Rules & Regulations
By participating in The Buxton Spa Prize ‘Come Rain or Shine’ event you the artist agree to abide by all rules, decisions and instructions that are communicated to you by the organisers. Their decision in all matters is final.
Any style or media will be accepted apart from photography.
All artwork must be created on location without the use of photographic references.
Locations must be within a 1 mile radius of the registration site at The Crescent Pump Room. A map will be available for reference.
The organising committee reserve the right to accept or reject any artist’s registration application without explanation.
Only canvas/paper/board stamped by the event will qualify for exhibition and be eligible for event awards. Each artist may have up to 3 supports stamped. The finished work must be no larger than 92cm x 92cm (36 inches x 36 inches).
The £10 entry fee allows the artist to submit one piece for the exhibition and judging.
Work may be submitted framed or unframed and artists are to display their work on their own easels. A reasonable level of presentation will be expected for the subsequent exhibition.
Submissions for the ‘Come Rain or Shine’ exhibition are juried by the organisers and sponsors. Their decision in making these awards is final.
Artwork will be offered for sale during the exhibition. Labels will be provided for artists to add name, title and price. Paintings will be sold on a cash only basis unless otherwise agreed with the artist.
For this first ‘Come Rain or Shine’ competition, The Buxton Spa Prize will not take commission on sold work.
It is the artists’ responsibility to collect their work from the exhibition venue after the event. At the discretion of the event organisers any uncollected work may be donated to charity or otherwise used to generate funds to support the event.
While participating in the event you accept that the organisers and their agents can take photographs and video of you for the purposes of promoting ‘Come Rain or Shine’ in both print media and online through websites and social media.
All participating artists agree to images of their completed works being used for event marketing and merchandise, in whatever form. All artists accept that no fee will be paid for this use.
Artists must at all times be courteous when dealing with fellow artists, the public and organising committee or persons acting on behalf of the committee.
The organising committee have the right to expel any artist from the event if they are deemed to have not adhered to the rules and guidelines stated.
By registering to participate, I, the artist, understand and agree to abide by the rules of the event. I am entering into this competition at my own risk. The Buxton Spa Prize/Come Rain or Shine, its organisers or representatives will not be responsible for any injury or damage to me, those with me, my belongings, or my artwork at any time during this event.
By registering to participate, I, the artist, agree to receiving communications from The Buxton Spa Prize. This will include information about your entry into 'Come Rain or Shine'.
Health & Safety
At all times while participating in the event you are responsible for your own health, safety and welfare, your equipment and for ensuring you do not present a hazard to the public.
Before setting up, please take time to assess the potential hazards that your location may present e.g. river, road, lake.
Please ensure that you carry and site your equipment in a safe manner for yourself and others, do not block footpaths or exits; leave room for others to pass without stepping onto the road.
Artists must keep the environment clean and bring all their waste away with them.
The organisers and sponsors bear no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or property arising from their participation in The Buxton Spa Prize ‘Come Rain or Shine’ event.
Weather
As the name implies, this event will take place whatever the weather! Please be prepared for sun, rain, wind and anything else that the Buxton climate may throw at us. You will find plenty of shelter in and around the town and the Pavilion Gardens and, in extreme circumstances you may paint from inside your car.
Any style or media will be accepted apart from photography.
All artwork must be created on location without the use of photographic references.
Locations must be within a 1 mile radius of the registration site at The Crescent Pump Room. A map will be available for reference.
The organising committee reserve the right to accept or reject any artist’s registration application without explanation.
Only canvas/paper/board stamped by the event will qualify for exhibition and be eligible for event awards. Each artist may have up to 3 supports stamped. The finished work must be no larger than 92cm x 92cm (36 inches x 36 inches).
The £10 entry fee allows the artist to submit one piece for the exhibition and judging.
Work may be submitted framed or unframed and artists are to display their work on their own easels. A reasonable level of presentation will be expected for the subsequent exhibition.
Submissions for the ‘Come Rain or Shine’ exhibition are juried by the organisers and sponsors. Their decision in making these awards is final.
Artwork will be offered for sale during the exhibition. Labels will be provided for artists to add name, title and price. Paintings will be sold on a cash only basis unless otherwise agreed with the artist.
For this first ‘Come Rain or Shine’ competition, The Buxton Spa Prize will not take commission on sold work.
It is the artists’ responsibility to collect their work from the exhibition venue after the event. At the discretion of the event organisers any uncollected work may be donated to charity or otherwise used to generate funds to support the event.
While participating in the event you accept that the organisers and their agents can take photographs and video of you for the purposes of promoting ‘Come Rain or Shine’ in both print media and online through websites and social media.
All participating artists agree to images of their completed works being used for event marketing and merchandise, in whatever form. All artists accept that no fee will be paid for this use.
Artists must at all times be courteous when dealing with fellow artists, the public and organising committee or persons acting on behalf of the committee.
The organising committee have the right to expel any artist from the event if they are deemed to have not adhered to the rules and guidelines stated.
By registering to participate, I, the artist, understand and agree to abide by the rules of the event. I am entering into this competition at my own risk. The Buxton Spa Prize/Come Rain or Shine, its organisers or representatives will not be responsible for any injury or damage to me, those with me, my belongings, or my artwork at any time during this event.
By registering to participate, I, the artist, agree to receiving communications from The Buxton Spa Prize. This will include information about your entry into 'Come Rain or Shine'.
Health & Safety
At all times while participating in the event you are responsible for your own health, safety and welfare, your equipment and for ensuring you do not present a hazard to the public.
Before setting up, please take time to assess the potential hazards that your location may present e.g. river, road, lake.
Please ensure that you carry and site your equipment in a safe manner for yourself and others, do not block footpaths or exits; leave room for others to pass without stepping onto the road.
Artists must keep the environment clean and bring all their waste away with them.
The organisers and sponsors bear no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or property arising from their participation in The Buxton Spa Prize ‘Come Rain or Shine’ event.
Weather
As the name implies, this event will take place whatever the weather! Please be prepared for sun, rain, wind and anything else that the Buxton climate may throw at us. You will find plenty of shelter in and around the town and the Pavilion Gardens and, in extreme circumstances you may paint from inside your car.