Fields of Vision: Landscapes Past & Present

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2012 open opportunities for artists at Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham Fields of Vision: Landscapes Past & Present Exhibition runs from 28 January - 25 March 2012 Deadline for submissions: Friday 9 December 2011 Submissions to: Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ Through its annual open exhibition opportunities, Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham helps artists locally, nationally and internationally to showcase their work in group exhibitions across three gallery spaces: Orleans and Stables Galleries, Twickenham and the Riverside Gallery in Richmond. In 2012, we have further opportunities for artists to submit artwork for an exhibition at Orleans House Gallery titled Fields of Vision: Landscapes Past & Present. This exhibition will juxtapose historical works from the Richmond Borough Art Collection with contemporary submissions. Although the emphasis will be on local Richmond borough views, any geographical location is considered. The definition of ‘landscape' encompasses scenes of nature / countryside, river and seascapes and urban views of towns / cities etc. Any media (prints, photographs, paintings, objects, sculptures, film, and digital media) and styles are considered. Artists can submit up to 5 original works. Artworks must be submitted as high resolution jpeg files on a CD (no case), with accompanying A4 sized photographic prints or colour printouts. Original artwork or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Please clearly label each submission with: artist's name, title of work, date, media, approximate size and price before commission if the work is for sale (the gallery adds on 40% commission + VAT of total). In addition, please enclose contact details (including email and postal addresses and contact telephone numbers), an artist's statement and CV. There is a £10.00 administration charge (which also contributes towards exhibition costs); £7.50 concessions (students, retired, unwaged, benefits etc. Please include proof. Please make cheques payable to ‘L.B.R.U.T'. You can also pay by credit / debit card by calling the gallery on 020 8831 6000. Your submission will not be accepted without payment. If you would like submissions returned, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope or stamps to the value of posting submission. Successful artists will be contacted by email or in writing approximately 2-3 weeks after the deadline. Queries to curator Mark De Novellis at m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk,