Spring Exhibition 2026
The next exhibition is in the Autumn, 2026
GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions are only open to current members of the Bedford Art Society who have paid the subscription for the current year. Up to four framed paintings and four 'browser' paintings may be entered. At least three of each must be for sale. The price includes the frame.
Browser artwork must be mounted, backed and wrapped in cellophane. Other art forms: sculptures, pottery etc. may be submitted at 'framed' rates, please speak to the organiser.
All artwork must carry the same identifying information as that on your Entry Form, so that there is no opportunity for confusion (2D labelled on the back and 3D with labelled tags). Affix a label to the back of the painting with your name, title of picture, the medium used and price.
Members are required to remove all bags and wrapping from the exhibition venue, after delivery of the art work.
Artists are encouraged to help steward the exhibition for at least one session.
All artwork displayed should be the original work of the exhibiting artist and should not be copied directly from photographs or published copyright material that is not the property of the exhibiting artist. Bedford Art Society will not take any responsibility for problems arising from breach of copyright.
Bedford Art Society accepts no responsibility for the loss of or damage to artwork during the mounting, display, de-mounting and storage awaiting hanging or collection. Where exhibitors deem it necessary to do so, they can arrange their own insurance for exhibits.
Very large paintings may be refused entry (e.g. over 24” x 36”).
A GUIDE TO FRAMING EXHIBITION ENTRIES
Securely tape the painting to the mount. Pastel drawings should have an extra thick or double mount to prevent pastel dust from soiling the glass.
Insert mount into frame ensuring the inside of the glass is clean.
Fix back of frame securely.
All framed paintings and canvases on stretchers submitted MUST be fitted with D-rings, which lay flat allowing the picture to be hung better. Position the D rings a quarter of the distance from the top of the frame.
Use taut strong cord or picture wire, ensuring any knots are not in the centre, as this makes hanging difficult. This will ensure the SAFETY of both your artwork and the people hanging it. The top of the wire should be below the top of the frame.
Tapes to avoid are the generally available sticky tapes and parcel tapes. Masking tapes should only be considered useful as part of a process of framing and should not be used to attach artwork. By design masking tapes have a low-tack quality and will lose their adhesive characteristic over time.
Exhibitions are only open to current members of the Bedford Art Society who have paid the subscription for the current year. Up to four framed paintings and four 'browser' paintings may be entered. At least three of each must be for sale. The price includes the frame.
Browser artwork must be mounted, backed and wrapped in cellophane. Other art forms: sculptures, pottery etc. may be submitted at 'framed' rates, please speak to the organiser.
All artwork must carry the same identifying information as that on your Entry Form, so that there is no opportunity for confusion (2D labelled on the back and 3D with labelled tags). Affix a label to the back of the painting with your name, title of picture, the medium used and price.
Members are required to remove all bags and wrapping from the exhibition venue, after delivery of the art work.
Artists are encouraged to help steward the exhibition for at least one session.
All artwork displayed should be the original work of the exhibiting artist and should not be copied directly from photographs or published copyright material that is not the property of the exhibiting artist. Bedford Art Society will not take any responsibility for problems arising from breach of copyright.
Bedford Art Society accepts no responsibility for the loss of or damage to artwork during the mounting, display, de-mounting and storage awaiting hanging or collection. Where exhibitors deem it necessary to do so, they can arrange their own insurance for exhibits.
Very large paintings may be refused entry (e.g. over 24” x 36”).
A GUIDE TO FRAMING EXHIBITION ENTRIES
Securely tape the painting to the mount. Pastel drawings should have an extra thick or double mount to prevent pastel dust from soiling the glass.
Insert mount into frame ensuring the inside of the glass is clean.
Fix back of frame securely.
All framed paintings and canvases on stretchers submitted MUST be fitted with D-rings, which lay flat allowing the picture to be hung better. Position the D rings a quarter of the distance from the top of the frame.
Use taut strong cord or picture wire, ensuring any knots are not in the centre, as this makes hanging difficult. This will ensure the SAFETY of both your artwork and the people hanging it. The top of the wire should be below the top of the frame.
Tapes to avoid are the generally available sticky tapes and parcel tapes. Masking tapes should only be considered useful as part of a process of framing and should not be used to attach artwork. By design masking tapes have a low-tack quality and will lose their adhesive characteristic over time.