New Artist Submissions are now closed.

Congratulations to all those who will contribute to the 2023 Catalogue

It would be greatly appreciated if Artists can assist us with the hanging and demount of the exhibition during September.

We also have a need for sales staff. Our sash wearing volunteer floor staff usually enjoy a wonderfully social experience, engaging with the public and making a sale can be rather exciting.

Works are to be delivered at the indicated times:

Downlands College – Graham Centre at front of school.

Saturday 9 September  1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sunday 10 September  9:00am – 5:30pm (deadline at Sunset)

Volunteers/exhibitors are encouraged to help receive artwork at these times and with hanging on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

(If these times are not suitable for delivery please contact the curator to arrange an earlier drop off.)

Collection of unsold work

Thursday 21 September  9:00am – 8:00pm

Friday 22 September  9:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday 23 September 9:00am – 6:00pm

• WORK SHOULD BE COLLECTED from the College by MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2023.
• All work is insured whilst at the College between 8 – 25 September. Suppliers are responsible for their own transit insurance.
• Artworks are insured whilst at the college exhibition space except in the case of terrorist event.
• No responsibility will be taken for works not collected by this date unless prior arrangements are received and agreed to in writing by representatives of the Downlands College Art Exhibition.

* Artists are encouraged to help with pack up in the days following the exhibition.  

Points to remember when delivering accepted works.

• All supplied works must be clearly marked with the name of the supplier, artist and title if emailed labels are not available.
• All two-dimensional works will be strung, ready for hanging, except large works to be hung direct from D-shackles. It is recommended that non-framed canvases have painted edges and be sturdy i.e. at least 25mm deep. Warped canvases will not be hung.
• All works are subject to 25% commission and the relevant GST charges upon sale unless otherwise arranged with the curator.
• All three-dimensional works shall be ready for installation including any fittings and directions included with the work. 
• By submitting artwork to the Downlands Art Exhibition you give permission for photographs of your work to be taken by Downlands for publicity. (Public photography prohibited during the show).
• Due to the number of artworks we are managing, no item changes can be made to consignments upon delivery of artworks, only deletions.
• The Artist’s preview and Curator’s Sales Team Training Night at 6:30pm on Thursday 14 September. Artists are welcome to join us and contribute to the session. Go to the home page to purchase tickets to the fundraising Gala event.