Exhibitor Information

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2025 Fordingbridge Art Club Annual Art Show at The Annexe at Avonway

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Exhibition Manager

Lucinda Nicholas

07876 551 622
Email Lucinda

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Exhibition Dates and Times

Handing In at Avonway Annexe:     Friday 24th October, 10am – 12pm

Preview Evening:                                    Friday 24th October, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Exhibition Opens:                                   Saturday 25th October, 10am

Opening Hours:                                       Saturday 25th October to Saturday 1st November 10am – 4pm

Exhibition Closes:                                   Saturday, 1st November at 4pm

Unsold Work Collection:                     Sunday, 2nd November 10am – 12pm (not before please)

 

​​Stewarding at the Exhibition

 

• All exhibitors are expected to share in stewarding

• Please bring your diaries with you when you drop off your art and see Felicity Singleton to offer your services regarding stewarding

• Non exhibiting members are also invited to steward

• Some members will be needed for the emergency/reserve list

 

Categories of Works - Artists may submit work in any of the following categories:

 

• Framed original works (for hanging)

• Unframed canvasses (for hanging)

• Mounted, unframed originals (for browser racks)

• Mounted, unframed prints (for browser racks)

• Cards: hand-painted or printed

• 3-dimensional work and sculpture

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Presentation of Pictures 

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• Ready for hanging with D rings approximately one third of the way down from top of frame with picture cord pulled taut

• Paintings on canvas may be submitted without a frame, provided the sides are purposely finished and the work is ready to hang with D rings as per framed art

• Unsuitable frames including clip frames will not be accepted

 

Conditions for Submission - General:

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• Commission on all sales is 20% - a reduction on last year

• All works are exhibited at artists’ own risk

• All work must be original (the artist’s own work and composition) and must not have been exhibited before at Fordingbridge

• All work must have been completed between July 2024 and October 2025

• Each artist can submit a maximum of 4 paintings

 

Framed Original Works and Unframed Canvases (with finished edges)

 

• Sizes (relate to any dimension and are approximate):

 

- SMALL – up to 30 cm – there will be a separate wall assigned at the exhibition for ‘small’ paintings

- MEDIUM – up to 60 cm

- LARGE – up to 100 cm

 

• All work must be clearly labelled at the back with the following details:

 

- Title of Work

- Medium Used

- Name of Artist

- Price - only one 'Not For Sale' picture per artist will be accepted

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• Minimum selling prices:

 

- SMALL: £40 minimum

- MEDIUM: £60 minimum

- LARGE: £80 minimum

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• Lucinda Nicholas will contact you to let you know when a piece of your work has been sold and taken by the buyer to enable you to arrange a replacement

 

• Please refer to important hanging specifications in Presentation of Pictures section below

 

Mounted, unframed originals (for browser racks)
 

• Previously shown works are not accepted

• Up to 5 original works unframed and mounted as appropriate

• Works must be firmly backed and neatly covered with transparent film (not cling film)

• Clearly label each item with Title of Work, Artist Name, Medium Used and Price

• Please price in round figures – multiples of 50p

• Commission of 20% will be taken by FAC on all sales

 

Mounted, unframed prints (for browser racks)
 

• Up to 3 prints (mounted and wrapped in transparent film) per artist

• Works must be firmly backed and neatly covered with transparent film – except oil paintings (not cling film)

• Clearly identify each item with Title of Work, Artist Name, Medium Used and Price

• Please price in round figures – multiples of 50p

• Commission of 20% will be taken by FAC on all sales

 

Cards: hand-painted or printed
 

• A maximum of 50 hand-painted cards and/or printed cards will be accepted

• Clearly identify each item with Artist Name and Price

• All cards to be priced at £2.50 please

• No late additions or withdrawals will be permitted

• Unsold cards must NOT be removed at the close of the exhibition until sales totals have been agreed

• Commission of 20% will be taken by FAC on all sales

 

3D work and sculpture - Due to limited space, large or unwieldy items cannot be accepted

 

• Up to 3 pieces of work per artist

• Works must be stable when on a flat surface

• Clearly identify each item with Title of Work, Artist Name, Medium Used and Price

• Please price in round figures – multiples of 50p

 

Submission Process
 

• Please complete the entry form to submit your work and send to Lucinda Nicholas before Saturday 11th October 2025

• For original works, including 3D art, submit the form with appropriate fees (see below)

• We reserve the right to refuse any late entries

• Phone entries will not be accepted

 

Website Gallery
 

• Please photograph your submissions for entry into the FAC Gallery before they have been glazed (to avoid reflections and glare) and send your photo, Title of Work and Artist Name to Laura - Email Address Here

• Please ensure photos are of a good quality, straight on, no reflections and show just the artwork, no frame or background

• If you need help with this, please do ask

 

Entry Fees
 

Framed originals including unframed canvases

£3.00 per entry SMALL

£5.00 per entry MEDIUM

£7.00 per entry LARGE

 

Mounted, unframed originals (for browser racks)

£1.00 per entry

 

Mounted, unframed prints (for browser racks)

£1.00 per entry

 

Cards: hand-painted or printed

No extra cost

 

3D work and sculpture

£4.00 per free-standing work

 

All payments to be submitted via BACS as per the information on the Entry Form

 

Trophies
 

Awards will be presented at the Preview Evening on Friday 24th October

 

THE AUGUSTUS JOHN TROPHY 

Best in Show

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THE STANLEY KEEN ROSE BOWL

The People's Choice - to be presented at the end of the Exhibition

 

THE STEPHEN MARTIN TROPHY

Best Oil Painting

THE BETTY WASKET SALVER

Best Acrylic Painting

THE COTTAGE LOAF ROSE BOWL 

Best Mixed Media Painting

THE WATERCOLOUR ROSE BOWL

Best Watercolour Painting

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THE CADDY 

Best Other Media Art - including Sculpture
 

THE LUCINDA NICHOLAS TROPHY

Best School Entry
 

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​Please get in touch with Lucinda Nicholas if you have any questions concerning the exhibition.

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Thank you for taking part in the 2025 Fordingbridge Art Club Exhibition