Art in the Pen: Call for exhibitors

Article Added: 15/05/2009 16:00:00
The organisers of Art in the Pen, a major art fair taking place in Skipton, North Yorkshire, have released their call for exhibitorsfor this prestigious selling event of modern and contemporary art. With nocommission taken on sales, Art in the Pen offers artists a fabulous opportunityto promote and sell their work.

Thetwo-day event is taking place over the weekend of 15 and 16 August and offersfree entry and free parking for visitors. In 2008 the event attracted over 5000visitors, with artists selling over £37,000 worth of work and commissions overthe two-day period. Applications are encouraged from artists in all mediumsincluding textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics and wood. Some examples of workby designer-makers already selected for the event can be found at the bottom ofthis article.

Standsare available for £95 including VAT for a large space 6 x 3meters or £65 including VAT for a small space 3 x 2.5 metres. Both standtypes offer electricity and the costs also include marketing and publicity ofthe event. If you would like to apply for a space please visit www.artinthepen.org.uk for fullguidelines.