Annual Exhibition The Annual Exhibition is held each autumn for several weeks in the City Space in The ARC, Winchester (formerly Winchester Discovery Centre). The exhibition area is no longer in the downstairs gallery and now on the mezzanine floor at the top of the stairs. Each member may submit three framed paintings, a framed drawing, two portfolios, three sculptures, and a sketchbook. The exhibition is judged and approximately 100 pictures are hung. |
Overview of Annual Exhibition Each member is allowed to submit up to three paintings a framed drawing, and three sculptures for judging by a selection panel of independent professional artists, and the acceptance or rejection of each entry is decided entirely on artistic merit ensuring that the standard of exhibits remains high. Pictures must have a minimum frame size of 25 x 20 cm and a maximum of 100 x 70 cm. They must be original unaided work of the member, made in the last five years, and not shown previously at a Winchester Art Club Annual Exhibition. All work must be signed. See 'Exhibition Rules' for all details. Artists pay a £4 hanging fee for each work of art submitted. Members may also submit two portfolio entries for which there is no fee. 36% commission is charged on all sales. Approximately 100 paintings and sculptures are displayed, showing the best of our work in a wide range of styles and media. The exhibition attracts about 700 visitors per week. |
2023 Annual Exhibition The 2023 Annual Exhibition will be held over six weeks. Wednesday 13 September: Deadline for online and postal submissions for Annual Exhibition Saturday 16 September: Handing-in at your individual designated time. Handing-in is at Hampshire Cultural Trust, Chilcomb House, Chilcomb Lane, Winchester SO23 8RB Map See check list for framed work. Monday 18 September: Collection of unselected work at Chilcomb House at your individual designated time Thursday 28 September : Annual Exhibition opens at The ARC Thursday 28 September: Private View at The ARC at 6pm. Public Lecture 7.30-8.30pm in The ARC Performance Hall Sunday 12 November: Annual Exhibition closes Tuesday 14 November: Handing-out of unsold work at The ARC between 10- noon Online Submission Please submit details of your works online or by post by midnight of Wednesday 13 September Payment must be made in advance: £4 hanging fee for each framed painting, drawing and sculpture. No fees for portfolio entries or sketchbooks. Payment details will be provided after you submit your online entry. If you have submitted but not yet paid, please check your email. |
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