Urbis Open Art Prize

Call for Artists submission

The Grant Bradley Gallery has been asked to host The Urbis Open Art Prize in June 2010. We are looking for Bristol artists who work in 2 dimensions to apply to the gallery by Monday 3rd May. Works selected for exhibition will be displayed at The Grant Bradley Gallery between 5th June and 3rd July. The Winner of the Urbis Prize will also receive a cheque for �1000 and their work will be displayed in the stunning new Robinson Building, Bedminster as part of their art collection for one year. This non profit competition is sponsored by Urbis the developers of the Robinson Building who will be promoting the event.

Download the Entry Criteria

Download the Entry Application Form

Background: The Robinson’s Building

E. A. & A. Robinson moved their paper-bag and printing business to Bedminster in 1887. Their first factory was built on the junction of East Street and St. John's Road. In 1902, due to a lack of space, they took an innovative step of jacking up the roof of this building and inserting two extra floors. The building is still there, but now occupied by the world famous Cameron Balloons. Robinson's built a much bigger factory, behind the first in 1897. This building was huge and although now long empty dominates one end of East Street.

Urbis Development is delivering a meticulous refurbishment and conversion of this historic landmark building.

Today:
Continuing the gathering momentum of regeneration and investment in South Bristol, this historic building will provide a range of exceptional homes including duplex and loft style apartments. Options include: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 1 & 2 bedroom duplex apartments offering panoramic views. Through the communal entrance from East Street is a hallway leading to stairs and a lift up to the first floor level and the Atrium. This entrance lobby is where the winning artwork will be hung.

Entry Criteria

• Open competition to artists who have a Bristol postcode.
  

• Works should be submitted no later than 3rd May 2010; any submissions received later will not be included in the selection process.
  

• The Prize of �1,000 will be awarded to the winning artist on the provision that their work is displayed at The Robinson Building between 1st July 2010 and July 2011, after which time the artist is free to collect the work.
  

• A panel of judges will have the responsibility of selecting the works for display at The Grant Bradley Gallery. Artists will be notified by email / letter by Friday 30th April.
  

• Artwork submitted must be two-dimensional, professionally framed and supplied with suitable fixings on the reverse for mounting on a wall.
  

• It is the Artists responsibility to insure their work whilst it is on show at The Grant Bradley Gallery.
  

• Artworks up to a maximum of 6ft x 6ft including the frame are acceptable.
  

Information for participants

• Successful applicants will be invited to show their work for the duration of the Urbis Open Art Prize > 5th June – 3rd July
  

• Applicants must be available to deliver their work on either Saturday 29th May or Monday 31st May between the hours of 10-4pm and collect their work at the end of the Exhibition on either Saturday 3rd July or Monday 5th July between the hours of 10-4pm.
  

• Work will be available to view by the public Monday – Sat 10am-5pm
  

• Artists are responsible for insuring their own work for the duration of the Exhibition.

Should you require any further information regarding submitting works to the gallery, please contact either Albany Boulter or Greg Gaiger at The Grant Bradley Gallery on:

T:01179 637673

E:[email protected]

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