ROLEYSTONE COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION

• 18^th October 2024 – 7:30pm – This is an event for the artists and their guests to enjoy a social event prior to the Saturday mornings opening. An opportunity to thank all the amazing people who have put their hand up to volunteer and make the event successful. Invitation ONLY event.
• 19^th October 2024 Saturday - 10am to 4pm – Day one of public exhibition
• 20^th October 2024 Sunday - 10am to 4pm – Day two of public exhibition

This year, we are showing off many locals artworks, whether it be a painting, sculpture, wool spinning, clay or any art medium you know how to create with.
There is no monetary fee to enter, but you will be required to submit a donated original artwork to be able to participate. It can be one of your works that you already have or one you created especially to raise funds for our local Fire Fighters.

First Step- book your place in the exhibition by purchasing a ticket (dont worry, its free).  Now start getting your artwork ready, and we will be contacting you via email closer to the time for more details. 

When does my artwork for the Auction need to be submitted by?:
Your art exhibition submission entry piece needs to be handed in by Thursday the 3^rd or Friday 4^th October, between 9am and 2pm (no exceptions) Please come to the office in the foyer, stating you have registered and you’re there to hand in your submission for the auction.
Please do not hand in artwork without registering.

What do I write on my artwork when I bring it in?:
We will be emailing you closer to the event to gather information about your individual pieces. 

When do I drop of my artwork pieces for the actual exhibition:
Either Thursday the 17^th or Friday 19^th between 9am to 2pm – If you cannot make those times, please arrange a representative. No other times are available.

When will the exhibition be set up:
It will be all hands on deck at 4pm Friday afternoon – We will be setting up the silent auction pieces on that Friday during the day and will be stored in locked rooms (Lounge & Meeting Rooms) until opening time. 

How many pieces can I submit for the exhibition:
Maximum 5 pieces per person to allow for room for everyone.  Minimum 1 – we are ok if you only have that one piece to submit but still want to be a part of the event.

Can I sell my artwork?
Absolutely you can, we want you to shine!  We will have information put on all artwork. If its not for sale and you just want to show it, we will make sure it is clearly stated.

When do I collect my artwork after the exhibition has finished?
At the completion of the exhibition, you can take your artwork.  No artwork will be allowed to leave the exhibition until it’s completed as we don’t want people coming to an empty exhibit.
You can be there at the end and take straight away, or we will hold your artwork for 48 hours after the exhibition. Collect between 9am to 2pm on the Monday or Tuesday following the exhibition. 

How do I receive payment for my artwork that sell in the exhibition?
We don’t handle the money itself, but we ask everyone who enters to provide us with their details to arrange payment.   There will be a dedicated payment person at the event – look for the right person to purchase the lovely artwork. 

How does the auction work?
This will be a silent auction, where you will be given a number upon registering your details.  We will be doing this online also for those who have registered prior. Anyone bidding who has not registered, their bid will be removed and the previous bid will remain the winning bid, until outbid by a registered bidder.

When can a buyer of the artwork take it?
This is to be arranged with the artist themselves – at the time of interest, we will take your details for the artist to contact you directly.

How safe is my artwork?
The Roleystone Family Centre utilizes CCTV security and will take the utmost care in keeping your artwork secure. We have 2 locked rooms that the artwork will be set up in when no one is in attendance, and participants on the roster will always be present.
In saying this, RNFC takes no responsibility in the unfortunate event that any artwork will go missing or damaged.

I have no artwork, but would love to volunteer to be part of the event, how do I do that?
Send us a message or give us a call and we will welcome any help we can get. We have a roster set up for this.

How do I contribute to the opening night social event?
This is invite only for the artists and organizers, and those invited guests will be emailed an invitation with the details they need to consider.

I’m not in Roleystone, can I still enter?
Yes, but we would like you to have some association with Roleystone, past or present.

How big can the artwork be for the exhibition?
1.5 x 1.5 meters max

How big does the artwork need to be for the Auction?
No limits here really, but please keep in mind we have limited space and also this is a donated pieces, so we know community are generous, but lets keep it to around 1 meters max.

How does the opening night ‘invitation only’ event work?
This we be for registered artists only, their partners/family/plus one and the event organizers.

The question I have isn’t listed here, how do I find out more?
Send an email to contact@roleyfamilycentre.com.au with ‘ART EXHIBITION QUESTION’ in the subject line, or phone us between 9am to 2pm weekdays on 94961115

Now get creating - let your imagination go wild!