Registrations coming in

There's still plenty of time to register but why wait?

Today, we are offering double the space for the same fee - but for only 7 days. So hurry up and take advantage.

For more information, click on the link. http://www.inspireleisure.co.uk/index.php?sectionid=0&parentid=18&id=278&

It is up to artists now

There is a distinct possibility the Shoebox Art Fair might have to be cancelled. If everyone who expressed interest registered, the only concern would be for a successful event. Yet, while there are many artists in the region, we still have spaces available.

Since this region is also not on any arts trails, for that reason alone, you’d think interested artists would rush to register without being constantly prodded. After all, this is a great and affordable way to promote and sell our art. The registration fee is quite low and the tourist season guarantees a good showing.

There is currently no Arts Development Officer in the region hence why I have been doing what effectively comes under council remit. The registration fee does not come to me but to an arts’ fund for more opportunities for artists.

Ultimately, one can only present opportunities. If people choose not to take advantage, well... what can I do?

Artists - Grab This Opportunity

It is not often that there are affordable showcases for our art. Well now there is with the Shoebox Art Fair.

So if you want to sell or show your art, register NOW.

More information can be found at www.inspireleisure.co.uk

Click the link on the left hand side for Shoebox Art Fair.

FIRST Shoebox Art Fair in Arun

ARTISTS! Be a part of this first event in a series of arts initiatives for Arun art.

Come along to our Shoebox Art Fair and attract new buyers during the busy tourist season with affordable entry - level pieces.

Inspire Leisure, Littlehampton Town Council and local artist Euphrosene Labon, are kicking off a series of initiatives to promote the arts in Arun with a Shoebox Art Fair on the 26th July 2009 at The Windmill Studio in The Windmill Entertainment Centre, Littlehampton.

To attract a wide range of buyers the fair is open to all genres of art and artists from outside the region are also welcome.

To capture the tourist trade, we are using the catchy title of Shoebox Art - in fact the maximum size of a box will probably be around H30x W35x D46cm as two can sit quite comfortably per table.

With a ‘shoebox’, there is no need for stands or hangings, with all those additional costs, and the registration fee reflects that at only £25 for a shared table. (It will cost £50 to have a table to yourself.)

The Shoebox Art Fair is, and will remain, open to artists from outside the region.
Next year this event will be in addition to an Open House season, which will be for local artists only. There are different rules for fairs regarding commissions on sales. With the Shoebox Art Fair, whatever sales you make, you keep, paying no commission - for this year at least.

The event will be open to the public from 11.00am - 4.00pm, with artist access from 10.00am to allow for adequate set up – although the general idea is to make it as portable as possible. Hence the idea of using a ‘shoebox’.

Space is limited at The Windmill Studio, so we do hope you will join us. July is not that far away and we would really love to put on a great show with a good turnout of artists.
If you cannot make this date, do please spread the word to other interested artists.

Download your entry form now from Inspire Leisure's website. (And when I can figure out how to add a link, I'll append it here!)