- Presentation & Framing – Artists are encouraged to ensure their work is presented to a reasonable standard for exhibition. The Picture House will offer discounted framing for event artwork. Please note that framing is not provided free of charge, including for winning artists.
- Pricing & Sales – The retail price of each work will be agreed between the artist and Painting Padiham organisers on the day. Artists should consider the price they would like to charge before submitting their work. Artists will receive 50% of the agreed selling price, in line with standard gallery practice.
- Donated Sponsor Artwork – Any winning artworks agreed to be donated to sponsors will be exhibited but not for sale.
- Weather & Outdoor Conditions – This is an open-air event, so artists should come prepared for all weather conditions, including sun, wind, or rain.
- Judging & VIP Reception – Judging takes place after the 4:00 PM cut-off, with winners announced later the same day. Artists, friends, and family are invited to a VIP gathering in the Town Hall Ballroom at 5:00 PM to celebrate the artwork. Cash prizes will be announced during this event. Prize money will be paid to winning artists within 30 days of the exhibition preview. The People’s choice Award’ will be selected by the public who will vote online for their favourite painting. The winner will be announced on Saturday 23rd March and contacted by email/phone.
- Exhibition & Artwork Collection – All submitted eligible work will be exhibited for sale at Picture House Gallery for 2 weeks from Saturday 23rd May. Unsold artwork not donated to a sponsor must be collected by the end of July 2026. Artists are responsible for collecting their work; no delivery service is provided. Uncollected work may be donated to charity or used to support the event.
- Use of Images for Marketing & Merchandise – All participants agree that images of their completed work may be used for event marketing and merchandise, with no fee paid. Profits from merchandise sales will be retained by Painting Padiham organisers to fund this and future events.
- Visitors Programme – A visitors’ programme will be available on the day, showing all artists’ locations and providing a trail around the town. This is why it’s important that we know your chosen location in advance and that you register on time. This helps visitors easily find you and enjoy all the artwork on display.
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