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VENUE:  The Salvation Army Hall, Stoke Road, Slough  

                                                      

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 15th March 2010                                                                 

 

OPEN TO PUBLIC            Wednesday 24th March  2.00pm to 6.00pm

                                       Thursday 25th March  2.00pm to 6.00pm

                                       Friday  26th March  2.00pm to 6.00pm

                                        Saturday 27th March 10.00am to 6.00pm

 

CATEGORIES:                 Painting/Drawing/ Collage

                                       Pottery/Ceramics/Sculpture

                                       Woodwork/Metalwork

                                       3D Models

                                       Handicrafts (Embroidery, Soft Toys, Knitting Textiles, Sugarcrafts, Artificial Flower Arrangements)

 

POTTERY: Up to 3 pieces (per potter) of total value £20.00 or less to   count as one item for entry purposes.

ENTRY FEES:                  Junior and Intermediate (under 18) £1.25 per item

                                      Seniors (18 and over)  £2.50 per item

                                      Senior Citizens (60 and over) £2.00 per item

Late entries are accepted at the discretion of the Committee and extra payment of £1.50 per item.

ADJUDICATOR: TBA

ADJUDICATION: Tuesday 23rd March 2010

 

AGE GROUPS:                A. Junior 7-9 years

                                      B. Junior 10-12 years

                                      C1. Intermediate 13-14 years

                                      C2. Intermediate 15-17 years

                                      D Senior 18 - 59 years

                                       E. Senior 60 years and over

Age of competitor: Groups A, B & C1  as on closing date for entry.

                            Groups C2 as on date of completion of exhibit.

                           Groups D & E as on closing date for entry.

ADMISSION FEES FOR visitors:  By donation

 

SUBMISSION OF EXHIBITS: Monday 22nd March 2010, 1.00pm to 7.00pm

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: Saturday 27th March 2010, 5.30pm to 6.30pm     

Fine Arts Special Rules in addition to General Rules

 

1. All classes are for amateurs. Competitors must refer to general Rule 1.

 

2. All work in Fine Art classes which is not original must acknowledge the source, and will be judged for craftsmanship.

 

3. Adjudication will take place prior to the exhibition. Trophies, first class, second class, and commended certificates will be awarded. The number of awards in each class being at the discretion of the adjudicator.

 

4. Exhibits must not have been entered in previous exhibitions of the Festival.

 

5. All entries will be considered by the adjudicator. Every effort will be made to display them subject to sufficient available space.

 

6. When bringing in their entries, exhibitors must have receipted copy of their entry form to confirm it has been received. On collection at the end of the exhibition the entry form will be required for identification.

 

7. Sale of Exhibits. A commission of 15% will be deducted by the Festival.

 

8. Pictures and collages may not exceed 9 sq. ft. in size.

 

9. Handicrafts should be in an unused condition and in the case of fabrics, unlaundered.

 

10. Art entries must be framed and ready to hang when entered

 

11. Disabled entrants may state the nature of their disability on the entry form and identification card and, though not given a separate class, will be judged accordingly.

 

12. Insurance cover for each exhibit is the responsibility of each exhibitor. Submission and collection of entries must be within the specified times.

 

13. For groups A, B, C1 - the exhibit must be entered strictly according to the age of the competitor on the entry date. C2 on the date the work was completed.

 

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Fine Arts and Handicrafts

It is with sadness that we have to announce the passing of Lilian Simmons on Sunday 28th March 2010.

For many years Lilian served as Secretary of the Festival and was co-coordinator of the Fine Arts Section.

We will miss her greatly.