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NOTE THE CHANGES BELOW HAVE BEEN MADE NECESSARY BY THE CLASH OF DATES WITH THE WOBURN GOLF TOURNAMENT.
THE OYSTER FESTIVAL IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR
6/7/8 SEPTEMBER 2008 BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THE CHURCH IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE EXHIBITION ON THAT WEEKEND. HOWEVER WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE LOCATION. THE VENUE IS WOBURN LOWER SCHOOL HALL IN HIGH STREET WOBURN (next to the Heritage Centre).
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The ninth Open Art Exhibition and Sale will be held, Woburn on Saturday 6th September 2008 (10 am to 7 pm)
and Sunday 7th September 2008 (10am to 5 pm)
(NOTE that there will be no preview this year).
The exhibition once again coincides with the weekend when the Woburn Oyster Festival attracts thousands of people to the town.
WHERE IS IT?
(To find the exhibition, click 'Location' under SITE NAVIGATION to the right and below this section. Once on the map, zoom in or out by clicking on + or - sign on right side of bottom edge of the map. To return here close the map)
This Exhibition & Sale has grown rapidly in popularity since it started in 2000. Typically it attracts about 90 artists each year who exhibit over 400 works of art. Over half of these artists have sold at least one of their pictures during past exhibitions.
Do have a look at the exhibition this year - the exhibition is free and there is no pressure to buy. It is your opportunity to enjoy original paintings or other artworks and, if you so wish, to buy an ORIGINAL at a very reasonable price!
If you are an artist yourself and wish to exhibit this year continue reading the Notes and Conditions, (see SITE NAVIGATION below right for an 'Application Form').
* * * * * * * GENERAL NOTES (also read Notes and Conditions below)* * * * * * *
MKSA's WOBURN ART EXHIBITION AND SALE 2008
is for original work only of
PAINTINGS and ETCHINGS (Unfortunately there will be insufficient room this year for SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PATCHWORK and QUILTING).
(The Exhibition is being organised by Milton Keynes Society of Artists in association with Leighton Buzzard Art Society and Toddington Art Society)
2008 Exhibition Timetable
Mon 11 Aug 08 .... DEADLINE for receipt of artist's entry forms (no late entries will be accepted)
Fri 5 Sep 08 ... 3pm Delivery of Boards & Setting up
Fri 5 Sep 08 ... Handing-in Artwork: from 4pm-6pm Hanging from 4pm ... No Preview Evening this year.
Sat 6 Sep 08 ..... Public Exhibition: from 10am to 7pm
Sun 7 Sep 08 .... Public Exhibition: from 10am to 5pm
Sun 7 Sep 08 .... Collection of sold & unsold work: from 5pm to 6pm.
Dismantling of exhibition stands etc from 5pm to 7pm.
Entrants may submit up to a total of 5 pictures. (a maximum of 3 framed and 2 portfolio (unframed pictures in mounts) applies. Entry fees ('hanging fees') are £2 per item for framed pictures and 50p per unframed picture. The commission on sales is 20%. All profit will be presented to the school.
As in previous years, IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT ALL EXHIBITORS UNDERTAKE A MINIMUM OF ONE STEWARDING SESSION OR AGREE TO HELP IN SOME OTHER WAY IN THE PERIOD BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE EXHIBITION (see application form).
We should be grateful if you would let other artists know of this event who might like to take part in this Open Exhibition & Sale. Please give them the contact information below.
Contacts:
For further information, phone the Exhibition Secretary on 01908 605744 or click 'Email' under SITE NAVIGATION above right and please type SMWAE on the subject line to distinguish it from SPAM!
................. Notes & Conditions ...............
1. A hanging fee of £2 per framed picture and 50p per unframed picture will be made. All exhibition items must be the artist original work and for sale. Send the fee with your entry application forms and cheques should be made out to: SMWAE. Note that no more than 5 artworks in may be submitted.
2. A 20% commission will be charged on all sales. Funds raised will be donated to The Woburn Lower School.
3. All framed paintings should be ready to hang (i.e. securely framed and properly strung).
Unframed paintings should be mounted and covered with transparent film (not cling film). No painting over 70cm in either height or width will be accepted.
4. While every possible care will be taken with exhibits, the organizers cannot accept responsibility for theft and/or damage. Each exhibitor must make his or her own insurance arrangements. Please attach labels to the rear of your work stating Artist’s Name, medium, title & price. A Catalogue will be produced this year and will replace the labelling system.
5. Entries should be handed in at the Woburn Lower School next to the Heritage Centre. Between 4-6pm
6. All entries will be exhibited if possible but this will depend on the number of entries and the available space. The committee reserves the right not to hang any picture that is not properly framed and suitably strung.
7. There will not be a preview this year due to the change of venue Funds raised will be presented to the School.
8. It is vital that we have sufficient stewarding cover and it is a condition of entry that all exhibitors undertake a minimum of one stewarding session or help with another specified task during the period 5th September to 7th September. Please indicate on the entry form the times and tasks for which you are available. Non-exhibiting volunteer stewards will also be welcome.
9. Entry forms with hanging fee should be sent to Susan Harris at 64, Hills Close, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5DD Tel: 01908 605744. These must reach her by Monday 11th August 2008
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