Theme: My Peaceful Place

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING

Artists can enter one piece of work. This should be a new work inspired by the theme.
Work can be in any medium, including textile and photography. No AI generated work.
Work should be two-dimensional. Box frames are accepted. No light boxes or electrical work.
We use mirror plates to hang works. We will supply the mirror plates.
To attach mirror plates we use screws, so all works must be framed or backed with wood, unframed canvas on a wood stretcher is allowed.
Minimum frame or backing thickness: 15mm
No metal or clip frames. No loose paper / card.
Work must be presented as one item (to be hung with one set of mirror plates).
All work must be for sale, with a realistic selling price. Remember to include the commission, (see ‘Sale of Work’ section).

Entry Fee

Entry fee can be paid by cash or card. In person, over the phone or online.
After entry fee is paid you will receive a printed entry pack.
Entry pack contains: A copy of the rules, an entry form, and a yellow work info label.

Size

Maximum size including any frame: 36 x 48 inches (914 x 1219mm)
This means the longest edge must not exceed 48 inches (1219mm), and the shortest edge must not exceed 36 inches (914mm).

Preparation for submission

Please complete the supplied entry form.
Entry form can be returned to us with the work or in advance.
Please complete all three parts of the yellow label. Leave all parts attached.
The ‘Work No’ boxes should be left blank.
Attach the label to the back of the work with thin string, long enough for the label to hang over the front of the work.
Please write the following information on the back of the work: Name, title, medium, price.

Delivery

Delivery week: Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June 2025, 10am to 4 pm.
Works may be delivered earlier with prior arrangement.
Works can be delivered in person or via courier / post.
If delivering works in person, please remove all packaging and take it away with you.

Good care will be taken of all works submitted.
MOMA Machynlleth cannot take responsibility for any damage or loss, however caused.
Artists are advised to insure their work against damage or theft.

Judging

A panel of judges will be selected by MOMA Machynlleth.
Judges will select a strictly limited number of works for inclusion in the exhibition.
The judges’ decision is final.

Notification

Please supply a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entry form.
The bottom part of the yellow label will be returned to you in this envelope.
This will tell you if your work has been selected for the exhibition or not.
This is also your receipt for collecting the work – please keep it safe.

Prize-winners will be contacted by phone.

Exhibition

The exhibition runs from Saturday 28 June to Wednesday 3 September 2025.
The exhibition will be officially opened at 12 noon on Saturday 28 June with a ‘private view’ and prize-giving ceremony.
All entrants and their family and friends are welcome to attend this event.

Sale of Work

If a work is sold a commission of 1/3 is deducted by MOMA Machynlleth.
Please remember to include this commission in your price.
If you are registered for VAT please let us know.

If a work is sold, artists will be notified and we will ask for bank details to arrange payment.
MOMA Machynlleth operates an optional staged payment scheme called Picture Plan.
Picture Plan allows purchasers to spread payments over a maximum of 12 months.
Works being bought by Picture Plan will not be released to purchasers until payment is complete.

Artists will be paid via bank transfer when we have received full payment from the purchaser.
Please note: If a work is being bought by Picture Plan this could be up to 12 months later.

Collection of Work

If your work is not selected for exhibition please collect it before 27 June 2025.
All unsold work from the exhibition is to be collected between Monday 8 and Friday 12 September 2025, between 10am and 4pm.
We regret we cannot arrange the return of works by post or courier.
Please note: MOMA Machynlleth reserves the right to dispose of uncollected work after 12 September 2025.
If you require more time to collect a work please arrange this with us.

Address & Contact Details

The address for entries is: 2025 Tabernacle Art Competition, MOMA Machynlleth, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ.
Phone: 01654 703355.
Email: info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

If you are unsure of anything or need clarification please contact us.