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Arts Derbyshire Fundraiser and Showcase Event, 25-27 April 2024 – Artists Call Out

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Arts Derbyshire Fundraiser and Showcase Event, 25-27 April 2024 – Artists Call Out

As a charity, the team at Arts Derbyshire is always looking for funding opportunities to help us continue supporting artists, makers and performers across the county.

In 2024 we’re running our first ever fundraising event – and what better way to do it than to showcase some of the amazing talent the county has to offer.

On 25 April, we’ll be taking up residence in the atmospheric surroundings of the historic Masson Mills in Cromford for a very special evening of entertainment. The event will include an art sale and exhibition, music, dance and spoken word – all by Derbyshire artists including the raindogs, poet and performer Mark Gwynne-Jones and dancer Mairead Rutter O’Connor.

For more information visit Arts Derbyshire Fundraiser & Showcase Event

Deadline for submitting applications: 14 March 2024

 

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for visual artists from across Derbyshire to submit work for the art exhibition. There will also be the opportunity for artists to sell work to the audience and invited guests on a 60/40% commission basis.

Work should be:

  • 2D or 3D visual art
  • 2D – maximum of A1 size, 3D – maximum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm
  • If wall mounted, the piece should either be framed or mounted
  • Maximum weight for 2D work is 7kg (please note that artworks will be fixed to brick walls using heavy duty Command Strips)

The final pieces will be chosen by a panel of industry professionals and practising artists from across the county.

 

How do I apply?

Please send us:

  1. A statement that tells us about your practice and the piece of work you’d like to display. This can be a written, video or audio statement. This should be a maximum of 500 words, or three minutes long if an audio or video file.
  2. Links to any supporting material (optional), such as social media channels or website.
  3. A photograph of the piece of work.
  4. This is open to Arts Derbyshire members. Please include the link to your page on our website. If you are not a member already, please register for free membership here: https://www.artsderbyshire.org.uk/register/

Please send this information to chris@artsderbyshire.org.uk by 14 March. If you have any questions, or need support to complete your application, please get in touch.

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