Information for Artists
Entries have now Closed
This is an OPEN ART FAIR
Entries are welcome from all 2D & 3D artists; amateur and professional
The objective of the Art Fair is to show and sell your work in a stunning building in the centre of historic Melbourne
Details and conditions below
Click the Entry Form button at the bottom of this page (online form also available)
The closing date for entries was
Sunday 21st April
General Information
When and Where
The Arts Melbourne Open Art Fair is for all artists and creatives: amateur, semi-professional or professional, aged 16+
It takes place over the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 4-6 May 2024 at The Athenaeum, Potter Street, Melbourne, DE73 8DW (apologies -corrected postcode)
Our Objectives:
To sell as much of your work as possible
To give public exposure to your work
To raise funds for our ‘Blossoming’ community project
The Art Fair is open to the public from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May and from 10am to 4pm on Monday 6 May
There will be an admission charge of £2 per adult. There will be a private viewing the early evening of Friday 3 May
The Art Fair does not require the artist to be present, either to hang/display or to sell; this will be managed by the Art Fair team.
For 2D work, there is a maximum of 5 entries; for 3D work large and small, there is no limit.
Fee Structure
2D: £3 for each entry up to A3 (including frame); £4 above that. The maximum width is 4 feet, the width of the display board. All 2D work should be framed, or if unframed on boxed canvas or similar. All work must have a cord attached for hanging; mirror clips or any other form of hanging will be rejected. Each submission must have a label on the back with the artist’s name, phone number, title of the artwork, framed size and sale price.
3D:
Small 3D: £3 for each entry; or £20 for a small table (1m x 1m); or £40 for a large table (2m x 1m).
Large 3D work outside: £5 each piece.
Each submission, if a table is not booked, must have a label on the base with the artist’s name, phone number and sale price. If a table is booked, a list of all the pieces, with each piece having an identifier, (e.g. ab 01), and a price.
Payment: the fees for 2D work and individual 3D pieces must be paid when the Entry Form is submitted. These are non-returnable. Payment can be made by bank transfer (preferred), cheque, or by cash or card at the Creative Melbourne Gallery (details on the Entry Form).
Completed Entry Forms and images of all work should be sent via Google Form, or by email to melbourneopeneartfair@gmail.com, or by post or in person to Creative Melbourne, Wellington House, Church Street, Melbourne DE73 8EJ (see entry form links at the bottom of this page).
The deadline for submission of entry forms is 6pm Sunday 21st April.
Commission on all sales will be 30%.
Update: there is now no selection process, but we reserve the right to reject work that is offensive, racist or clearly inappropriate for public display.
Insurance
The Art Fair will be covered by standard public liability insurance. This does not cover loss or damage to your work, or caused by your work. Consequently, please ensure your work is insured if you require cover.
Delivering & Collecting Your Work
The deadline for delivery of your work is midday on Thursday 2nd May. The hall at The Athenaeum will be open from 9am - 12 noon.
The Art Fair closes at 4pm on Monday 6th May. All work must be collected between 5pm & 7pm on Monday 6th May or between 9am & 12 noon on Tuesday 7th May.
Arts Melbourne CIC cannot take responsibility for any work not collected.
Key Dates for Artists
Deadline for Entries: Sunday 21st April (now closed)
Drop off Work: Thursday 2 May: 9am - 12 noon
Private View: Friday 3 May: 5-7pm (note previously 6 - 8pm)
Public Opening: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May: 10am - 5pm; Monday 6 May: 10am - 4pm
Collect work: Monday 6 May: 5 - 7pm or Tuesday 7 May: 9am - 12 noon