Rainham Hall, National Trust Looks For Unknown Artists For Special Exhibition.

Rainham Hall, National Trust is looking for hidden and unknown artists for an exhibition in April 2025. Creating an opportunity for all the creative people of Rainham, (who live or work in the RM13 postcode) we are calling for artists to display their artwork in an exhibition at The Hayloft, Rainham Hall, National Trust in 9-21 April 2025. 

What is the secret?
We want to uncover all the creative people who may not call themselves an artist, and who hide their artistic endeavours from the world. We want to find the people who secretly craft away in their garden sheds, who draw in their bedroom andwho never show, their work to anyone, and those who may not even consider themselves to be an artist.

We understand that many people may not be comfortable with sharing their creative work with others, so, you can keep yourself a secret and exhibit your artwork anonymously. Or not! It is up to you. What we want, is to discover the hidden talent of Rainham, and provide a platform to highlight the creativity in our small town.

It does not matter if you have not exhibited before, we encourage everyone to take part and will support you in doing so. 

Deadline for submissions is Sunday 9 March 2025. 

Please read the guidelines below. 

Any questions please email: rainhamhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

– Secret Artists should live or work in Rainham RM13

– It is up to you (the artist) if you would like your name known to the public during the exhibition (please ensure you state in submission form)

– We will not be taking any responsibility of sales of any artwork, but will provide artist’s email address for requests (with your permission)

– You can show previous or create new artwork

– We have limited space so can only except artworks at a maximum size of A2 for 2D work and approx. 50cm x 50cm x 50cm for 3D work

– Submissions are free to enter

– Drop off days for artwork are Sat 5 or Sun 6 April 11-4pm only

– Exhibition will be free to enter and open 11-4pm Wed 9 – Mon 21 April 2025 (not open Mons / Tues apart from Bank Holiday 21 April)

– Pick up days for artwork are Sat 26 and Sun 27 April 11-4pm only

– Due to the limited space available, we cannot confirm that every submission will be shown. We will do our best to accommodate you if we can. 

 Eligible artwork, not limited to: 
Visual media / painting / photography / knitting / sculpture / woodcraft / crochet / papercraft / sewing / jewellery / textile / felt making / weaving / pottery / collaborative piece of work / any art or craft medium. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any work that needs electricity. Outdoor work will be considered.  

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