1) Letter from USWA secretary and the council:
Dear members
We have this extra exhibition opportunity and are hard at work organising details for you. We do hope that many of you will take advantage of this great exhibition space we have been offered.
PLEASE READ THE MILLENNIUM COURT EXHIBITIONS POLICY CAREFULLY BELOW.
Entries will be at £5 per artwork to USWA
Entries deadline February 1st 2025 all entries ,no exceptions, are online via the jotform. This will be posted asap. so keep checking the website .
www.uswa.co.uk
Two artworks per person or one artwork if it is over 750mm.on any one side. No Prints cards or unframed originals.
Times of proposed pick up of artworks by the SOS bus at Malone Golf Club to be announced. They need the artwork 2 weeks prior to the exhibition date.
Times of proposed collection of unsold artwork to be announced .
We have filled in the proposal form and answered all their questions and will provide the information they need.
Anyone wishing to take part in the 2020 painting challenge, Jan 6th 2025 for 20 days painting for 20 mins a day, needs to contact Lesley uswasecretary@gmail.com to share their mobile number if they wish to join in sharing their work with members taking part. This will be a private whatsapp group with a selection of work also shown on the website and Facebook. The paintings can also be brought to the Coffee morning for an informal unframed exhibition.
Happy Christmas to all
Lesley and the Council
We have this extra exhibition opportunity and are hard at work organising details for you. We do hope that many of you will take advantage of this great exhibition space we have been offered.
PLEASE READ THE MILLENNIUM COURT EXHIBITIONS POLICY CAREFULLY BELOW.
Entries will be at £5 per artwork to USWA
Entries deadline February 1st 2025 all entries ,no exceptions, are online via the jotform. This will be posted asap. so keep checking the website .
www.uswa.co.uk
Two artworks per person or one artwork if it is over 750mm.on any one side. No Prints cards or unframed originals.
Times of proposed pick up of artworks by the SOS bus at Malone Golf Club to be announced. They need the artwork 2 weeks prior to the exhibition date.
Times of proposed collection of unsold artwork to be announced .
We have filled in the proposal form and answered all their questions and will provide the information they need.
Anyone wishing to take part in the 2020 painting challenge, Jan 6th 2025 for 20 days painting for 20 mins a day, needs to contact Lesley uswasecretary@gmail.com to share their mobile number if they wish to join in sharing their work with members taking part. This will be a private whatsapp group with a selection of work also shown on the website and Facebook. The paintings can also be brought to the Coffee morning for an informal unframed exhibition.
Happy Christmas to all
Lesley and the Council
2) Exhibitions Policy:
This policy is intended to give guidance concerning the programming of temporary exhibitions within all of Millennium Court managed by Portadown 2000.
This is to ensure that prospective exhibitors are aware of Millennium Court’s need to promote and encourage arts education, audience development, social inclusion, life long learning and presentations which are complimentary to the company ethos.
Millennium Court aims to provide a diverse programme of exhibitions and events that will appeal to a wide cross section of the community, attracting new and existing audiences.
The exhibitions programme will include, wherever possible, exhibitions that encompass the following:
A community based / locally inspired home grown arts exhibition
An exhibition exploring local heritage and the social history of Portadown, Co Armagh and the Northern Ireland and island of Ireland.
An exhibition exploring health as a theme
A contemporary arts exhibition by local artists
An exhibition of young and emerging artists by local artists
A family-centred exhibition
An exhibition of traditional and / or contemporary crafts by local makers
A collaborative exhibition designed and created with partner agencies either within the Co Armagh area
An exhibition to support local initiatives or festivals.
We aim to:
Improve access to the arts and encourage partnerships between other departments, individuals, groups and organisations
Provide exhibitions and activities of a high standard that seek to inspire and educate
Host approximately 6 exhibitions per year 6
Support artists and groups working within the local area and to treat all proposals fairly. Priority will be given to artists and groups connected with Portadown and Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.
Ensure that all exhibitions are accessible to all, in terms of physical and intellectual access
Objectives We seek to:
Demonstrate the validity of art as a significant contributor to education and as a social voice, through an informed and dynamic exhibitions programme
Support young and emerging artists
Reflect cultural diversity and promote arts education for all
Explore local heritage and social history; involving local communities at all available opportunities
Develop the arts and awareness of the arts within the borough
Where applicable, to support and work in partnerships with other organisations and groups in hosting and programming exhibitions
Positively encourage the submission of exhibition proposals
Use exhibitions as a springboard to develop other arts activities
Continue to form links and partnerships where possible within the community to guide arts development
As a guide to prospective applicants, we plan our exhibitions as a two-year programme and will always have, as a minimum, booked in at least 6 months in advance, so please do bear this in mind when submitting proposals. We will therefore take exhibition proposals at any point in the year and hope to let prospective exhibitors know within 3 months whether their proposal has been successful or not.
Terms and Conditions
Content and Selection
Millennium Court reserves the right to refuse work that may be deemed controversial or offensive to the gallery audience. The decision of Millennium Court is final and is not open to debate. Priority will be given to work that may contribute to the aims of the organisation stated above and has associated learning opportunities for the public.
Education
Millennium Court will, where possible, facilitate creative and educational partnerships including public workshops, talks and demonstrations linked to the current exhibitions.
Proposals
Millennium Court will consider proposals from all individuals and groups.
Proposals should include:
A completed exhibition proposal
A selection of images (please note that if an proposal is successful, we will require good quality jpeg images of no less than 300 dpi) and / or link to a relevant website of the artists / groups work
An artist’s statement of no longer than one side of A4, including suggestions for an activity / activities that link to the exhibition
Millennium Court will:
Select any number of artists to exhibit together as it sees fitting
Hang all work at its discretion and remove it ready for collection
Publicise all exhibitions via out digital and printed platforms
Produce posters, leaflets and price lists as necessary
Provide a space and facilities for workshops or demonstrations when available
Provide tea and coffee for exhibition an opening event
Sell works and organise payment after the exhibition closes (where applicable)
Responsibilities of Exhibitors will:
Deliver all work two weeks prior to exhibition opening
Collect all work within one week of the exhibition closing,
Millennium Court reserves the right to dispose of work not collected.
Provide good quality images of artwork for use in publicity materials for exhibitions (jpeg images should be no less than 300 dpi)
Provide a valuation of each artwork for Insurance purposes 8 weeks before exhibition opening
Clearly label each artwork with the number, title and full name, post-it notes are not suitable for this
Provide all exhibition related information / text and publicity material a minimum of eight weeks in advance of the exhibition
Agree all sales be made through Millennium Court. A commission of 20% will be charged on all works sold
Accept that compliance of Health and Safety guidelines may affect how work is displayed
Take all packaging away as the galleries do not have storage space available
This is to ensure that prospective exhibitors are aware of Millennium Court’s need to promote and encourage arts education, audience development, social inclusion, life long learning and presentations which are complimentary to the company ethos.
Millennium Court aims to provide a diverse programme of exhibitions and events that will appeal to a wide cross section of the community, attracting new and existing audiences.
The exhibitions programme will include, wherever possible, exhibitions that encompass the following:
A community based / locally inspired home grown arts exhibition
An exhibition exploring local heritage and the social history of Portadown, Co Armagh and the Northern Ireland and island of Ireland.
An exhibition exploring health as a theme
A contemporary arts exhibition by local artists
An exhibition of young and emerging artists by local artists
A family-centred exhibition
An exhibition of traditional and / or contemporary crafts by local makers
A collaborative exhibition designed and created with partner agencies either within the Co Armagh area
An exhibition to support local initiatives or festivals.
We aim to:
Improve access to the arts and encourage partnerships between other departments, individuals, groups and organisations
Provide exhibitions and activities of a high standard that seek to inspire and educate
Host approximately 6 exhibitions per year 6
Support artists and groups working within the local area and to treat all proposals fairly. Priority will be given to artists and groups connected with Portadown and Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.
Ensure that all exhibitions are accessible to all, in terms of physical and intellectual access
Objectives We seek to:
Demonstrate the validity of art as a significant contributor to education and as a social voice, through an informed and dynamic exhibitions programme
Support young and emerging artists
Reflect cultural diversity and promote arts education for all
Explore local heritage and social history; involving local communities at all available opportunities
Develop the arts and awareness of the arts within the borough
Where applicable, to support and work in partnerships with other organisations and groups in hosting and programming exhibitions
Positively encourage the submission of exhibition proposals
Use exhibitions as a springboard to develop other arts activities
Continue to form links and partnerships where possible within the community to guide arts development
As a guide to prospective applicants, we plan our exhibitions as a two-year programme and will always have, as a minimum, booked in at least 6 months in advance, so please do bear this in mind when submitting proposals. We will therefore take exhibition proposals at any point in the year and hope to let prospective exhibitors know within 3 months whether their proposal has been successful or not.
Terms and Conditions
Content and Selection
Millennium Court reserves the right to refuse work that may be deemed controversial or offensive to the gallery audience. The decision of Millennium Court is final and is not open to debate. Priority will be given to work that may contribute to the aims of the organisation stated above and has associated learning opportunities for the public.
Education
Millennium Court will, where possible, facilitate creative and educational partnerships including public workshops, talks and demonstrations linked to the current exhibitions.
Proposals
Millennium Court will consider proposals from all individuals and groups.
Proposals should include:
A completed exhibition proposal
A selection of images (please note that if an proposal is successful, we will require good quality jpeg images of no less than 300 dpi) and / or link to a relevant website of the artists / groups work
An artist’s statement of no longer than one side of A4, including suggestions for an activity / activities that link to the exhibition
Millennium Court will:
Select any number of artists to exhibit together as it sees fitting
Hang all work at its discretion and remove it ready for collection
Publicise all exhibitions via out digital and printed platforms
Produce posters, leaflets and price lists as necessary
Provide a space and facilities for workshops or demonstrations when available
Provide tea and coffee for exhibition an opening event
Sell works and organise payment after the exhibition closes (where applicable)
Responsibilities of Exhibitors will:
Deliver all work two weeks prior to exhibition opening
Collect all work within one week of the exhibition closing,
Millennium Court reserves the right to dispose of work not collected.
Provide good quality images of artwork for use in publicity materials for exhibitions (jpeg images should be no less than 300 dpi)
Provide a valuation of each artwork for Insurance purposes 8 weeks before exhibition opening
Clearly label each artwork with the number, title and full name, post-it notes are not suitable for this
Provide all exhibition related information / text and publicity material a minimum of eight weeks in advance of the exhibition
Agree all sales be made through Millennium Court. A commission of 20% will be charged on all works sold
Accept that compliance of Health and Safety guidelines may affect how work is displayed
Take all packaging away as the galleries do not have storage space available