Show Description

There will be two classes:
- Adult entries
- Aged 16 & under entries

The following prizes will be awarded:
• Mixed Media – 1st place £20 - 2nd place £15 - 3rd place £10.
• Single Media – 1st place £20 - 2nd place £15 - 3rd place £10.
• Drawing - £20 one off award
• The Pammy Coward Award for Best in Show - £25
• 3 x Very highly commended 16’s & under awards – £10

Entry fee £3 per painting. All paintings must be for sale (minimum price £30) 10% of sales will go to the show.
You may enter up to 12 paintings for exhibition, although paintings may not previously have been exhibited at this Show.

Entries close 31st July. This date will be strictly adhered to.

Pictures must be properly framed and, including the frame, must not exceed 76cms (30") in either dimension. Unframed canvas blocks are acceptable.

All pictures must have a hanging cord attached. The cord should not be visible when hung and should be strong enough to bear the weight of the picture.
Labels (8cms (3") square approx.) must be attached to hang below the front of the painting stating the Title of the work, Your Name, Medium used and Price. Paintings must also be labelled on the back with your name, address, telephone number and price. Signatures must be covered with masking tape; this will be removed after judging.

Exhibitors must be amateur artists.

All paintings must be exhibitor’s own work and if a copy of another artist’s work, this should be clearly stated. No reproductions will be accepted.

A free show day admission ticket will be issued to any person who enters six or more paintings. This can only be used on one day of the Show, either the 14th or 15th August. Tickets will be distributed upon receipt of exhibits on Tuesday 13th August.

Pictures to be handed in between 7:30 & 13:00 on Tuesday 13th August 2024.
Pictures to be collected between 16:00 & 17:00 on Thursday 15th August 2024.

Event Summary
  • Entries Close
    Wed 31 July 2024 11:59pm
  • Entry Fee
    £3.00
  • Location
    Show Office, Turnpike Showground,
    Motcombe,
    Shaftesbury,
    Dorset,
    SP7 9PL