EXHIBITIONS NOVEMBER AND MAY
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Download poster HERE
Every fully paid up member of MAC can exhibit a number (see entry form) of framed works in our May and November shows (including drawings, collages and handmade prints) without any entry fee. When exhibiting at least three framed works, they can also exhibit, for a fee of £2, one portfolio with up to 15 unframed works, all of which must be of comparable quality and presented in clean and tidy mounts – this may include paintings made on a block style canvas that will not require a frame, but will fit into the portfolio case.
Preferably, works to be exhibited on the screens must not have been shown at any previous MAC Exhibition. However, one previously exhibited picture per member will be allowed. All must be well presented in a new, professional quality frame (unless the work is executed on a surface specially designed so that it is presented complete, without one).
The back of the work must bear the artist’s name, the title of the work, the medium and the selling price. This information should correspond exactly with information you put on the entry form. (MAC will take the agreed commission from the price you ask.)
By entering you are agreeing to do at least 4 hours duties during the exhibition
Handing in of paintings is on Friday evening 15th Nov between 6.30 AND 7.30PM NOT BEFORE
THREE OF YOUR FOUR works submitted to be hung should not have been exhibited at any previous Menston Arts Club exhibition. Any item over 30”(75cm) in either dimension should be advised to the committee in advance and handed in as early as possible.
Works can be in any recognised medium and must be original and executed by the artist named.
Lithographs and Etchings: each print must be numbered with the edition and its place within it expressed as a fraction, eg 11/25. If only one print exists, or each print is a unique image it should be marked ‘artist’s proof’.
Images which include ‘borrowed’ material must not infringe copyright and must display originality.
All works should be of good standard (with regard to the artist’s abilities) and framed to a professional standard with cord secured about 1/4 distance down from top edge. (Guidance sheet available). The back of the all entries should be marked with the title, artist’s name, medium and price.
Selling price should take into account 15% commission towards exhibition expenses, only one may be not for sale. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY BACS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EXHIBITION, PLEASE ENSURE THE TREASURER HAS YOUR BANK DETAILS.
Entry forms will be available from the Exhibition Secretary any Monday evening from six weeks before each Exhibition and must be returned completed twenty-one days before the Exhibition date. Entry form may be downloaded HERE, portfolio forms may be downloaded HERE
The hanging team reserve the right to refuse to hang or display any item which fails to conform to the above conditions., and to reduce the number of works per member if the number of entries exceed available hanging space.
The prices for all work should be fixed for the duration of the Exhibition. The MAC commission on the proceeds of sale will be as agreed at the most recent AGM.
No paintings are to be removed during the course of an exhibition, except by authorised club members, and whilst every care will be taken, the committee cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage of members’ work.
All work including craft to be handed in at Kirklands between 6.30pm and 7.30pm of the Friday prior to the exhibition and unsold work collected between 4.30pm and 5pm on the Sunday of the Exhibition.
All exhibitors will be required to accept supervision duties connected with the Exhibition.
IMPORTANT: be sure to refer to all of the information on the Exhibition Entry Form.