Zen Gallery

The Zen Gallery invites both past and new exhibitors to apply to be part of the 1st Anniversary Exhibition at the Zen Gallery in Spiritual Healing, Walthamstow, where artists anywhere in the UK are invited to apply to be part of a new and exciting art program promoting well being.

We invite artists to submit work on the theme of "Wellbeing" which can be interpreted in many ways, whether the art promotes wellbeing in an abstract way through colour and gesture, or whether it is a figurative representation, we are open to your ideas.

Zen Gallery works hard to promote and sell our artists' work, we are dedicated to providing a mutually beneficial relationship with our artists, and as such we only charge 30% commission on sales and a minimal entry fee to cover our admin costs. We have built a loyal community who regularly visit the shop and the gallery, and like to purchase art that speaks to them.

In this open call we are accepting work in the form of painting, printmaking, photography, drawing and mixed media.

The exhibition will take place at Zen Gallery, London, E17 from 26 September - 30 November 2024, and is produced and supported entirely by artists with no public funding.

Selected works will be exhibited - All selected works must be for sale.

HOW TO APPLY

• All entries must be submitted through Zealous by the stated deadlines.
• Only works that have been pre-selected via the online submission process will be accepted on the hand-in day. •
• There are no restrictions on size.
• Artists may submit up to 5 works. We suggest submitting works that are of the same series so that we can display them as a group.
• Unless part of a diptych/triptych etc, each artwork must have its own submission. Multiple works submitted on one submission will not be considered.
• Please ensure all artwork details are correct – titles, prices etc. Details submitted at this stage will be used for labels, the exhibition catalogue, and online.
• Image files should be JPG or PNG and no more than 3MB large. 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.
• Save your image files in the following format: ARTIST NAME_TITLE_SIZE_PRICE
• Upload your first artwork - you will then be asked to pay for the number of pieces you want to add. You can then add further artworks to your submission up to the package limit.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By submitting to this opportunity for the ZEN GALLERY ANNIVERSAY Exhibition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accept the terms & conditions laid out below.

COLLABORATIONS

Where two or more artists are collaborating on a single work, the submission will count as one of the permitted entries from each of the artists. Artists submitting collaborative work can use the rest of their permitted entries to submit solo works.

RESTRICTIONS

• No reproductions or copies of any kind will be accepted. Artist must own the copyright to any works submitted.
• All pre-selected works need to be delivered to and collected from the gallery by the artist or a nominated representative or courier.

SELECTION

• Pre-selection results will be emailed to the email address connected to your Zealous profile on the dates stated in the call.
• We regret that we cannot offer feedback on the results of the selection.

PRE-SELECTED WORKS

• Pre-selection results will be emailed to the email address connected to your Zealous profile on the dates stated in the call.
• Works that pass the online pre-selection process must be delivered to the gallery by the date stated in the call.
• All works that are pre-selected online are still subject to final selection by the panel on delivery to the gallery.
• Works that are not included in the final selection should be uplifted from the gallery. The Society has no storage space, so works not hung must be collected by this date. Any work not uplifted becomes the property of the ZEN GALLERY and may be disposed of or recycled.

DELIVERY OF YOUR WORK

• Please attach a stiff label to the back of your work with string. This label must be able to hang freely over the front of the work and should include your name, title of artwork, price and a contact phone number and email address.
• Please also attach a permanent label to your work with name, title, price and a contact phone number.
• There is no car park at the gallery. Where possible please arrive on foot or by public transport. Vehicular access will only be allowed for the delivery of large-scale or heavy works.
• It is the artists' responsibility to source a courier and make arrangements directly with them.
• You may be required to install your own work depending on the scale. You will be contacted in advance if this is the case.

SALES & COMMISSION

• Artists will be charged a commission of 30% on the sale price of all work sold in the exhibition.
• Any private sales during or a consequence of the exhibition must be processed through the Zen Gallery and will be subject to the same level of commission. A sale made through the Zen Gallery shall have precedence. 
• Selected work should not be for sale on any other platforms during the exhibition period. Print editions are an exception.

INSURANCE

Whilst every possible care will be taken of works submitted, the Zen Gallery cannot be responsible for any loss or damage incurred during the exhibition or in transit to and from it. The Zen Gallery does not insure the exhibits; artists are advised to insure their own work.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

• Please ensure a high standard of presentation of works. No metal frames will be accepted. Any framing should be professionally finished and contemporary.
• Works with wet paint will not be accepted; the artist is liable for the cost of any damage caused to other works by such items.
• All works being handed in must be ready to hang with mirror plates or similar and clearly marked ‘this way up' where appropriate. The artist is liable for the cost of any damage caused to other works by protruding hooks and fixings. 

PHOTOGRAPHY

It will be assumed that photographic reproduction of all works submitted and use of images for promotion or marketing purposes by the Zen Gallery is allowed by the Artist unless otherwise indicated.