CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Star Brewery Summer Exhibition | 10 July - 19 July
In collaboration with The Makers Directory
Star Brewery Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes BN7 1YJ

We’re excited to open submissions for the Star Brewery Summer Exhibition, a seasonal group show celebrating contemporary artistic practices across disciplines. We welcome applications from emerging and established artists working in painting, illustration, photography, mixed media and sculpture.”


HOW TO APPLY
Submission deadline: 16 March
Please send 5 JPG images representative of the style and medium you would like to exhibit, along with your preferred space type (see below), to Neeta at starbrewerygallery@gmail.com 

Please note, these must be sent directly through your email, not via WeTransfer or similar services.

Please let us know if you are featured on The Makers Directory website.

AVAILABLE EXHIBITION SPACES
• 100cm (W) × 100cm (H) wall spaces -
10 available at £195
50cm (W) × 100cm (H) wall spaces - 7 available at £125
3D exhibition spaces (plinth size: L 85cm × W 35cm × H 200cm)
3 available at £125. The maximum height for sculpture on a plinth is approximately 60cm. If you have floor pieces, please provide us with their dimensions.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Exhibition dates: 10 July – 19 July
Artwork delivery date: Tuesday 7 July from 11am–2pm
Private View: Friday 10 July from 6–8pm
Opening to the public: Saturday 11 July
Open Tuesday–Saturday 11am–4pm | Sunday 11am–3pm | Closed Monday
Unsold artwork collection: Sunday 19 July from 3–4pm

GALLERY COMMISSION - 20% on all sales
The fee contributes to gallery running costs and exhibition expenses and includes:

EXHIBITION INSTALLATION
Professional staff to assist with hanging and positioning artwork according to gallery standards.

PROMOTION AND MARKETING
Online Presence -
featured across the Gallery’s and The Makers Directory’s websites, social media channels, newsletters, and mailing lists.
Collector and Buyer Exposure - promotion to the gallery’s established network of collectors, art buyers, and subscribers.
Press Coverage - Press releases are distributed to media contacts to generate editorial coverage and publicity.

GALLERY OVERHEADS COVERED
Administration
Design of online poster
Design of Private View invitations
Design and printing of posters
Writing and distribution of the exhibition press release
Private View staff, setup, clear-up and wine
Web hosting and newsletter subscriptions
Public liability insurance
Gallery rent and utilities
Security (cameras, alarms, ICO compliance)
Lighting maintenance
Internet and phone
Repair costs post-exhibition

If you have any questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at starbrewerygallery@gmail.com