Applications are open for all East Midlands based artists and makers to apply for Salon Contemporary Arts Summer Exhibition 2024.  This is our third year at The Museum of Making in Derby and we are thrilled to continue to provide free, quality exhibition space to the regions finest early to mid career artists and makers.

Submissions are open until 31 January 2024.  All applicants will be notified within 7 days of the closing date.  The exhibition will take place in June 2024 at The Museum of Making, Derby.

There is no charge to submit or exhibit.  All sales are subject to 25% commission and it is important that you consider this when pricing your work.

Please answer the questions carefully and use requested formats where prompted.

Best of luck to you all and we look forward to seeing your incredible work.

Please list the artworks you are submitting.  You can submit 3 to 10 works for consideration. Salon Contemporary Arts charges 25% commission on all sales so please ensure you take this into account when pricing your work.  For 2D work the dimensions should be Width x Height in CM and include the frame where applicable.  For 3D work the dimensions should be Width x Height x Depth in CM.  If the sculpture weighs in excess of 25kg, please add this to the end. 
 
You may also submit concept drawings for future works.  These drawings should clearly represent the planned work.  Images of previous works should also be supplied to show the quality of the finished work.
 
 
Please write as follows:
 
Title, media, dimensions (WxHxD cm), price, Edition (where applicable)
 
Eg:  Strike, cold cast copper, 25 x 97 x 18 cm,  £1750.00,  1 of 5.
 

Please supply 1 image per artwork.  This may be the first time we see your work so make sure you are using the best quality images.  Make sure the whole artwork is represented, well lit and in focus.  This is where entry decisions are made so it is important to make these images count.

Before uploading your images, please rename the files with the title of the work.

Max image size 3MB. 

Please read through the Terms & Conditions here.  It is important that you read, understand and agree to these terms & conditions (including any returning exhibitors) as this will form the contract between you and Salon Contemporary Arts.  A copy of these T&C’s will be available in the Artist Handbook for your reference. You will have 14 days after the closing date of submissions to rescind your application.  After this time,  failure to keep to your contract will make you liable for any costs incurred by Salon Contemporary Arts on your behalf.

Do you agree to participate both during the exhibition and in prior planning?
 
This will include (but is not limited to) participation in group meetings and talks from the organisers of Salon Contemporary Arts,  joining and participating in a group message board (eg: Messenger, WhatsApp) and responding promptly to emails.  During the exhibition you will be expected to attend the opening and share invigilation duties with the other exhibitors.

Would you like to participate in the Salon Contemporary Arts Collectors Choice Award?  This award is judged by an anonymous selection of our collectors and is based on your presentation, professionalism and passion for your practice rather than the content of your work (which is subjective).  The organisers do not judge the award.  The award is a cash prize of £500.00.

You will be notified by email within 7 days of the closing of applications whether your application has been successful or not. 

Should your application be successful, you will receive a copy of the artist agreement by email.  You will need to sign and return this form to us at the first group meeting which will take place in February 2024.  

The curators decision is final and no negotiations will be entered into.

Applications will close at midnight on 31 January 2024.