Conditions of Entry
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Technique and number
All artists and printmaking techniques are eligible. Each artist may submit up to three works.
Image Area and Paper Size
The maximum area (for a rectangular print, area = height (cm) x width (cm)) of the image is 70 sq cm. Within this area, the image can be any shape, for example, 7 x 10 cm, 8 x 8 cm, etc. When determining paper size, allow a margin around the work of not less than 4 cm, and not more than 10 cm. Paper size of the selected prints may be trimmed to fit a range of frames ( preferably no larger than A4.
Entry Fee
An entry fee of £15 is payable for each submission (whether it includes 1,2 or 3 prints). payment in the UK must be made by £ sterling cheques or postal orders made payable to the 'Printmakers Council' sent with your submission.
Payment can be made in euros or US $ (the fee is then €25 or US$35), but these payments must be made online.
Print Submission
Work should arrive at the Printmakers Council Offices before 1st November 2008. It must be packed flat without mount/matt, sent as letter post, labelled 'Printed Matter' and with the fee (in the case of payment by cheque or postal order) and entry form only, nothing else enclosed. Prints must be titled and signed just below the image, in lettering of appropriate size for small work. On the back in pencil, please write your name, and the number 1, 2 or 3 as on the entry form.
Liability
Although the prints will always be handled with the greatest care, the organisers cannot be responsible for any loss or damage during transit or handling.
Pricing and Sales
40% commission will be taken by galleries from the selling price. Previous exhibitions have been shown at over 10 galleries and over 600 prints sold, mostly at prices between £25 and £80. Please allow for commission when setting your prices.
Editions
A minimum of 10 prints of each submitted print must be available, and these should be sent to the Printmakers Council on notification of selection to be held in stock for orders. This is to reduce the postage and administration costs to artists, and to ensure customer orders can be quickly satisified. For mono-types. 10 similar images must be available.
Print Orders and Payments
Each exhibiting gallery will order prints from the Printmakers Council held stock (see above), but payments for prints sold will be issued by the gallery directly to the artist.
Selection and Notification
The selection panel will be:
Monica Petzal, Artist and Director of Printroom London
Stephen Mumberson, Artist and Reader in Fine Art Printmaking at Middlesex University
Finlay Taylor, Artist and MA Printmaking Subject Leader, Camberwell College of Arts
Approximately 200 prints will be selected for the exhibition. Criteria for selection will include: originality of image, technical skill, imagination in producing a mini print. The selection committee reserves the right not to accept prints if the edition number is less than 10.
Notification of selectors' decision will be posted by the end of January, 2009. Selected works may be reproduced in the catalogue, or used to promote the exhibition.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries, including cash prizes, purchase and materials prizes.
Return of Prints
Unselected works will be returned by the end of March 2009. Prints unsold at the end of the tour will be returned in late 2010 /early 2011.
Exhibition Catalogue
A full colour catalogue will be produced. A free copy will be sent to all successful entrants.
For all enquiries about submitting your entry and payment or concerning the tour or sales please (in the first instance) email us using the contact section or ring +44 (0)20 7237 6789 (on Wednesdays, between 14.00-18.00, UK time)
Technique and number
All artists and printmaking techniques are eligible. Each artist may submit up to three works.
Image Area and Paper Size
The maximum area (for a rectangular print, area = height (cm) x width (cm)) of the image is 70 sq cm. Within this area, the image can be any shape, for example, 7 x 10 cm, 8 x 8 cm, etc. When determining paper size, allow a margin around the work of not less than 4 cm, and not more than 10 cm. Paper size of the selected prints may be trimmed to fit a range of frames ( preferably no larger than A4.
Entry Fee
An entry fee of £15 is payable for each submission (whether it includes 1,2 or 3 prints). payment in the UK must be made by £ sterling cheques or postal orders made payable to the 'Printmakers Council' sent with your submission.
Payment can be made in euros or US $ (the fee is then €25 or US$35), but these payments must be made online.
Print Submission
Work should arrive at the Printmakers Council Offices before 1st November 2008. It must be packed flat without mount/matt, sent as letter post, labelled 'Printed Matter' and with the fee (in the case of payment by cheque or postal order) and entry form only, nothing else enclosed. Prints must be titled and signed just below the image, in lettering of appropriate size for small work. On the back in pencil, please write your name, and the number 1, 2 or 3 as on the entry form.
Liability
Although the prints will always be handled with the greatest care, the organisers cannot be responsible for any loss or damage during transit or handling.
Pricing and Sales
40% commission will be taken by galleries from the selling price. Previous exhibitions have been shown at over 10 galleries and over 600 prints sold, mostly at prices between £25 and £80. Please allow for commission when setting your prices.
Editions
A minimum of 10 prints of each submitted print must be available, and these should be sent to the Printmakers Council on notification of selection to be held in stock for orders. This is to reduce the postage and administration costs to artists, and to ensure customer orders can be quickly satisified. For mono-types. 10 similar images must be available.
Print Orders and Payments
Each exhibiting gallery will order prints from the Printmakers Council held stock (see above), but payments for prints sold will be issued by the gallery directly to the artist.
Selection and Notification
The selection panel will be:
Monica Petzal, Artist and Director of Printroom London
Stephen Mumberson, Artist and Reader in Fine Art Printmaking at Middlesex University
Finlay Taylor, Artist and MA Printmaking Subject Leader, Camberwell College of Arts
Approximately 200 prints will be selected for the exhibition. Criteria for selection will include: originality of image, technical skill, imagination in producing a mini print. The selection committee reserves the right not to accept prints if the edition number is less than 10.
Notification of selectors' decision will be posted by the end of January, 2009. Selected works may be reproduced in the catalogue, or used to promote the exhibition.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries, including cash prizes, purchase and materials prizes.
Return of Prints
Unselected works will be returned by the end of March 2009. Prints unsold at the end of the tour will be returned in late 2010 /early 2011.
Exhibition Catalogue
A full colour catalogue will be produced. A free copy will be sent to all successful entrants.
For all enquiries about submitting your entry and payment or concerning the tour or sales please (in the first instance) email us using the contact section or ring +44 (0)20 7237 6789 (on Wednesdays, between 14.00-18.00, UK time)