How to exhibit with us?
Knowsley Arts & Heritage Service operate and programme a
number of gallery spaces across the borough, which collectively
present a variety of exhibitions, all of which are free entry and
frequently come with learning opportunities for the public.
If you are an interested in exhibiting in one
of our galleries, then we advise that you read our exhibitions policy,
which provides an overview of what and how we programme our
galleries, what you need to do regarding expressing your interest
and submitting a proposal. The policy also provides basis floor
plans of each of the galleries.
Once having read the exhibitions policy, we
ask all artists to complete in full, the proposal form and
either post or email that in. This ensures that this a fairer
process in which to assess all proposals.
If you require more information, contact Tina
Ball on 0151 443 5617 or email: Tina.Ball@knowsley.gov.uk
little BIG Art shop - call to artists
Knowsley Arts & Heritage Service want to hear
from professional artists and makers of contemporary art, craft and
design objects who are interested in exhibiting and selling their
work on a sale or return basis at Kirkby & Huyton Galleries,
Knowsley.
Whilst we are particularly keen to hear from
artists and makers from across the North West, we will consider
work from artists outside of the region to ensure we have a range
of high quality works.
This new selling space, ‘the little
BIG Art shop’ (click here for frequently asked
questions about the little BIG Art shop) will be open in Kirkby
Gallery first, in mid February and will be located in the lefthand
area of the gallery as you enter. There will be numerous display
cabinets of varying sizes.
Key points to note for interested artists:
- We take 25% on all sales to contribute
towards the usage of the space.
- We ask to exhibit work by artists / makers
from a minimum of 6 months through to potentially 12 month periods
(subject to sales).
- All sales generated will be paid directly and
speedily to artists.
- Artists are required to deliver or courier in
their work and we will organise return of their work and income
generated.
To express your interest, please email up to 5
images of your work (please do not send files over 1mb each) or a
hyperlink to your website, an artist statement and your CV. Please
also specify prices / price ranges for your work as we are keen to
encourage we display a varied but affordable range of art.
Expressions of interest are welcomed on
an ongoing basis. Kirkby Library/Gallery is located at Newtown
Gardens, Kirkby, L32 8RR. Huyton Library / Gallery is located at
Civic Way, Huyton, L36 9GD
For more information, contact Tina Ball, Arts
& Heritage Officer on 0151 443 5617, or email tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk