hub page
Key Dates:
Delamore Exhibition Dates: 1st – 31st May
Artizan Printmaking and Sculpture Gallery Exhibition Dates: 5th June – 6th July
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 15th December 2024
Confirmation of Success: 17th December 2024
Deadline for Full Submission: 14th January 2025
Confirmation of Selected Works: 16th January 2025
Delivery of work to Artizan Gallery: 15th – 19th April, 2025
Delivery of work to Delamore (if preferred): Mid-April (TBC) no later than 20th April, 2025
Setup Dates: 22nd – 29th April 2025
Delamore Launch Date: 27th April, 12:00-17:00
Artizan Launch Date: 6th June, 18:00-20:00
Delamore “Sold Works” Collection Date (this is the deadline for providing any additional editions sold that were not initially made available): 6th June
Collection of “Unsold Works” from Artizan Gallery: Week Commencing 7th July
Fees
Total Fee: £50.00 This is made up of a non-refundable £25.00 fee payable to cover your expression of interest, and a further £25.00 if successful. https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QRU8H9G6
35% commission based on an agreed commission split with Delamore Arts
Submissions
Artists are initially asked to submit an expression of interest showcasing their portfolio via their online presence or alternatively via a portfolio document (PDF, video, doc etc.)
Successful artists will then be asked to propose a collection of works for inclusion based on guidance from the selection panel, from which we will confirm a commitment to display a given number of works and store an agreed volume of replacement works.
For full opportunity details and terms and conditions, please review the call document here.
We have a range of submission platforms available to support most needs and can offer assistance with the submission process to anyone requiring it:
Google Forms: This is our preferred submission platform and can be used without the need for any accounts or logins. You can view the google form here.
Curatorspace: This is a really great platform that we've been publishing our opportunities on for 5 years now. Artists can create a free or paid account that allows them to submit not just to our exhibitions but to hundreds of other opportunities. You can head to the submission form here and see details of their membership options here.
Fillable PDF: If you have software that allows you to fill PDF forms this option is also available. You can download the fillable PDF here. Please note, the dates have been updated since this form was published. Review the Key Dates section above for accurate dates.
Fillable Word Document: If you have a word processor we have a fillable word document available. You can download this here.
Email: Alternatively, you use any of the above options to view the submission details we need, and include these in the body of an email sent to juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk
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