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Seasonal Printmaker Opens These opens will be hosted in our sunny Courtyard Gallery which backs onto our enclosed outdoor courtyard area. In these exhibitions we’re looking to show a broad range of printmaking practice to highlight the diversity of this medium. In each, we’ll be aiming to showcase a mix of framed, unframed and browser works, as well as greetings cards and other adjacent print related artworks and objects. Printmakers can make an unlimited number of submissions every quarter for inclusion. We also accept various photographic formats into this showcase as well. If you are ready to skip to the submission forms, click here . Next submission deadline: 9th November, Midday Artizan Printmaking & Sculpture Gallery The Artizan Printmaking & Sculpture Gallery is Artizan Collective CICs newest venture, a vibrant Riviera space that audiences have known for a decade, but now with a new regional specialism. The new model will see a mix of solo, group and open showcases hosted from their home venue on Lucius Street, building on their successes in these two areas of the art market. Popular annual shows “The Sculpture Studio” and “The Design Room”, as well as the more recent “Contemporary British Printmakers” have provided an exciting foundation for this new phase of work. For the next 12 months, the Gallery’s programme will include the following: Rolling programme of 8 solo/small group shows in their main gallery space. Seasonal sculpture programme rotating quarterly with 5 headline sculptors. Year-round print workshop and working studio programme in their basement spaces offering accessible courses and taster sessions. Seasonal Printmaker Opens running quarterly on a selective submission basis. Key Info/FAQs Question Answer Submissions How many works can I submit? You can submit an unlimited number of works. The submission form allows you to submit one work at a time but there is no upper limit on how many times you can complete this. What details will I need to provide? On each submission you’ll be asked to provide your name, a contact email, and the title, medium, price and dimensions of the submitted work. You’ll also need to provide an image of your work. Are there size limits? There are no size limits on submissions, but you may want to get in touch with us before submitting larger works. Can I submit 3D work? 3D works with elements of printmaking can be submitted. What work mediums do you accept? Any printmaking mediums are accepted. We also accept photographic techniques as well. Where can I find opportunity Terms and Conditions? Terms for exhibitors can be found here: https://www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms   Exhibition Do works have to be framed? Works can be submitted either framed or unframed. Where works are submitted unframed they will either be hung using pegs, bulldog clips or baton clamps and by submitting unframed work you acknowledge that we can use these display methods for your work. Do you accept browser works? If you are selected for exhibition, you will also be invited to supply 3 browser works and a reasonable number of greetings cards. Where is the exhibition? The exhibition is held at Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW , our home venue on the English Riviera where we’ve been curating shows for 10 years. Fees What are the fees for submitting work? There is a £7.50 fee per work submission. Payments should be made here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QL45G4D5   Is this a selling exhibition? Yes, this is a commercial sales exhibition. Do you take commission on sales? Yes, we take 35% commission on sales. What do you do with commission from the exhibition? We are a non-profit social enterprise so all commission fees go back into providing creative opportunities and community arts delivery in our region. Dates What are the dates for submissions? Deadlines, confirmations, delivery deadlines etc. are all confirmed annually. You can see the full details of these for each season in our dates table below. What if I miss the deadline? If you miss the cutoff deadline for a season your entry will automatically be entered into the next round. Day I need to be available on install dates? No, we handle all the exhibitions install and curation. Do I need to be available on the launch date? Whilst we recommend artists attend these events, it is not compulsory. When is the gallery open? Our standard minimum opening times are Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm but these are frequently extended. We do not open Mondays except for bank holidays or for specific events. When do I have to collect my work? All work must be collected within a week of the close of the exhibition. Free temporary storage can be arranged if this is difficult, but where this isn’t confirmed in advance, charges will apply. Eligibility Do you only accept works from Devon artists? No, we accept works from across the UK. Do you accept international submissions? Yes, we accept international submissions. Can anyone submit? There are no restrictions on submitting works and all submissions are judged solely on the work details. Can I have work accepted in multiple seasons? Yes, but we try to keep the exhibition fresh so we’re unlikely to accept the same work two seasons running.  Dates Item Date Winter Season 24-25 Submissions Live 27th October Submissions Deadline 9th November, Midday Confirmation of Success Rolling, every 48 hours Delivery Deadline 23rd November, 16:00 Start Date 26th November End Date 30th March Launch Date 29th November, 18:00-20:00 & 10th January, 18:00-20:00, 21st February, 18:00-20:00 Spring Season 25 Submissions Live 10th November Submissions Deadline 2nd March, Midday Confirmation of Success 4th March Delivery Deadline 30th March, 16:00 Start Date 5th April End Date 22nd June Launch Date 4th April, 18:00-20:00, 18th April 18:00-20:00, 6th June, 18:00-20:00 Summer Season 25 Submissions Live 17th March Submissions Deadline 25th May, Midday Confirmation of Success 27th May Delivery Deadline 22nd June, 16:00 Start Date 25th June End Date 21st September Launch Date 11th July, 18:00-20:00, 22nd August, 18:00-20:00 Autumn Season 25 Submissions Live 26th May Submissions Deadline 24th August, Midday Confirmation of Success 26th August Delivery Deadline 21st September, 16:00 Start Date 24th September End Date 24th December Launch Date 3rd October, 18:00-20:00, 14th November, 18:00-20:00 Contact Details and Submissions We offer a number of options for submitting to the exhibition which hopefully will meet the needs of most artists but if you need assistance with any of the below methods, you can get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help. Submission Forms: Google Forms: https://forms.gle/v98CCw3tzMjh3mMm8 Curatorspace: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/printmaker-open-seasons-at-artizan/8779 PDF Submission: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AogSEXwZ5CTjpfVBEalroAD9q4t_lQ?e=LfXULT Email: Alternatively, you can provide   all your work details to us by email. Please download the PDF form for reference so you know what information you need to provide.   Address:  Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW Email:   juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Phone:  07522509642

English Riviera Winter Open Our annual Winter Open is back and we're looking forward to Christmas on the English Riviera! As with all of our Winter Opens, we'll be celebrating the end of a wonderful year of art, and looking forward to sharing some Christmas spirit (and incredible original art) with holiday makers and bay residents. The exhibition is a tried and tested formula that we're well known for now, making us a guaranteed stop for art lovers in the area on their Christmas shopping rotation. But we know in the current climate we've got to keep things fresh for audiences and for you our artists, so there's some new stuff to expect that will be on offer this year: Studio Offer: Our studios at the Collective gallery are better than they've ever been before, with four fulltime artists and two guest printmakers sharing the space. We still have two studio spaces available and with tenancy run on a monthly rolling basis, we'd love to fill these, either with new artists looking to join us long term, or with someone just wanting to reach those Christmas audiences. Late Night Shopping: Weekly late night shopping sessions will run throughout the event. Dates are to be confirmed in consultation with other traders, but we'll be doing at least one night every week for the full run of the exhibition. Preview Prize Draw: One lucky attendee to the artist preview launch event will receive a £150.00 voucher to spend at the exhibition, and we'll be offering additional incentives to our newsletter subscribers throughout the exhibition. £250.00 English Riviera Open Award for Artists! And for the first time, we're pleased to be offering a cash prize for our English Riviera Open Awardee. This award is selected by a guest judge for their favourite work in the show, and this year that artist will walk away with a £250.00 cash prize. About the Exhibition If you've exhibited in our open exhibitions before you know the drill, but for newcomers our annual, seasonal opens are the biggest, and most ambitious visual arts showcases in South Devon, as we turn the walls of our highstreet gallery into a tapestry of original art from creatives all over the country. The exhibition is selective but open to all, with our values for the showcase being: Diversity and Variety  - we take a range of traditional and contemporary practice, selecting works that result in a showcase rich in media, subject and style; Originality and Innovation  - this isn't an exhibition that just "plays it safe", we love traditional work, but equally we want to share work with audiences that they may not find anywhere else; Quality and Talent  - we select the best to create a showcase for our audience where they can guarantee they'll be taking away collectible, original work that can't be found anywhere else. This year, we'll be celebrating 10 years of art on the English Riviera, with all proceeds from sales going toward an exciting new project for Artizan that we hope to announce soon. As with our last few open exhibitions, your fee will only be payable if you are successful in having work selected for the exhibition. We'll be taking fees at the point of submission, but if we don't accept your work on this occasion, we'll refund your fee in full. Based on interest, we have reinstated single entry submissions. Single entry submissions are charged at £15 but unfortunately are NOT  refundable. Deadline for Entries:  Sunday 20th October, Midday Key Dates: Deadline for Entries:  20th October, Midday Confirmation of Entries: 21st October, Midnight Start Date: 10th November, 11am End Date:  24th December, 4pm Launch Date: 9th November, 18:00-20:00 Delivery Deadline: 3rd November, 16:00 (delivery bookable from 28th October - 3rd November) Hang Week: 4th - 8th November (artists are not required but should be prepared to receive work queries during this period) Submission Forms: We offer a number of options for submitting to the exhibition which hopefully will meet the needs of most artists but if you need assistance with any of the below methods, you can get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help. Google Form (preferred): Completing our Google Form is the preferred method for submitting to our opportunities. You do not need a Google Account to fill in the form, but if you have one the form will save your progress as you go. You can fill in the form below using the embed form further down this page, or alternatively click here to load it in a new window. Please note, your images are provided separately via email to imagesubmissions@artizangallery.co.uk 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 . PDF Form: If you have a PDF reader that allows you to fill forms, you can download a PDF here and then load it in your chosen software. Once filled, email this form along with your images to juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk . Please note that some PDF viewers do not allow form filling and you may need to purchase premium software to use these features. Email: If none of the above options work for you, we can also accept work details by email. To submit form details be email download the PDF form here and use this as a reference for the information we need. Provide all details in the body of an email and send this to juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Google Form Key Links: Submission Form (Google, external): https://forms.gle/ptSFdNUPoDFVH15FA Curatorspace: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/english-riviera-winter-open/8684 PDF Form: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AogSEXwZ5CTjpc8wb6fs29Jt-yZBJA?e=WFZnxE Exhibitors Terms: www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms   Payment Link: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QJ6ORCN6 Submission Enquiries: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Supply Images: imagesubmission@artizangallery.co.uk

This weekend and next week, we'll be filming artist interviews at the gallery and we'd love you all to come along! The interviews will form part of a series we'll be releasing next year called "Conversations With..." which will include interviews held at the gallery, as well as visits to artist studios, local exhibitions and workshops. The series is intended to give a look into the lives of the artists we work with and who are living locally in Torbay and South Devon, through a collection of informal, bite-sized videos of no more than 7 minutes. In each, we'll find out a little more about you, look at some of your work and generally have a chat about the things that matter to you as an artist. We hope that as much as anything, this will be a good opportunity for a bit of fun, a chance for you to come and join us in the gallery this festive season, have a drink on us and tell us something we don't know about you! So, if you think this is something you might like to come along for, all you need to do is drop us an email with your preferred date and then we'll arrange a time slot for you to join us. Each slot is an hour long and we'll need you to bring a piece of art to feature in the video as well as a couple of other items that we'll confirm with you. As well as this, when we release the interviews during 2018, we'll also send you the final edit for use on your own websites and social media. So, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us, there are plenty of spaces available and even if you can't make it on these two dates, let us know so we can plan something for another time! Book a space! #opportunity #interview #Artists

[Archive: Another early blog post from our original site.] Another fairly busy week in the gallery with record sales as a lady has confirmed the purchase of ‘Guernica’ by Gilly Pitman. Richard James of Circus Torbay met up in the cafe with Jay Fortune who is running the Riviera Fringe in July (5th – 12th) and has agreed that Artizan can be an associated venue for the event. Richard will do a stand up comedy workshop on the evening of the 7th. The festival will also be running a portrait competition at Living Coasts – see link for more details - http://www.rivierafringe.co.uk/open-portrait-exhibition/ . The ‘Into June' 3 week exhibition is now fully booked with the following artists taking part:- FG Davis, ‘LoopyArt’, Jenni Pentecost, Chantal Ashwell, Gesche Bueker and Marc Heaton. Once again, all local artists displaying what great talent we have here so will definitely be worth a visit. The exhibition starts on 3rd June and runs until 23rd June. Thanks to FG Davis for also promoting it on his blog for me this week: http://fgdavisblog.com/ . I am hoping to have some workshops running in June and may even have a local artist sitting in the gallery producing some work. We have our final private view tonight (Saturday) as we head into the final week of the opening exhibition at Artizan so next week will be the last chance to come and take a second look at the work on display. On sunday the gallery is closed and I have been invited over to Harbour House in Kingsbridge and Birdwood House in Totnes to take a look at some other exhibitions featuring local artists living right here on our doorstep. Who knows, I may persuade some of them to put on an exhibition here at Artizan so watch this space... #2014 #artizan #archive

[Archive: Our original website launch post more than three years ago!] Yes it's true! The Artizan website is now here! We're still undergoing a lot of maintenance and functionality is slowly being added but the basic framework is now there. Continue to follow us on Facebook for news and updates. #artizan #archive #online #digital #2014

Artist Rachael Allain continues her exploration above and below the horizon of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, the Sea Grasses, Sea Caves and Intertidal Zones, in order to inform her new body of work.During her on location work Rachael will be easy to spot as she will be wearing a bright orange jacket. She invites you to join her and find out about the project during these times. NOTE: All the planned 'on location' activities are subject to weather permitting More information:   https://www.art-hub.co.uk/ex/geoparkra24 On Location: Torre Abbey Sands - Thursday 19th September // 11:00 - 13.30 Studio Time Thursday 19th September // 13.30 - 17:00 On Location: Equinox Sea Swim, Goodrington South Sands - Friday 20th September // 11:00 - 13.30 Studio Time Friday 20th September  // 13.30 – 17:00 EVENT: Launch Evening - Friday 20th September  // 18:00 – 20:00 On Location: Torre Abbey Sands, Tidal Printing (Weather Permitting) Saturday 21st September  // 11:00 -13.30 Saturday 21st September  // 13.30 -17.00 On Location: Babbacombe and Oddicombe Beach, Pinhole Photography Tuesday 24th September  // 11:00 -13:30 Studio Time - Tuesday 24th September // 14:00 - 17:00 On Location: Meadfoot Beach, Pinhole Photography Wednesday 25th September // 11:00 – 13:30 Studio Time - Wednesday 25th September // 14:00 - 17:00 On Location: Hollicombe Beach (sea caves), Pinhole Photography and Filming           Wednesday 2nd October // 11:00– 13:30 Studio Time - Wednesday 2nd October // 14:00 - 17:00 Geology walk: Goodrington Sands at 10-30 am, Saltern Cove and Broadsands, led by Professor John Mather.   https://devonassoc.org.uk/event/field-trip-to-torbay-geology-section/ On Location: Paignton Sands and Fairy Cove Friday 4th October // 11:00 – 13:30 Studio Time - Friday 4th October  // 14:00 - 17:00 On Location: Broadsands Beach/Elberry Cove Saturday 5th October // 11:00 – 13;30 Studio Time - Saturday 5th October  // 14:00 - 17:00 Studio Time Wednesday 9th October // 11:00 – 15:30 On Location: Torre Abbey Sands, Tidal Printing, Seagrass Filming and Sound Recordings Wednesday 9th October // 15:30 - 17:00 Western Lady Ferry Torquay to Brixham // 11:15 - 11:45 (subject to Ferry running) Studio Time: Thursday 10th October // 11:00 - 17:00 On Location: Beacon Cove , Pinhole Photography, collecting seaweeds for Contact Printing, from the Strandline, Filming and Sound Recordings in and above the Waterline : g- Friday 11th October // 11:00 – 13:30 Event: Meet the Artists: Join Rachael Allain and fellow residency artist Gill Melling for conversation, tea and cake as their residency period of the project approaches the end. Friday 11th Octobe r // 14:00 - 17:00 Studio Time- Saturday 12th October with a walk to Torre Abbey Sands at Lunchtime for Tidal Printing and Filming  // 11:00 – 17:00 Studio Time - Wednesday 16th October // 11:00 - 17:00 #geoparkra24 #geoparkresidencies

Opportunity Listing Please note, this is the rearranged 2024 Students' Exhibition which was moved in our calendar in consultation with schools and other education partners. If you previously made a submission, we'll be in touch to transfer as much information to your new application as possible. If you are no longer able to participate, we'll fully refund any fees. 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. Next 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 10th November Taking Part 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 November 10th with final work being submitted in September. Initial registration is simple with the first step being to check our eligibility criteria. 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 Submission Process 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. KS3 Date Item Deadline: 10th November, Midnight Register Interest Submission +10 days Receive confirmation of entry About You: 10th January If you’re applying on behalf of a school, we’ll ask you to provide a statement about the work, either for the school as a whole or for each individual year. Deadline: 10th January, Midnight Confirm total final submission number for each category and each year Deadline: 2nd February, 16:00 Deliver all works, labelled on the reverse with Student name, school name, year group, category   KS4/GCSE Date Item Deadline: 10th November, Midnight Register Interest Submission +10 days Receive confirmation of entry About You: 10th January If you’re applying on behalf of a school, we’ll ask you to provide a statement about the GCSE cohort. Deadline: 10th January, 16:00 Complete a provided works form detailing the work title, student name and category for each work. Deadline: 2nd February, 16:00 Deliver all works, labelled on the reverse with Student name, school name, and work name to identify it against your work form.   College/Sixth Form Date Item Deadline: 10th November, Midnight Register Interest Submission +10 days Receive confirmation of entry Deadline: 10th January, 16:00 Complete a provided artist form for each student detailing the work and providing an artist statement. Deadline: 2nd February, 16:00 Deliver all works, labelled on the reverse with Student name, school name, and work name to identify it against your work form.   Foundation Diploma Date Item Deadline: 10th November, Midnight Register Interest Submission +10 days Receive confirmation of entry Deadline: 20th November Application consultation, we’ll invite you to tell us a bit about your submission so we can understand the work you’ll be putting forward for exhibition. Deadline: 10th January, 16:00 Complete a provided artist form for each student detailing the work and providing an artist statement. Deadline: 2nd February, 16:00 Deliver all works, labelled on the reverse with Student name, school name, and work name to identify it against your work form.   Key Information 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 Exhibition Venue The exhibition venue is Artizan Collective Gallery: Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay, TQ2 5EB Submission Criteria Details 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. Year Group KS3 (Yrs 7-9) KS4/GCSE KS5/College/Sixth Form Foundation Diploma Submission Number Maximum 1 submission per student Maximum 2 submissions per student Maximum by consultation Maximum by consultation Painting 40x40cm maximum 60x60cm maximum 100x100cm maximum or larger works by consultation   Sculpture 40x40x40cm maximum 60x60x60cm maximum plinth display, limited number of spaces for larger floor display works by consultation 80x80x80cm or larger works by consultation   Digital & Photography 40x40cm maximum for physical work. 3 minutes maximum for audio or video work. Digital images can also be submitted for projection display. 60x60cm maximum for physical work. 5 minutes maximum for audio or video work. Digital images can also be submitted for projection display 100x100cm maximum. 10 minutes maximum for audio or video work. Digital images can also be submitted for projection display   Drawing & Illustration 40x40cm maximum 60x60cm maximum 100x100cm maximum or larger works by consultation   Printmaking 40x40cm maximum 60x60cm maximum 100x100cm maximum or larger works by consultation   Other Media 40x40cm maximum 60x60cm maximum 100x100cm maximum or larger works by consultation   Open       By consultation 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. Work Type 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. Key Dates Item Date Call Live 7th October Deadline for Registration of Interest 10th November, Midnight Submission of Final Work Details 10th January, 16:00 Exhibition Dates 9th - 23rd February Exhibition Preview 8th February, 18:00-20:00 Hang Dates 3rd - 7th February Deadline for Provision of Work 2nd February, 16:00 Collection of Works 23rd February 17:00 - 25th February 17:00 Fees 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. Type Fee Individual Student (unaffiliated with a school or college) Free Year Group (GCSE and Sixth Form for the sake of this category are each considered a single year group) £15.00 Entire School (yr 7-11) £40.00 Entire School (yr 7-13) £50.00 Individual Student (affiliated with a school or college) £2.00 Individual Student (Foundation Diploma) £5.00 Sales 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. Register Interest Schools and individuals can register interest for participation now. Use the below links to navigate to the appropriate submission form: Type Link Individual Student (unaffiliated with a school or college) https://forms.gle/s46ATwypvfmyBGuD8 Year Group (GCSE and Sixth Form for the sake of this category are each considered a single year group) https://forms.gle/196N7S7D3cx83e9R9 Entire School (yr 7-11) https://forms.gle/GtgYYATe9QXzCxRA9 Entire School (yr 7-13) https://forms.gle/GtgYYATe9QXzCxRA9 Individual Student (affiliated with a school or college) https://forms.gle/P1wfcosPBDcPfTdYA Individual Student (Foundation Diploma) https://forms.gle/P1wfcosPBDcPfTdYA School Outside of Torbay Email jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Terms and Conditions 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. Contact Details 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

Over the last 2 weeks I have been busy cracking on with work and both holding and taking part in events.   I have hung my net and chain piece for the first time after much shoulder aching drilling into the ceiling. I can now take it in and ponder what needs changing, adding, taking away etc. I find pieces can only evolve in a process of feedback loops; to make, to respond, to make, to respond.  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWCwkVId1T/ Finished my tiny Moses basket and sat it on a cradle of chip forks with feet in the sand. I took part in a beach clean with  @torbaycleanercoasts   at St Mary's Bay and Jess found this nurse hound Catshark egg casing. What a beautiful thing. Some other interesting shapes and textures of what is essentially litter that we found. Great to meet new people on the beach clean and to talk to them, about my project. Look out for their next one in October.  Having spent 2 hours sewing a pillow for my cuttlefish I decided it was too big so had to unpick it. Sometimes you have to follow your gut, take a deep breath and be brave enough to undo what you have just done as you know it's the right thing to do. Hey ho! Thank you to everyone who came to meet me on Thursday the 26th September to find out about my project. It was really valuable to talk through my ideas and get feedback.  I made a seahorse paper chain using fish and chip paper. I was talking to Neil from  @seahorsetrust   about the nature of clinging on. How sea creatures cling on to seagrass and how humanity is clinging on. It seems like a theme. I've also been exploring the idea of chains, so it seemed relevant to bring the ideas together in the form of a paper chain. I love the shadows it creates and these are an important part of it.  I found Neptune's trident! Well not really but great contrast of colours. Loads of seagrass torn up and dumped on the beach from the rough season and easterly winds but  @rachlouall  and I also got a close up look at living seagrass exposed at low tide. Yes we are a bit obsessed with seagrass! No swimming though as it was too windy, cold and murky . A massive thank you to everyone who joined in with my "In conversation" this morning. It was such a rich and valuable discussion which led us in lots of fascinating and poignant directions. It really helped me evaluate my work, and find connections with your own creative thinking. It'd be great to keep in touch. I'll be putting the audio of the conversation on the Artizan Gallery website soon.   Final week of my studio residency  @artizangallery . I decided to make the seahorses more precarious by tearing their tethers. Also continuing to experiment with ink and chip paper trying to highlight the grease marks which create absences. I'm impatient though and keep fiddling instead of letting it dry!   #geoparkgm24 #geoparkresidencies

Film still from the Equinoctial sea swim at Goodrington South Sands Friday 20th September. High tide passing the sea wall at Goodrington after the swim, Friday 20th September Equinoctial tidal print in process, Torre Abbey Sands, Saturday 22nd September Back of the tidal print with sea and air temperatures plus uv level, Sunday 22nd September Table of work in progress in the studio including microscopic images of seagrass, seaweeds and seawater sample from Torre Abbey Sands, Wednesday 25th September. Scanned electron microscopic images from a small seawater sample collected from Torre Abbey Sands, prepared and viewed in the science lab, Monday 30th September #geoparkra24 #geoparkresidencies

This is a prime example of how a chain form a body or anchor can drag along the seabed and potentially pull up and destroy seagrass. Visit  @oceanconservationtrust  and  @seahorsetrust  to sea examples of eco moorings which raise or remove the chain from the seabed completely. Anchoring to eco moorings is crucial in preserving the seagrass beds and our precious carbon store and oxygen producer. Seagrass is vital to providing us with the air we breath and helps to prevent climate change by being 35% more efficient in carbon capture and sequestration than rainforest. We need it!  #carboncapture #bluemeadowsproject   #geoparkartistresidencies Torre Abbey Sands snorkel visiting the seagrass and the creatures that inhabit. Intriguing and mesmerising. Some spare seagrass seeds to experiment with. I will be trying to dry them out.  Very interesting research visit to see the Seagrass labs for the Blue Meadows Project at the National Marine Aquarium. Amelia showed me round to see how they collect and grow the seagrass for re-populating areas of the seagrass meadows. They collect seagrass seeds in late summer and Autumn and then after sorting the seeds into those that are viable and non-viable they cultivate them under strict conditions in the lab. I am hoping to include some the seeds they don’t need in one of my projects. #geoparkgm24 #geoparkresidencies

Artist Gill Melling continues her exploration of the human impact and reliance on marine biodiversity, through the lens of communities and environments of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. More information: https://www.art-hub.co.uk/ex/geoparkgm24 Tuesday 17th September // 11:00 – 16:00 Wednesday 18th September // 11:00 – 17:00 Thursday 19th September // 11:00 – 17:00 Friday 20th September // 11:00 – 17:00 EVENT: Launch Evening - Friday 20th September // 18:00 – 20:00 Saturday 21st September // 11:00 -17:00 Tuesday 24th September // 10:00 – 16:00 Wednesday 25th September // 11:00 – 17:00 Thursday 26th September // 11:00 – 17:00 EVENT: Come and drop in for a drink and a chat with resident artist Gill Melling to find out how her unique artwork explores Torbay Seagrass, a vital protector of our eco system, and the role we all have to play in protecting it - Thursday 26th September  // 17:00 – 19:00 Friday 27th September // 11:00 – 12:00 & 16:00 - 17:00 On Location: St Mary's Beach Brixham, Beach Clean and Survey with Torbay Cleaner Coast Initiative - Friday 27th September // 13:00 - 15:00 https://www.facebook.com/events/447461954499344/?active_tab=discussion Sunday 29th September // 11:00 – 17:00 Wednesday 2nd October // 11:00 – 17:00 Thursday 3rd October // 11:00 – 17:00 Friday 4th October // 11:00 – 17:00 Saturday 5th October // 11:00 – 17:00 EVENT: In Conversation: Creative Entanglements Unpicked with Artist Gill Melling and writer Ashley Tauchert - Saturday 5th October // 11:00 – 13:00 Tuesday 8th October // 11:00 – 17:00 Wednesday 9th October // 11:00 – 17:00 Thursday 10th October // 11:00 – 17:00 Friday 11th October // 11:00 – 17:00 Event: Meet the Artists: Join Gill Melling and fellow residency artist Rachael Allain for conversation, tea and cake as their residency period of the project approaches the end. Friday 11th Octobe r // 14:00 - 17:00 Sunday 13th October // 11:00 – 17:00 EVENT: In Conversation: For the Love of Seagrass with Artist Gill Melling, and Ocean Conservation Trust representatives Megan Ross and Grace Clifford – Sunday 13th October // 11:00 – 13:00 #geoparkgm24 #geoparkresidencies

First day  @artizangallery  of my studio residency. Orientating myself with a bit of Seacell spinning for my net piece. I've been carefully picking out seagrass seeds with tweezers ready for drying. These are just emerging from their husks but are unviable meaning they can't be used for replanting. They were donated to me to experiment with from the National Marine Aquarium. Filling the words in my cuttlefish bone piece with dried seagrass seeds. I am going to need a few more!  Beautiful shadows cast by my net. Made of seaweed fibre. It’s pretty mindful making it but also shoulder aching. I'm making a tiny seagrass basket perhaps for a seahorse. A small one! We'll see. It's very fiddly.  #geoparkgm24 #geoparkresidencies