BAMM Members 30 x 30 Exhibition 

Invitation to Exhibit

This is an open invitation to all BAMM members to take part in the BAMM Newport 24 event exhibition. Members can submit up to 2 pieces of work, 30cm x 30cm in size (including any frame) on the theme ‘Urban Symbiosis - the Art of Urban Living’. iAll works will be for sale.

Our planning for this event has been inspired by the way that the Budd mosaics document everyday life and the rich, myriad connections that exist in our towns and cities. The works should respond (directly or indirectly) to the Budd mosaics either in their style, choice of material or their subject in some way. 

This theme can be interpreted in the widest sense. Pieces could explore connections with people, with wildlife, plants, nature or weather; with architecture, transport, work or homes; or with hopes, dreams or delights. They could express how you have been influenced or affected by an urban environment and reflect your personal response to urban surroundings in some way. Your inspiration could come from heritage, culture, architecture, urban green spaces or industry but your mosaic should tell a story about a personal moment or urban interaction.

The members’ exhibition will run for around one month, alongside the Budd exhibition in the Gallery space at The Riverfront. The opening event will be held on Friday 4th October 7.30pm - 9.00pm. 

Cost 

The exhibition entry fee is £20 per item for BAMM members, £10 per item for student members (subject to approval). Any works sold will be subject to 20% commission charged by the gallery + a small bank transaction fee, so please build this into your sale price.

How to enter

Full details of the exhibition entry are on CuratorSpace. Here is the link to the opportunity, where you will find the application form for your exhibition entry. 

https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/urban-symbiosis-exhibition/8470w

Deadlines for submission through Curator Space is 9th September 2024. Further information in delivery arrangements and deadlines are below.

Fabrication and hanging

Please create your piece on 10-12mm plywood/MDF or WEDI-type board if unframed. If framed, please allow for the attachment of the mirror plates, other hanging fittings should not be included.

Overall measurements must be 30cm x 30cm, inclusive of frames if they have one (they do not need to be framed). Please finish all raw edges with a layer of cement or other edging to ensure that it is suitable for a public space and that there are no sharp protrusions. 

BAMM North will be preparing and hanging the pieces. The gallery requires that this is done with mirror plates.Mosaics made on plywood/MDF will have mirror plate fixings attached directly. Mosaics made on WEDI-type board will be glued to a piece of plywood, to allow the mirror plates to be fixed. 

Works must be clearly labelled on the back with the artist's name, contact information, title and price (removable price for possible gifts). 

• Name of piece 
• Artist 
• Title
• Price

Late arrival or incorrect size/format may mean that we are unable to include your work. We will not be able to refund the exhibition fee for works which do not meet these criteria. We will, of course, return the works in these circumstances.

Please note that BAMM’s public liability insurance does not cover your work, either in transit or during the exhibition. Artists should make their own arrangements to insure their work against damage or loss.

Send the finished piece to Coralie Turpin and the BAMM North Team at: 

Studio 12 Yorkshire Artspace
Persistence Works
21 Brown Street
Sheffield
S1 2BS

The deadline for submissions via Curatorspace is Monday 9th September.

The deadline for delivery of work to Yorkshire Artspace is Monday 16th September.

Sales and return of work 

All works will remain in place until 29th October 2024. 

Arrangements for  payments to artists will be confirmed nearer the time.

The BAMM North team will take down the exhibition and will take responsibility for packing and returning the mosaics that have not been sold.

N.B. As mentioned above, we cannot be responsible if pieces arrive late or damaged.

Additional information

Extremely useful packaging option with space for bubble wrap, if you want to get together with other members for a bulk purchase.

https://www.priorydirect.co.uk/postal-packaging/book-wraps/cp03008-colompac-extra-strong-book-wrap.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&ppc_keyword=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXCn-fFqApuTXexz1IJTA0sFStaWDcmhI3FIpH8uKAeDSk39zZ5p-choCGrkQAvD_BwE