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Terms & Conditions

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Ashdown Forest Open Studios 2026

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Registration

1. The registration fee is £60, which includes public liability insurance and automatic membership of Crowborough Arts.

2. If you are already a Crowborough Arts member, the fee is £40.

3. Members receive newsletters and discounted entry to Crowborough Arts events and performances.

4. If you do not wish to receive the newsletter, you can opt out by ticking the box on the application form.

Eligibility

1. Work must be original, of a high standard, and produced by the exhibiting artist. Work in any medium—paint, textiles, sculpture, photography, papier mâché, pottery, glass, etc.—will be accepted.

2. The committee reserves the right to remove any work that may cause offence.

3. Group applications are at the discretion of the organisers. Please provide as much information as possible when applying. No group applications will be accepted without prior approval.

Venues

1. Solo venues: Work should be displayed as professionally as possible, and you should be in attendance during opening times.

2. Shared venues: If you do not have a venue, AFOS will endeavour to find you a space to share with other exhibitors.

3. Both shared and solo venues must be open during the stated hours. When artists exhibit together, at least one artist must be in attendance at all times. If you choose to leave your display unattended, responsibility for any loss or damage remains your own.

Insurance

What does Crowborough Arts Insurance cover?

The insurance included with your membership covers the exhibition itself and activities directly related to it. It does not cover the property or venue, nor does it cover claims arising from the condition of the venue.

For example, you are covered if:

• A picture falls off a wall and injures a member of the public

• A display screen holding pictures falls and causes injury

You are not covered if:

• Someone trips on a wobbly step

• Someone falls due to uneven paths or steps

• An accident occurs because of any issue relating to the venue or property

You are strongly advised to:

• Check your home insurance policy (these often include some public liability cover), and

• If you are still concerned, consider taking out additional public liability insurance to cover the three-day event.

 

Publicity

1. As a condition of entry, every artist must assist with publicity. You will be provided with flyers, posters, brochures, and emails to distribute to your contacts.

2. Every studio is expected to work with neighbouring studios to coordinate signage and publicity.

3. Each artist will have three images displayed on the website to promote their work.

Dates

Open Studios 2026 will take place on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, and Sunday 6th September, from 10am to 5pm each day.
A Gala Evening and Exhibition will be held on Friday 4th September, and all exhibitors are invited to this event. You may wish to set up on the Thursday.

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Entry Fees

• Registration fee: £60

• Existing Crowborough Arts members: £40

• Group members: £15 each, with a minimum total fee of £60 per group.
  The group leader must collect and submit all payments with the application.

Last date for entries: 15th April 2026.
No applications can be accepted after this date.

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