NEWPORT STREET,  BOLTON   --   OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITIONS

 21,   22,   23   and   25   AUGUST 2008

Rules and Conditions for Exhibition

       1. The Exhibition is run by "Art in the Precinct", (AITP), a subsidiary of Bolton Art Circle (BAC). A Management Committee (MC) of BAC is administering the event. Application Forms may be downloaded from this web-site, or obtained from the Secretary, Bolton Art Circle, 45 Sherbourne Road, Heaton, Bolton. BL1 5NN  tel 01204 847607, email secretary@boltonartcircle.org.uk

2. Artists should enquire either by telephone or by email as to the latest state of the stand bookings before sending in an Application Form. Completed Application Forms, with appropriate finance, must be sent to the Secretary. Stands may be reserved by telephone, or by email on a first-come-first-served basis and will be held for 48 hours, pending receipt of an Application Form with the appropriate payment. Bookings for non-members of Bolton Art Circle commence on March 1st 2008

3. Stands are 12 feet long by 6 feet high Standard Site Perimeter 'Harris' Fencing.

A maximum of 2 stands may be booked. If 2 adjacent stands are required, these must be booked at the same time. 

Stand costs for August 2008, covering all four days, are:-

 £ 22 for one stand    and    £ 40 for two stands   

4. Artists are free to enter whatever work they choose, providing that it can be hung in the same manner as a painting. Any freestanding sculptures, ceramics, etc., should be displayed on a table supplied by the artist. However, should any work, for whatever reason, be considered unsuitable for the Exhibitions by any two members of the MC, the artist will be asked to remove it. The MC, or their representatives, have absolute discretion in this respect.

5. Under no circumstances must any artist cause interference with or obstruction to any other artist’s stand either with tables, easels or chairs, etc. No Gazebos will be permitted at the Exhibitions under any circumstances.

6. Although AITP will be providing waterproofing, it is incumbent on each artist to ensure that their works are kept dry. If the AITP waterproofing should fail in any way and for any reason whatsoever, artists must then provide their own waterproofing. Under no circumstances must any waterproofing of artist’s works shed water onto any adjacent artist’s stand or work. Any infringement of this will result in the offending artist being asked to leave immediately and forfeit their stand without reimbursement. AITP will accept no responsibility for any works damaged by water, etc.

7. Picture hanging hooks must be provided by the artist.

8. Works may be offered for sale. No commission will be charged. Artists should have a reserve stock to replace works sold during the exhibition. Artists are requested, wherever possible, to attend at their own space.

9. All works must be hung between 8.30 am and 9.30 am on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday;

 and between 8.00 am and 9.00 am on the Bank Holiday Monday.  

10. Storage facilities are not available. Nothing should be left behind at the end of each day.

11. The Exhibitions close at 5.00 pm on the Bank Holiday Monday.

12. Artists are responsible for the safety of their works. Neither AITP nor BAC can accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or theft. Artists are responsible for insuring all their possessions and artwork. Public Liability Insurance exists for the stands only.

13. No Stands shall be 'sublet', though it is accepted that artists may wish to 'share' the booking of a stand.

14. There shall be no reimbursement for cancellations within two weeks of the exhibition start date.

No "all day" car parking is allowed on either the Town Hall Square or Newport Street Precinct.

                                                                         Secretary - Bolton Art Circle