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BOTANICAL IMAGES SCOTIA - 2008
THE RCHS BOTANICAL PAINTING AND
ILLUSTRATION EXHIBITION (BISCOT)
Selection Procedure
Artists
wishing to exhibit may apply to the Botanical Images Scotia
assessment panel and arrange for their work to be presented for
consideration. The panel consists of the current years
exhibition judges. They convene once a year in May/June and assess
the quality of examples of work sent in by artists who wish to
exhibit in future years. Artists wishing to be assessed for 2009 and
beyond must submit their work by 24th May 2008. Artists
who reside outside the UK may submit good quality photographic slides
or digital images on a CD in jpeg format of at
least 3 mega pixel resolution.
Two
generally accepted categories of botanical painting are considered
for selection: Artists who have not previously applied for assessment must submit 4 pieces of work for the consideration of the judging panel. These works may/may not be part of the set of works exhibited at a later date but must demonstrate the artists standard of work. . If the panel agrees that they are of the required quality, the artist will be eligible to apply for space at a future exhibition. Artists who have passed the assessment procedure are eligible to exhibit for the following three years e.g. if passed in 2006 they can apply for space in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
If
an artist has not exhibited within the three years following the
successful assessment, then that artist must re-submit works for
assessment. If, however, the reason for not exhibiting has been
lack of space, then the period of eligibility will be extended for a
further year and the artist will be given priority in the next
exhibition. In all cases if a period of four years has elapsed
without the artist exhibiting at Gardening Scotland, a re-assessment
must take place. Artists who have exhibited at Botanical Images
Scotia will remain eligible for a further three years from the year
in which they exhibited.
The Exhibition.
All artists must give an
undertaking to allow these same works to be transferred to the Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a further period (2-3 weeks) immediately
after the G.S. show. Rules and Regulations 1. Paintings and drawings of plants must be at least life-size unless this is impractical. 2. A scale must be included if the subject is different from life-size. 3. Exhibits are to be two dimensional original botanical artworks. Preference will be given to works using water colour as the main medium but this does not preclude the use of coloured pencil, gouache, graphite or ink. 4. To be considered for an award eight works must be displayed. At least four of these works must not have been previously exhibited in a competitive exhibition. 5. Choice of subject matter is left to the artist but a theme e.g. a particular plant family, is important since each artists display of works will be judged as a complete exhibit. 6. Any less well executed painting/drawing among those shown by the individual artist will affect the level of the award given. The overall composition and placement of the works shown in the space provided is also important. 7. RCHS/BOTANICAL IMAGES SCOTIA (BISCOT) have decided that works are not to be framed. They are to be individually presented on lightweight board, with an acetate window mount. This has the advantage of being light to transport, and easy to hang, (see Presentation below for further details).The appropriateness of the final mounts with regard to the works and their relationship to each other in the presentation will be considered. 8. Written information e.g. plant names, if included on exhibits, must be accurate and considered as an integral element of the work. 9. No advertising or promotional literature is allowed other than the artists name, address/email address which will be shown at two locations in the exhibit i.e. at the top left hand and bottom right hand corners of the artists displays. Cards with this information will not exceed A5 postcard size and will be affixed and provided by the organisers. Artists will be free to display their details, limited to one A4 sheet on a panel elsewhere at the exhibition. 10. Each work must be numbered and labelled with the name of the plant/s depicted, Common and Latin names must be shown in black and white on cards affixed below each work . These to be no larger than postcard (A5) size. 11. Each exhibit must be labelled on the back with the exhibitors name /details. 12. No work may be removed (or substituted by another) before the end of both exhibitions. 13. Exhibitors will have free access to the Gardening Scotland Show. 14. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of mounting their works as described. 15. All works sent for assessment/exhibition must be sent under a registered/insured system, or delivered by hand. The RCHS/RBGE will not be responsible for any damage caused en route or while on exhibition. It is the artists responsibility to arrange their own insurance to cover damage, loss or theft, and for the return of their works whether sent for assessment or exhibition.
16.
Artists may remain in attendance throughout the period of the
show. This is not compulsory, but the exhibition must be manned at
all times by at least two artists. This is the sole responsibility of
the artists who may nominate a substitute if they are unable to
attend.
Artists are judged to have reached a high enough level to qualify for entry to the exhibition but the judges are free to withhold an award if they agree it is below bronze level. The judges' decision is final.
The
Mary Mendum Medal.
Judging
Criteria Guidelines for Exhibitors These guidelines re-iterate some of the information in the Rules and Regulations.
1.
Only botanical subjects to be depicted (life-size or larger). Artists are reminded that their individual presentation will be judged not only on the quality of the works but on the overall design of the exhibit.
Sales PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Because of the composition and temporary nature of the display boards, it has been decided that paintings/illustrations will not be framed but will be presented for display as follows:-
a)
Each work is to be mounted on a backing sheet as if for framing.
The backing sheet should be a minimum 3mm thick
board. (Kappa board may be used. This has a lightweight foam core and
is easy to transport, but care is needed
to avoid damaging the edges). Kappa board and acetates of various thickness are available from good art shops. Velcro is available from handicraft shops and from material departments in large stores. Judging panel
To
be appointed Additional information for artists outside the U.K. Postage: Send slides/CD with the assessment entry form plus 3 international reply paid coupons to the address below. (Without coupons no return of slides/CD possible.)
RCHS/BOTANICAL
IMAGES SCOTIA EXHIBITION, Shipping of artworks: Artists are responsible for the cost of insuring and shipping their works either for assessment or exhibition, and also for their return. Artworks should be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a re-usable box for return of work. If a wooden crate is used, screws not nails must be used. Styrofoam pellets may not be used. Artworks using these will not be unpacked and will be returned forthwith. A prepaid, return shipping order and labels etc. must be included for the return of work. Artists may also use mail facilities of various sorts - remember to insure your packages and include the full cost for the return of works. Hand/shipping delivery of art works may be made during working hours Mon - Fri. Contact: Coral Prosser 28 Mayfield Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1RZ, Scotland U.K.
For
Additional Queries Contact : coralprosser@supanet.com
APPLICATION FORM FOR ASSESSMENT OF BOTANICAL WORKS Applicants should note that four works must be sent to the selection panel c/o Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to arrive by the 24th May. The panels decision will be sent to the artists by the 30th June. The successful artists will be eligible to apply for space at the next exhibition the following June and for two further years. (Please consult the notes on eligibility for further clarification.) First name ...Surname ........................... Address with postcode ....................................................................... ........................................................................................................... Description of works (medium, title and overall size) 1. ...................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... 2. ......................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... 3. ......................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... 4. ........................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... Each work must be labelled on the back with the artists name and address and the title of the work. All works may be collected between the 1st - 8th July. Arrangement for collection must be made in advance. It is the artists responsibility to ensure that the works are packaged adequately and insured. If works are to be returned by carrier/post etc. It is the artists responsibility to ensure that the packaging in which the works arrived is able to be re-used for the return journey and any money, stamps, vouchers, or carriers payment etc needed for the return of the works, is either sent with the works or has been paid to the carrier who is to uplift the works. Send to :- BOTANICAL IMAGES SCOTIA at GARDENING SCOTLAND, C/O EDUCATION DEPT., ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH, 20A INVERLEITH ROW,
EDINBURGH EH3 5LR
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