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Frames


Cardiff Frame Co give us a discount on frames and can supply frames of almost any moulding or size. When ordered through Lisvane Art Workshop, they normally come with  double, off-white mount. The frame and width of the mount can be of any size, but we have standardised on the following sizes. I normally coordinate the orders from LAW but there is no reason why you shouldn't order independently if you wish. Our 'standard' frames are as follows:


20" x 16" (glass size), mount 2¾" so aperture 14½" x 10½"

16" x 12", mount 2¼", aperture 11½" x 7½"


General - applies to all exhibitions


Please label all paintings with your name, title, medium and price. Any prints should be clearly labelled as such. LAW will take a 10% commission on all sales.


Rolling Exhibition


When the hall was redecorated at the beginning of lockdown, all the fixing points were removed and the holes filled, so it was decided not to rehang this exhibition after lockdown. However, at the request if the hall committee, the exhibition has now been reinstated.


The organiser for the Rolling Exhibition is Pam Gilbert. All frames are 20” x 16”; please supply Pam with your painting unframed, and mounted to this size. If your painting is smaller than this, a supplementary mount may be used. You can contact Pam at rollex@lisvaneartworkshop.uk


Annual Exhibition


Paintings for the Annual Exhibition can be supplied either framed or unframed but mounted. Framed paintings should not have been shown in a previous Annual Exhibition for at least four years. It does not matter if they have been shown in any Festival or Rolling Exhibition. There is no restriction for unframed paintings, so that you can show one year's framed paintings as unframed the next year.


Framed paintings should be securely fitted with string for hanging, but please ensure that, when hanging, the string does not show above the top of the picture, which takes up more room than necessary and looks unsightly. Please do not use wire, as this is often found to be insecure. Miniatures which are not to be hung need not be strung, but should be securely fixed to a stand. Please also finish your paintings well on the back (i.e. taped and sealed).


Unframed paintings (which may be prints) should be covered with clear plastic sheeting or sleeves and mounted to a standard size. Please also state on the label the frame size needed for the benefit of prospective buyers.


There is a £1 hanging fee per framed painting, whether these are hung or placed on the tables. There is no hanging fee for unframed paintings.


Please use the entry form to enter your paintings and hand your form to me as soon as you can, but, in any event, no later than the Tuesday before the exhibition. Minor amendments or additions may be given to me up to Wednesday evening at the latest.


Please bring your paintings when asked to do so to enable us to set up the exhibition quickly, but leave them in your car until we have the stands erected. They can then have their labels attached temporarily and hung anywhere on the stands - they will be arranged later. Your paintings may be collected at the closing time of the exhibition on Saturday. If you or a friend cannot bring or collect your paintings at these times, please let me know and I will make alternative arrangements if possible.


The competition for the Ted Martin Memorial Trophy is open to any member of Lisvane Art Workshop and is voted for by visitors to the exhibition.


Festival Exhibition


The competition for the Sir Julian Hodge Festival Trophy is open to any amateur artist who lives in Lisvane or who is a member of Lisvane Art Workshop. All artwork must be substantially two-dimensional. Each artist may enter one or two paintings for the competition, but in order to make a good exhibition, one or two additional paintings may be accepted. All paintings should be framed but need not be for sale. They should not have been shown in any previous Festival Exhibition for at least four years, but there is no restriction on showings in any other exhibition. Any previous winning paintings will be excluded. There is no hanging fee. However, please string and finish your paintings as described above for the Annual Exhibition.


Please bring your paintings to the small hall when asked to do so - this will  usually be at 2 o’clock on the Friday. The competition will then be judged some time before the exhibition opens. Please collect your paintings after 4 o’clock on the Saturday. Again, if you or a friend cannot bring or collect your paintings at these times, please let me know and I will try and make alternative arrangements.


Commission


All sales at any of our exhibitions will be subject to a 10% commission.


Finally.....


I’m sorry if all the above seems a bit officious or pedantic! It isn’t meant to be, but it all helps to make things run smoothly.


Ian

Exhibition Organiser

Please contact me if you have any further questions

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