Aberdeen Artists Society

The exhibition will take place in tandem with NEOS (North East Open Studios), and is presented as the flagship event of the SEE, SALT + SOUND Festival, taking place at the same time, September 15th - 22nd 2008, in the Beach Ballroom and surrounding beach/prom/sea area.

Artists are invited to take part in this unique and exciting opportunity to show and sell their work. Particularly aimed at artists who may want extra exposure during NEOS or who do not have a NEOS venue, this event enables artists to hire professional quality display space at a reasonable rate, in a central location, open to the public throughout the whole week.

The Northern Lights ballroom will be used for artwork submitted by professional artists, while space in the Reception room will be reserved for the artwork of amateur artists.

If you would like to participate please send your details and requirements as shown on the form below. Further details may be obtained from Rowena Comrie/Susan Snyder on exhibitions@seesaltandsound.co.uk www.seesaltandsound.co.uk

The SEE SALT and SOUND committee are offering…

• Extensive publicity

• Not commission on sales

• Professional standard white wall exhibition space (wall height 2.4m)

• Catalogue with info on artists

• Printed Artist cards

• Private viewing of exhibition

Seventy-fourth Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography, Architecture, Video, DVD, Design and Craft

Aberdeen Art Gallery 3rd May - 31st May 2008

REGULATIONS

Handing-in days

. Wednesday, 16th April: 10.30-16.30

. Thursday, 17th April: 10.30-19.30

Judging & Press Day

. Thursday, 1^st May

Varnishing Day

. Friday, 2^nd May

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Checklist for the handing-in

. Correctly labelled work

. Signed entry form

. Registration fee

Number of works to be submitted

. Professional Members: up to two works

. Ordinary & Non-Members: up to two works

Exhibits

. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works may be submitted

. All works must be dry

Safe framing

. Works in clip-frames will not be accepted

. Works with uncovered glass edges will not be accepted

. Works in unusual frames may be rejected

. Pictures should have no attachments at the back, such as rings and hooks, as gallery staff will attach mirror plates to works prior to hanging

Video/DVD

. VHS format video works of less than 45 minutes duration may be submitted

. DVD works of less than 45 minutes duration may be submitted

Three-dimensional works

. Works whose stability, materials or methods of construction could present a hazard to the viewing public, may be rejected on these grounds.

. The elements of a composite work are best assembled by the artist (or agent) immediately after registration. A composite work must otherwise be accompanied by clear instructions as to assembly

. Pieces having moving parts or utilizing electrical/mechanical elements must comply with health and safety regulations.

. Artists may indicate how, ideally, work would be best shown, i.e. floor, plinth or wall mounted.

Labels and the Entry Form

1

. Please fill in parts A, B and C of the official AAS swing -label, one separate label per work entered.

. When attaching a label to a picture, use enough string to allow the label to hang over the top, then tape the label to the back to prevent it being easily torn off.

2

. Exhibitors of prints, photographs, multiples and casts should ensure that the special section on part B of the label is completed. Only the print submitted for the Exhibition should be framed.

3

. In addition to the AAS tie-on label, each submitted work should also have a permanently affixed label which gives the following information:

. Name

. Address

. Telephone Number

. Email Address

. Title

. Medium

. Price

4

. An Entry Form should be completed in CAPITAL LETTERS. The signed disclaimer indicates the acceptance of the conditions of entry. Without this signature no submitted work can be accepted by the exhibition Custodian (see Responsibility)

5

. All works should be for sale.

Registration fee

. £5.00 per work: Non-Member, blue label

. £2.00 per work: Ordinary Member, pink label

. No fee: Professional Member, white label

. Fees are non-returnable and must accompany works

. All fees must be made payable to:

Aberdeen Artists’ Society

Labels and their availability

Non-Members can obtain labels from

. Carole Murray, AAS Secretary

89 Stanley Street

Aberdeen

AB10 6UT

. telephone 01224 322531

. email - carole.l.murray@btinternet.com

and at the locations listed overleaf.

Selection

. All works submitted to the Exhibition are shown to the Selection/Hanging Committee, whose decision to accept or reject is final.

. Artists will be advised of the Committee’s decision as soon as possible after the date of selection.

REMOVAL OF WORKS

Rejected work

. All rejected works, excepting those transported by AAS Van, must be collected on one of the following dates:

. Friday, 2^nd May: 10.00 - 16.30

. Saturday, 3^rd May: 10.00 - 16.30

. Sunday, 4^th May: 13.00 - 16.30

The location of the pick-up point for rejected work will be advised with the selection results.

Exhibited work

. At the close of the Exhibition, all exhibited work submitted via Aberdeen Art Gallery will be available For collection on the following dates:

. Sunday, 1^st June: 14.00 - 16.30

. Monday, 2^nd June: 10.00 - 16.30

RESPONSIBILITY AND RISKS

Responsibility for works

. While all reasonable care is taken of works submitted, such works are at all times at the artist’s risk. Whether or not works are accepted for Exhibition, the Society

shall not be responsible for any loss or damage, however caused, either during or awaiting transit to and from the Exhibition, or during any period of storage, packing or unpacking or any period in which the work may be in the care and control of the Society.

. Artists themselves are advised to arrange proper and adequate insurance to cover against these risks.

. Aberdeen Art Gallery cannot be held responsible for any damage to work in the Society’s Exhibition, in transit or in storage at the gallery.

Disposal of abandoned works

. All works left uncollected at Aberdeen Art Gallery after Tuesday, 3^rd June will become the property of the Society and will be disposed of by sale or otherwise.

Acceptance of conditions

. The Artist’s Signature on the entry form (see Labels 4) indicates his/her acceptance of the conditions set out in the regulations.

SALES

Commission

. A commission of 25% will be charged on the catalogued price of all works sold by means of the Exhibition.

AAS MEMBERS

Members’ privileges

. To obtain Members’ privileges, Members’ subscriptions must be up to date. If any Member’s subscription remains unpaid for two years he/she will be deemed by the Council to have ceased Membership of the Society and will not be entitled to exhibit work as a Member but will require to conform to the regulations applicable to Non-Members.

TRANSPORTING WORKS TO ABERDEEN ART

GALLERY

The AAS van

. AAS has undertaken to collect work for this year’s Exhibition.

. Work may be handed in to any of the four pick-up points listed below only at the times indicated.

COLLECTION POINTS

Dundee WASPS

Meadow Mills Studio

West Henderson Wynd

Dundee DD1 5DY

(Jonathan Hood - 01382 221860)

Hand in work on Thursday, 10^th April: 10.30-17.00 for pick up on Monday, 14^th April 2008

Edinburgh WASPS

Patriot Hall

Hamilton Place

Stockbridge

Edinburgh EH3 5AY

(Trude Blows - 0777 927 9768)

Hand in work on Thursday, 10^th April: 10.30-17.00 for pick up on Monday, 14^th April 2008

WASPS Limited Glasgow

WASPS Studio

77 Hanson Street

Glasgow G31 2HF

(Jeff McDonald - 07950 150696: 0900-1700)

Hand in work on Thursday, 10^th April: 10.30-17.00 for pick up on Monday, 14^th April 2008

Highland Print Studio, Inverness

14a Seafield Road

Longman Industrial Estate

Inverness IV1 1SG

(Brian MacBeath - 01463 718999)

Hand in work on Thursday, 10^th April: 10.30-17.00 for pick up on Tuesday, 15^th April 2008

Transport Fee

. Flat rate of £10.00 irrespective of the number of works submitted.

Receipt of fees

. Fees will be collected by the Representative at each of the pick up points.

TRANSPORT CONSTRAINTS

Preparing the work for transportation

. AAS is hiring one 35 cwt Luton van which can take Works of up to 6’ wide x 6’ high x 9’ long. Anyone submitting sculpture should call the number below to check whether or not carriage is possible.

. All work should be made safe and capable of being transported to Aberdeen. The protection of frame corners (and sharp points on sculpture, etc) is strongly advised; also sculpture has to be handler-friendly.

THE RETURN OF UNSOLD WORKS

Return dates

Highland Print Studio, Inverness: Tuesday, 3^rd June

Dundee WASPS: Wednesday, 4^th June

Edinburgh WASPS: Wednesday, 4^th June

WASPS Limited Glasgow: Wednesday, 4^th June

PARKING ARRANGEMENTS

Parking at Aberdeen Art Gallery

If you are submitting smaller works, it is suggested that you find a parking space and walk from there to the gallery with your work. The Denburn and Harriet Street car parks are nearby. If you are submitting larger works, it is suggested that you drop off your work at the gallery, go and find a parking space and then return to the gallery to have your entry processed. Alternatively, you could arrange for someone to drop you off at the gallery. Traffic Wardens will only allow five minutes to unload and load work outside Aberdeen Art Gallery.

QUERIES

For further information

. Please contact Carole Murray

Telephone - 01224 322531

Email - carole.l.murray@btinternet.com

PRIZES

Shell Prizes

Premier Award: £5000

Second Prize: £1500

Third Prize: £500

Grampian Hospitals Art Trust

Purchase prizes to the value of £1000

Jonathan Jones Visual Arts Prize

The recipient of this prize has an opportunity to work at Peacock Visual Arts within the area of photography, printmaking or video

. Purchase Prizes /Awards are subject to the Society’s 25% commission.

Frances Crawford has an art leasing business providing original art work to offices in Aberdeen.   She is looking for artists who might be interested in providing some work for lease, usually for 4-6 month periods.   She will provide further details of lease terms to artists who contact her, by email at francescrawfordart@yahoo.com

The 2008 Exhibition will run in Aberdeen Art Gallery from Saturday, 3 May - Saturday, 31 May.

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