Preparation & Delivery of Selected Works

Preparing Your Paintings for Exhibition
An exhibition of selected paintings will be held at Bankside Gallery from Friday 7th - Sunday 23rd March 2025
 
  • Poorly presented paintings or works that differ significantly from the photograph that was entered will not be accepted. Metal frames, clip frames, poor quality ready-made frames, those glazed with low quality or scratched Perspex, and any other type of low quality display method may be rejected by the hanging team.
    Framing must be simple and neutral i.e. white, black or natural wood, with either a white cream, or neutral mounting.
  • Framed paintings must not exceed 200cm x 200cm.
  • For your work to be insured against theft under Bankside Gallery insurance, your paintings must be framed, glazed and fitted with mirror plates. Other display options are welcomed but these are displayed at your own risk. Please contact submissions@banksidegallery.com to discuss any alternative display methods prior to submitting your entry. It may be necessary for you to be present to assist in installing the work should it be selected for the exhibition.
  • If you choose alternative display options you must also ensure that your works can be safely stored and you must provide a safe and secure way in which they can be wrapped and protected if sold.  You must also provide clear instructions on the hanging of your work in advance of delivering the work.
  • Framed paintings must be supplied with mirror-plates screwed to each side of the frame with a pair of screws.  Bubble wrap or card wrapped around the mirror-plates should prevent damage during transit.
  • You will receive labels via email for your works.  Please fill out the information with the details of your work and fix one to the front and one to the back of your work with magic tape.  Please make sure the label on the front can be easily removed without leaving residue on the glass.
  • The paintings remain at all times the liability of the artist.  While every care will be taken when handling paintings, neither Bankside Gallery nor the RWS can accept liability for any damage. You may wish to insure your work against loss or damage while it is in transit or at the Gallery.
 
Delivering Your Paintings
Delivery of framed paintings is to Bankside Gallery on Monday 3rd of March 2025, 11am - 5pm.  Paintings may not be delivered on any other date. On arrival at the Gallery you will be asked to un-wrap your paintings and to take any packing material away with you.
 
You may arrange for a representative or professional art courier to deliver your paintings on the above hand-in days. They must un-wrap your paintings, take away all packaging and sign a delivery sheet.
 
Only professional Art Couriers should be used. We recommend:
Picture Post (info@picturepostcompany.co.uk / 07833 450 788)
Art Moves of Chelsea (artmoveschelsea@aol.com / 020 7352 7492)
 
Work will not be accepted if delivered by Royal Mail, FedEx, DHL etc, or by taxi. If you live outside of the UK and would like to submit work to the competition, please contact your chosen professional art courier directly beforehand so they can advise you on timings.
 
Please note that the art couriers listed above are all third parties and do not have any link with Bankside Gallery or the RWS. Any delivery arrangements should be made directly with the courier.

 

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