Hand-in Information

This is the Response to submitters who have had their work Selected for entry.  (This webpage cannot be used for claiming successful entry.)

DEAR ARTIST,

The exhibition will open on Friday 30th August 2024 at 5pm. A separate invitation for the launch party will be emailed to you.

Your artwork should be handed in to the exhibition venue on the dates as follows. You must BOOK A DELIVERY day that suits you.

Hand-in Dates Delivery Times  (book a day and arrive at anytime between these times as stated below)

Tuesday 23rd July 10:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 24th July 10:30 - 15:30
Thursday 25th July 10:30 - 15:30
Friday 26th July 10:30 - 15:30
Saturday 27th July 10:30 - 15:30
Tuesday 30th July 10:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 31st July 10:30 - 15:30
Thursday 1st August 10:30 - 15:30
Friday 2nd August 10:30 - 15:30
Saturday 3rd August 10:30 - 15:30

BOOK A DELIVERY DAY

DELIVERY ADDRESS   (NOTE: no deliveries Sun/Mondays - closed)

Shipping Address/Exhibition venue: Big Art Show c/o Outspoken Arts Scotland Ltd, The Art Department, 2-10 Causeyside Street, Paisley, United Kingdom PA1 1UN [ MAP ]

  • Delivery of work will be via the main doors to The Paisley shopping centre on Causeyside Street. Entrants should take the Escalator to 1st floor or Lift (button 1) to enter the exhibition site.
  • Parking is quite limited on Causeyside Street, with a few disabled spaces outside Greggs.
  • General location information can be found at https://outspokenarts.org/artdeptpaisley
  • Sat Nav Postcode: PA1 1UN.

Please print your Artwork labels from your ArtCall entry registration. You will find these at the same email login as used for your original entry.  It should look like this. Click Print Label

We cannot accept handwritten or manual forms. If you need assistance printing let us know on arrival at the hand-in. Attach the Artwork label sheet to the back of your artwork (either in an envelop or polypocket loosely attached to the frame edge. Affix with string or tape.  Your back labels should look like this sample.

Please note that each piece of artwork handed-in requires a £10 hanging fee

  • To be paid at the hand-in date. We accept cash or card payments.
  • We do not accept cheques or postal orders or foreign currency.
  • We cannot accept work that is unpaid.

If sending work by courier

  • Please get in touch to advise us of delivery details.
  • Outspokenteam, 0141 847 1122 or contact@outspokenarts.org
  • Arrange payment of hand-in fees by bank transfer payable to Outspoken Arts Scotland Ltd
    Sort Code 80-83-44, Account No. 06003635.
  • You can also pay the hanging fee (£10 per piece of artwork) by SumUp at this link Hanging Fee - Big Art Show 2024 (sumupstore.com). Please keep your payment receipt.
Slotted Mirror Plates Electro Brass 38 x 38 x 38mm 10 Pack

Hanging Method

  • We request that your artwork is fitted with screw on mirror plates in most instances.
  • Attach these plates at the sides to the rear of the frame, positioned one third of the way from top of the frame. If the work is square then position half way. See this guidance for the correct method how-to-mirror-plate-your-work
  • Alternatively, you can string the work with D clips like this
  • Hang Your Painting Using Wire and D-Rings | Hanging pictures, Picture ...
  • However, if this is not suitable either for unframed work, textiles, digital or otherwise please supply clips, or some appropriate fixtures and a description of how it should be displayed.
  • We will supply plinths or display cases for ceramics, sculpture, and small objects.
  • Please note if for any reason, either due to lack of space or technical difficulties, we are unable to hang your work, we will be in touch with you to arrange return of your artwork and refund of your hanging fee.
  • Alternatively, we will provide a range of TV and digital screens so that some work can be displayed digitally.
  • If you are uncertain of your hanging method or fixtures required please contact us for advice.
  • Please note if your artwork is very large or heavy, please bring sufficient helpers to load in. Your work should also come wrapped for safe transport. We cannot accept responsibility for any damages.
  • Sale & Return of Artwork
  • Please ensure you have marked the price of your work for sale.
  • If not for sale type ‘NFS’ on the label.
  • We charge 25% Commission + VAT on the commission element.
  • Sold or unsold works may be collected between 19th November - 4 December 2024 (10.30am-3.30pm) (not Suns/Mons closed)
  • Any monies due to Artists will be remitted prior to 21st Dec 2024 if not sooner.

Further information on the exhibition will be announced soon. Meantime, please keep an eye on our social media channels for day-to-day news and feel free to follow us @bigartshow or tag #bigartshow

https://www.facebook.com/bigartshow/

https://www.twitter.com/bigartshow/

https://outspokenarts.org/bigartshow/

Thanks again for your support.

Outspoken Arts Scotland Ltd

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contact@outspokenarts.org

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https://outspokenarts.org

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