PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION IN FULL!

RESERVE PRICE : Artists determine their own reserve price but we encourage you to be realistic, bearing in mind that buyers are looking for affordable art. Buyers at this auction are looking for work below the market price, so bear that in mind when you set your reserve price. 

This is a two step project which combines TIMED Auction sale  with and online exhibition afterwards.

The selected artists will be exhibited online and their work will be presented at international auction via Chalkwell auctions. 

TIMED AUCTION

The seleceted works will be listed at our dedicated "Artists on the Rise" (AOTR) auction of contemporary investment art. 

The catalogue of selected works will be published on Chalkwell auctions website approximately 2 weekends before the final date of the auction. They will be open for bidding. 

 The works succesfully sold at auction will be listed on the link below.

https://www.chinwerussell.com/featured-at-auction

ONLINE EXHIBITION

The selected works will be showcased on www.chinwerussell.com in an online exhibition.

The Exhibition opens approximately 2-5 days after the auction and will run for 3-4 weeks. 

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. 

All entries must have artwork description, Artist statement and bio. 

AUCTION TERMS

All works submitted to us must be original and must be your own creation or that of the artist you represent.

All works submitted for auction must be available for sale on the day of the auction so make sure that this is the case before you submit.

The auction catalogue will be published in advance of the auction day, once the catalogue goes live, you cannot withdraw your work. This is because it costs time and money to prepare the catalogue. If there is any reason why you must withdraw your work, please let us know ahead of time before the auction catalogue is published.

The auction will be featured on social media to announceand sold works will be featured on social media again after the auction has taken place. 

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RESERVE PRICE : Artists determine their own reserve price but we encourage you to be realistic, bearing in mind that buyers are looking for affordable art. Buyers at this auction are looking for work below the market price, so bear that in mind when you set your reserve price. 

​

IMAGE: Your work will be sold on image alone therefore we need good quality images in jpeg. To give your work the best chance of being sold, ensure that the full image of the work is visible including any frame.   

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If your work sells, the auctioneer will collect the payment + shipping cost from the buyer and the buyer's address is released to you.

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You are expected to arrange shipping of the works as soon as you receive the shipping address. If it will take longer to arrange shipping, please contact me to discuss. You will ensure that you use adequate protective packaging when shipping your work. You will also need to use a tracked shipping service.

The Buyer pays the shipping cost. 

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PAYMENT TO YOU

We will receive payment(price of work+shipping cost) for all works 4-6 weeks after the auction has taken place and we will pay to your bank account/paypal less commission (and transfer fees for artists outside the UK.)

Commission is charged at 30% of the sale value. 

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Once the auction ends, there is NO POSSIBILITY of chasing after bids that did not meet your reserve price as it will be too late. This is why it is important to price to sell.

​

The auction format is TIMED SALE and will happen on www.chalkwellauctions.co.uk

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AUCTION RESULTS.

 We will let you know the FINAL  results of the auction a day or two after it has taken place.

​

Please ensure that the image of your work is high quality and in jpeg format. If your work is framed, then your image should clearly show this if possible. Submission does not mean that your work will be accepted for auction. If your work is accepted for auction, then it will appear in the auction catalogue once it has been uploaded.

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Restrictions
All entries must be show the full artwork so that the buyers can see the finishing of the work. You should also show the back of the artwork so that the buyer will have a clear idea of what the work looks like. 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

We recommend that you upload at least 3 images for each artwork, one showing the full image, a second one showing the back, a third one showing the scale of work. 

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email prefarably.  

Selection
The curator will select the works for the exhibition and auction. The curator will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the curator on all matters is final.

Online Selling
Artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

General Information
The exhibition will be held online online.  

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in Photography

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery at 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission of 30%. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email. Successful applicants will be notified by email and must respond within one 48 hours to confirm participation. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn From the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Online Selling
If 'Online Selling' is used and artworks are not delivered to the gallery, artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.
If a buyer makes a purchase via the online gallery the organisers will contact the artist and buyer to determine if there are additional postage and handling charges that need to be charged to the buyer.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

General Information
The exhibition will be held ONLINE ONLY.

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in any medium excluding videography/films

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery at 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission of 30%. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email. Successful applicants will be notified by email and must respond within one 48 hours to confirm participation. Failure to do so could result in work being withdrawn From the exhibition. 

Selection
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works accepted for exhibition will be displayed entirely at the artists' risk and organisers and the gallery will not accept liability for loss or damage occurring during the exhibition.

Online Selling
If 'Online Selling' is used and artworks are not delivered to the gallery, artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.
If a buyer makes a purchase via the online gallery the organisers will contact the artist and buyer to determine if there are additional postage and handling charges that need to be charged to the buyer.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

General Information
The exhibition will be held at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3 5EE (work can be delivered to both the rear and front of the Town Hall) - followed by a two week online exhibition were work can continue to be sold. 

Eligibility
Submissions of work are invited from fine artists: Painters, Draughtsmen, Sculptors and Printmakers - no Digital, Video, Sound or Photography, Needlework, Beadwork, Pressed Flowers, Mosaic or Stained Glass is accepted. We can not accept giclee prints only originals. 

Restrictions
All entries must be less than 120cm in any one direction including frame. Only one larger work will be considered per artist - we suggest that the others should be smaller to be considered for hanging. 

All 2D work must be framed or on a stretched 4cm deep clean canvas.  No metal or clip frames or work that is still wet.

Badly presented work will not be accepted (this includes cleanliness and damaged/loose frames.)

• 2D work must  have D-Rings and picture cord/wire attached to the back of the picture, one third from the top.

*Sculpture must be stable or securely fixed to a base with nothing that can harm a viewer or administrator.* 

A tie on label will need to be filled in at drop off along with the OESS label attached to the reverse of all 2D and 3D work. Please print out 2 OESS forms.

ANY WORK POORLY FRAMED OR BADLY PRESENTED WILL BE REJECTED REGARDLESS OF QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED. 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / \ ~ # + =

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition MUST be for sale. 

35% Commission for Non Members and Friends of CAS is charged by the Society.

30% for Artist Members of Chelsea Art Society is charged by the Society. 

The sale price must includes the cost of any frame, our commission and VAT. 

VAT and its administration is the artist's own responsibility. If a VAT receipt is required by the purchaser this is the responsibility of the Artist not the Society. 

Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Should you wish to change the submitted price, £10 will be charge for administration costs.

We may need to edit and correct details for the cataloguing process. This will be done to least minimise changes. The Society takes no responsibly for errors in our catalogue.

The OESS Online Exhibition lasts for two weeks after the show closes and artwork is still to be collected by the Artist on the 19th June 2023. Artwork sold during this period is still subject to the same commission. It is the Artist's responsibility to arrange delivery at their own cost, over and above the commission taken by the Society. All work must be sent by recorded delivery and you will only receive payment once the purchaser has received the artwork.

NB - It may take up to 1 month to receive your money for a sold art work once the show closes. It is your responsibility to supply CAS your bank details once you know your work has been sold. In this case, please email your name, account and sort code with the title of your artwork to: 

treasurer.chelseaartsociety@gmail.com
 

It is NOT possible to make a refund of any entry payment on the OESS system. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and understand your work fits the criteria.

Communications
All communication will be by email. Successful applicants will be notified by email. However, it is your responsibility to check the OESS website on 28th April, 2023. 

Second round of selection will be announced on Tuesday 13th in the morning - please visit OESS website for the answers.

Selection

THIS IS A TWO PHASE SELECTION PROCESS - 

FIRST PHASE : PRESELECTION ONLINE . RESULTS WERE ANNOUNCED 28TH APRIL, 2023. 

SECOND PHASE: SUCCESSFUL ENTRIES UNDERGO PHYSICAL JUDGING IN THE TOWN HALL AFTER DELIVERY ON 11TH JUNE, 2023

The decision of the Selectors on all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The Selection Committee will select the works for the exhibition. The Selectors will consider all correctly completed submissions.

Insurance
Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. All works, both displayed and unhung is submitted entirely at the artists' risk. Neither the Society nor the Gallery will accept liability for any loss or damage occurring during the exhibition.

Delivery and Collection
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their work at Chelsea Old Town Hall.

Delivery - Sunday 11th June 10am - 3.30pm (please allow a minimum of 30minutes to deliver work, fill in labels and sign documents.) 

OESS labels must be attached to the back/base of the artwork. Two printed out forms must be presented at hand in.

Collection of hung work - Monday 19th - 3pm - 6.30pm

Collection of unhung work - 16th to 18th 11am - 5pm. No work can be collected pre 3pm on the 19th.

Packaging materials must be removed after delivery (no gallery storage is available for this) and brought back at collection. If you are applying from overseas please consider how you will get your work to and from the exhibition at the required times.
Work not collected at the stated times will be subject to a charge of £15 per week at Art Moves of Chelsea and will be disposed of after four weeks at artist's own cost. Art Moves of Chelsea - 02073527492

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Society regarding the selection of works is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The Society bears no liability for any loss or damage to submitted work as you the Artist are responsible for your own insurance 
The Society reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as the Society may deem necessary.
The Society may process, store and utilise the data in any submission and, if selected for exhibition, images of work submitted can be freely used by The Society and its sponsors for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by you is true and accurate and the work submitted is wholly of your own creation. 
By submitting this application you confirm that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and you accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions herein.

Name:     Alice Hall                           Signature:      Alice Hall                                             Date: 06/02/2023

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION IN FULL!

This is a two step project which combines live Auction with online exhibition.

The selected artists will be exhibited online and their work will be presented at international auction via Chalkwell auctions. 

LIVE AUCTION

The seleceted works will be presented on 16th May at our dedicated "Artists on the Rise" (AOTR) auction of contemporary investment art. 

The selected works will go live in the Chalkwell auctions catalogue pages approximately 2 weekends before the auction takes place.

Each work will be presented by the auctioneer one by one. If you are selected, a separate link will be sent to you for the auction so that you can submit your work in the required auction format.

 The works succesfully sold at auction will be listed on the link below.

https://www.chinwerussell.com/featured-at-auction

ONLINE EXHIBITION

The selected works will be showcased on www.chinwerussell.com in an online exhibition.

The Exhibition opens approximately 2 days after the auction and will run for 3-4 weeks. 

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. 

All entries must have artwork description, Artist statement and bio. 

AUCTION TERMS

All works submitted to us must be original and must be your own creation or that of the artist you represent.

All works submitted for auction must be available for sale on the day of the auction so make sure that this is the case before you submit.

The auction catalogue will be published in advance of the auction day, once the catalogue goes live, you cannot withdraw your work. This is because it costs time and money to prepare the catalogue. If there is any reason why you must withdraw your work, please let us know ahead of time before the auction catalogue is published.

Each artist would be featured on social media to announce their participation and the sold works will be featured on social media again after the auction has taken place. 

​​

RESERVE PRICE : Artists determine their own reserve price but we encourage you to be realistic, bearing in mind that buyers are looking for affordable art. Buyers at this auction are looking for work below the market price, so bear that in mind when you set your reserve price. 

​

IMAGE: Your work will be sold on image alone therefore we need good quality images in jpeg. To give your work the best chance of being sold, ensure that the full image of the work is visible including any frame.   

​

During the auction, all works will be presented one by one by the auctioneer, this happens very fast! There is no time during the auction to contact artists to see if they want to accept a bid or not. This is why you should price your work to sell.  

​

If your work sells, the auctioneer will collect the payment + shipping cost from the buyer and the buyer's address is released to you.

​

You are expected to arrange shipping of the works as soon as you receive the shipping address. If it will take longer to arrange shipping, please contact me to discuss. You will ensure that you use adequate protective packaging when shipping your work. You will also need to use a tracked shipping service.

The Buyer pays the shipping cost. 

​

PAYMENT TO YOU

We will receive payment(price of work+shipping cost) for all works 4-6 weeks after the auction has taken place and we will pay to your bank account/paypal less commission (and transfer fees for artists outside the UK.)

Commission is charged at 30% of the sale value. There is auctioneer’s discretion of 10% to help maximize sales. (This means that if your reserve price is £100 for example and the final bid on your work is £90, the auctioneer will accept that bid.)

​

Once the auction ends, there is NO POSSIBILITY of chasing after bids that did not meet your reserve price as it will be too late. This is why it is important to price to sell.

​

The auction format is LIVE SALE and will happen on www.chalkwellauctions.co.uk

​

AUCTION RESULTS.

During the auction, it may appear as if your work has sold. This may not be the case as some sales do not conclude! We will let you know the FINAL  results of the auction a day or two after it has taken place.

​

Please ensure that the image of your work is high quality and in jpeg format. If your work is framed, then your image should clearly show this if possible. Submission does not mean that your work will be accepted for auction. If your work is accepted for auction, then it will appear in the auction catalogue once it has been uploaded.

​

Restrictions
All entries must be show the full artwork so that the buyers can see the finishing of the work. You should also show the back of the artwork so that the buyer will have a clear idea of what the work looks like. 

Image Uploads
Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 5MB large. Upload time will depend on your internet connection speed so please be patient. If you are having problems uploading your images please use image editing software to resize your image to approximately 1600 pixels wide and then save as a new file. Image file names should not be too long and should not contain any invalid characters such as ' " & % * ( ) < > / ~ # + =

We recommend that you upload at least 3 images for each artwork, one showing the full image, a second one showing the back, a third one showing the scale of work. 

Pricing
Work selected for exhibition will be expected to be for sale. Commission is charged by the gallery 30%. It will be assumed that the sale price includes the cost of any frame and our commission. Please allow for these points when pricing your work. Prices should include VAT if applicable. If you are VAT registered please provide a VAT number in the box provided. 

Communications
All communication will be by email prefarably.  

Selection
The curator will select the works for the exhibition and auction. The curator will consider all correctly completed submissions. The decision of the curator on all matters is final.

Online Selling
Artists will be responsible for the safe delivery of artworks should an artwork be sold via the online gallery.

Agreement
By submitting to the exhibition you are deemed to accept and agree to the following:
The decision of the Selectors on all matters Is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
I understand that The Organisers reserves the right to make such changes to the exhibition arrangements and these Terms & Conditions as may be deemed necessary by circumstances.
I authorise The Organisers To process, store, and utilise the data in my submission and agree that, if selected for exhibition, images of my work can be freely used by The Organisers, The Gallery and associated organisations for promotional and publicity purposes.
All information provided by me is true and accurate and that the work submitted is wholly of my own creation.
I have read and understood these terms and conditions and by submitting this application I accept and agree to observe all the Terms And Conditions therein.

 

Please Note: The above terms and conditions are provided by the exhibition organisers.

For terms and conditions which apply to the use of the OESS entry system please view below:
OESS Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy