Meridian: Artistic Voices from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe November 2026
Terms and Conditions of Participation
Exhibition Title: Meridian: Artistic Voices from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe
Exhibition Dates: November 6, 2026 – November 22, 2026
Organizer: Real Arts LTD
Exhibition Dates: November 6, 2026 – November 22, 2026
Organizer: Real Arts LTD
By submitting an artwork and paying the registration fee, the Artist agrees to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Eligibility and Artwork Specifications
1.1. Originality & Age: All submitted artworks must be original creations and must not be older than 5 years (i.e., created in 2021 or later).
1.2. Size Limitations: The maximum dimension for any artwork is 1.2 meters on its longest side (including any frame or mounting). Works exceeding this size will not be accepted.
1.3. Condition: Artworks must be in excellent, exhibition-ready condition, professionally finished, and securely wired or prepared for hanging (if applicable).
1.4. Content: Real Arts LTD reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is deemed offensive, unsafe, or unsuitable for the exhibition space at its sole discretion.
1.2. Size Limitations: The maximum dimension for any artwork is 1.2 meters on its longest side (including any frame or mounting). Works exceeding this size will not be accepted.
1.3. Condition: Artworks must be in excellent, exhibition-ready condition, professionally finished, and securely wired or prepared for hanging (if applicable).
1.4. Content: Real Arts LTD reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is deemed offensive, unsafe, or unsuitable for the exhibition space at its sole discretion.
2. Submission and Selection Process
2.1. Submission Limit: Artists may submit a maximum of three (3) works for consideration.
2.2. Registration Deadline: All submission forms and the required participation fee must be completed and paid by October 16, 2026, at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.
2.3. Selection Capacity: A total of 200 to 250 works will be selected for the exhibition. Selection is at the sole discretion of the curatorial committee of Real Arts LTD, and all decisions are final.
2.4. Notification: Artists will be notified of the selection results by October 24, 2026.
2.2. Registration Deadline: All submission forms and the required participation fee must be completed and paid by October 16, 2026, at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.
2.3. Selection Capacity: A total of 200 to 250 works will be selected for the exhibition. Selection is at the sole discretion of the curatorial committee of Real Arts LTD, and all decisions are final.
2.4. Notification: Artists will be notified of the selection results by October 24, 2026.
3. Participation Fees
3.1. Fee Structure:
- £10 for the submission and potential exhibition of one (1) artwork.
- £25 for the submission and potential exhibition of two (2) or three (3) artworks.
3.2. Payment Timing: The participation fee is collected in full at the time of registration (by October 16, 2026).
3.3. Non-Refundable: All participation fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, withdrawal by the artist, non-selection of the artwork by the curatorial committee, failure to deliver the artwork, or early removal of the artwork from the exhibition.
4. Delivery and Collection
4.1. Delivery Windows: Selected artworks must be delivered strictly within the following windows:
- By Post/Courier: Between October 26, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
- In-Person Drop-off: On November 2 or November 3, 2026, between 9:00 and 17:00 at the designated exhibition venue (address to be provided upon selection).
4.2. Packaging: Artists are responsible for providing secure, professional packaging suitable for transit and handling.
4.3. Transit Risk: The Artist is solely responsible for all costs and risks associated with packing, shipping, and insuring the artwork to the venue. Real Arts LTD is not liable for damage or loss occurring in transit.
4.4. Late Delivery: Artworks arriving after November 3, 2026, may be excluded from the exhibition at Real Arts LTD’s discretion, and the participation fee will not be refunded.
4.5. Collection of Unsold Works: Unsold or unselected artworks must be collected in person on November 26 or November 27, 2026, during venue hours.
4.6. Postal Return: If an artist wishes for their unsold/unselected artwork to be returned by post, they must provide a prepaid shipping label in advance. Real Arts LTD will not cover return shipping costs and is not responsible for arranging couriers without a provided label. Artworks not collected or without a return label by November 27, 2026, may be subject to storage fees or disposal at the artist’s expense.
5. Sales and Commission
5.1. Mandatory Availability for Sale: All artworks exhibited must be for sale. Artists may not mark works as “Not for Sale” (NFS).
5.2. Commission: Real Arts LTD will retain a 25% commission from the final retail selling price of any artwork sold during the exhibition period.
5.3. Pricing: Artists must provide the retail price (in GBP) for each work at the time of registration. This price must remain fixed for the duration of the exhibition.
5.4. Payment to Artist: Real Arts LTD will remit the remaining 75% of the sale price to the Artist within 30 days after the conclusion of the exhibition and receipt of cleared funds from the buyer.
5.5. Direct Sales: Any artwork sold directly by the Artist to a visitor who encountered the work at the exhibition is still subject to the 25% commission payable to Real Arts LTD.
5.2. Commission: Real Arts LTD will retain a 25% commission from the final retail selling price of any artwork sold during the exhibition period.
5.3. Pricing: Artists must provide the retail price (in GBP) for each work at the time of registration. This price must remain fixed for the duration of the exhibition.
5.4. Payment to Artist: Real Arts LTD will remit the remaining 75% of the sale price to the Artist within 30 days after the conclusion of the exhibition and receipt of cleared funds from the buyer.
5.5. Direct Sales: Any artwork sold directly by the Artist to a visitor who encountered the work at the exhibition is still subject to the 25% commission payable to Real Arts LTD.
6. Copyright and Promotion
6.1. Copyright Retention: The Artist retains full copyright and moral rights to their artwork.
6.2. Promotional License: By participating, the Artist grants Real Arts LTD a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce images of the artwork in exhibition catalogues, websites, social media, press releases, and other promotional materials related to the exhibition, both during and after the event.
6.2. Promotional License: By participating, the Artist grants Real Arts LTD a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce images of the artwork in exhibition catalogues, websites, social media, press releases, and other promotional materials related to the exhibition, both during and after the event.
7. Liability and Insurance
7.1. Care of Artwork: Real Arts LTD will exercise reasonable care in handling and displaying the artwork while it is on the premises.
7.2. Insurance: Artworks are exhibited at the Artist’s own risk. Real Arts LTD is not able to provide insurance for the artworks. It is highly recommended that artists arrange their own transit and exhibition insurance.
7.3. Limitation of Liability: Real Arts LTD shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for damage resulting from inherent vice, poor packaging, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
7.2. Insurance: Artworks are exhibited at the Artist’s own risk. Real Arts LTD is not able to provide insurance for the artworks. It is highly recommended that artists arrange their own transit and exhibition insurance.
7.3. Limitation of Liability: Real Arts LTD shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for damage resulting from inherent vice, poor packaging, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
8. Withdrawal and Cancellation
8.1. If an artist withdraws their work after registration, the participation fee remains non-refundable.
8.2. Real Arts LTD reserves the right to cancel or postpone the exhibition due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., force majeure). In such an event, the Organizer will make every effort to reschedule or offer an alternative exhibition opportunity, but participation fees may still be retained to cover incurred administrative costs.
8.2. Real Arts LTD reserves the right to cancel or postpone the exhibition due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., force majeure). In such an event, the Organizer will make every effort to reschedule or offer an alternative exhibition opportunity, but participation fees may still be retained to cover incurred administrative costs.
9. Governing Law
9.1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Artist Agreement
By submitting the registration form and paying the participation fee, the Artist acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety on behalf of themselves and any represented parties.
By submitting the registration form and paying the participation fee, the Artist acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety on behalf of themselves and any represented parties.