East Coast Open 2025 / Information

The East Coast Open is a celebration of creative talent by artists living and working in North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 May – Saturday 13 September 2025 at Scarborough Art Gallery.

We are no longer accepting applications for the East Coast Open 2025.

If your application has been successful, here are some key dates and information:

1. How do I present my work?

• For each work, on two labels clearly write your name, title of the work and price of the artwork.
• Attach one label to the back of your work in the top right-hand corner.
• Attach the second label to a luggage tag, or something detachable, and tie it to a mirror plate.
• All works on paper should be framed.
• The price of framed works should include the frame.
• Frames must be no less than ½” wide and must have mirror plates attached. Clip frames and aluminium frames will not be accepted.
• Unframed canvases are accepted but can be vulnerable to damage.
• Works without mirror plates will not be accepted.

It is the artist’s responsibility to arrange and fund delivery and collection to the Gallery.

We will take great care of your work however we accept no liability for accidental damage. Works damaged on arrival or unsuitably framed will not be entered.

2. When can I deliver my artwork(s)?

You can drop off your artwork(s) on Tuesday 6 May, 11am – 4pm or Wednesday 7 May, 11am – 4pm at Scarborough Art Gallery.

3. How do I send my artwork(s) by post.

• If you are sending your artwork(s) by post, it is the responsibility of the artist to condition check the artwork before it is sent.
• Scarborough Museums and Galleries cannot be held responsible for any damages that may happen to the artwork during transit.
• Artworks cannot be posted back. Artworks must be collected from Scarborough Art Gallery between Wednesday 17 September – Saturday 20 September, from 11am – 4pm

4. Is my artwork insured?

No, you need to arrange your own insurance.

5. What if my work is a copy of another artist?

You must state clearly on the label which artist or picture has inspired your own.

6. How will I know if my work has been sold?

A red dot will be placed on the label next to your work in the exhibition. Payment will be required in full by the purchaser prior to the end of the exhibition. Purchasers will be contacted to collect the artworks between Wednesday 17 September – Saturday 20 September, from 11am – 4pm.

A receipt will be issued on payment and will be required on collection.

The artist should call the Gallery (01723 374753) to find out if a work has been sold prior to collection.

7. Does the gallery take commission if I sell my work?

Yes, a commission of 30% on the actual price realised during the exhibition will be payable to Scarborough Museums and Galleries. Your fee minus commission & VAT on the commission, will be sent to you by BACS after 13 September 2025. The selling price should include Scarborough Museums and Galleries 30% commission. VAT will not be added to the selling price by Scarborough Museums and Galleries.

8. When will the exhibition preview take place?

On Friday 16 May from 5.30 – 7.30pm at Scarborough Art Gallery. The preview event is for both the East Coast Open and the Junior Open.

9. What happens after the exhibition?

Work that has been exhibited can be collected from the gallery between Wednesday 17 September – Saturday 20 September, from 11am – 4pm. Scarborough Museums and Galleries accepts no responsibility for any unsold works after Saturday 20 September and any work that remains at the Gallery after this date will be disposed of.

10. How do I contact Scarborough Art Gallery if I have further questions?

Call Scarborough Art Gallery on 01723 374753 Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm
Email Scarborough Art Gallery on gallery@scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk

Scarborough Museums and Galleries cannot accept responsibility for misunderstandings arising from artists’ failure to read this information.