FAQ's
These are some frequently asked questions that may help you out :)
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Please browse through these before emailing us - if you ask us a question that we have detailed here, we will direct you to this page.
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How many artworks can I enter in the exhibition?
You can enter 3 artworks each year. You cannot enter work that you have shown previously in SNA exhibitions.
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When is the deadline for entering artwork? When will I hear back about my entry?
The deadline for entering the 2026 exhibition is 21st June 2026. You will hear back about the status of your entry within 2 weeks of this date.
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I have made an error on my entry form - can I change it?
Unfortunately, we cannot edit your entry forms from our end, so it is very important that it is initially filled out correctly. If it is a disaster and will affect your entry (e.g. the wrong price) then please get in touch and we will add the new details to a document to change manually. There is human error in this process and it can get missed on labels and in the catalogue so this is for emergencies only. Changes cannot be made after the end of June due to the production of the catalogue.
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I can't remember what I entered / or details that I wrote down about my entry.
When you submit your artwork entry form, a copy of that form will be automatically emailed to you so that you can refer back to it at any time and see exactly what you wrote :)
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Can I apply if I don't have the work finished and submit WIP images instead?
When the Directors meet to select work for the exhibition after the deadline date, we need to be able to see exactly what is being entered to help us make a decision. Because of this, we ask that images of your artworks submitted on the form MUST be either complete or mostly complete, and be good quality photographs. Part-completed or bad quality images will not be accepted into the exhibition. The artworks do not have to be framed at this stage, but it does help us to see them in their final form.
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If you need to chat to a Director about this, please get in touch.
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What happens if I have to pull out last minute?
If you need to pull out of the exhibition for any reason, we cannot offer any refunds on your artwork entry or studio pitch after the deadline date on 21st June. If you need to pull out of the exhibition before this time we can offer you a refund.
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Am I suitable for the Artist Studios?
The Artist Studios is a high-end art market, designed for artists who have their own businesses to sell their products. You have to be able to take your own money and run your own stand over the course of the 4-day exhibition + private view. If you sell originals, prints, cards, merch or handmade jewellery, then you are absolutely suitable for the Artist Studios. We won't accept low-quality products, imported items, AI-generated imagery or hobbyist crafts.
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When will I hear back after applying for the Artist Studios?
We will respond to your application within 1 week. The Artist Studios is a selective process, however, it is also a first-come, first-served process. If we accept your application, but have run out of spaces, we will add your name to the waiting list and get back to you to offer you a pitch if a space opens up.
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What commission does SNA take?
The SNA takes a 30% commission from any piece sold in the Exhibition. This is to help us cover the costs of the rent for the space. The Artist Studios have a 0% commission rate.
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If I live far away, how can I get involved?
We have unfortunately stopped the postal service for the 2026 exhibition after issues during our last show; however, the exhibition site, Rookesbury Park, offers a B&B service for artists during the exhibition. For more details visit the Rookesbury Park page on our website. We also allow family, friends or other artists to hand in/collect other artists work as long as we are told in advance.
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What are the size and price limitations for the exhibition?
The minimum price for artworks is £100, and for photography and miniatures is £75. This is a quality control to help maintain our high standard of artwork.
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The maximum size for a 2D piece is 1m x 1m, and 20kg for 3D work. If the piece is outside this limit, we will consider it on a case-by-case basis if you reach out to us.
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What are the drop off / collection times for SNA?
Artists can drop off their work on Tuesday 25th August 2026 between 1pm - 6pm, or on Wednesday 26th August 2026 between 10am - 2pm.
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The collection of unsold artwork will start after the exhibition closes and the buyers have collected their purchased pieces. We will send out a time slot for you to collect your work on Monday 31st August 2026 after 5:30pm. If you choose not to collect on the Monday, we also allow collection on Tuesday 1st September 2026, but will need to be told in advance that you will be collecting on this day.
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We cannot keep hold of any artwork that is not collected, and responsibility for collection lies with the artist.
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What parking is available at Rookesbury Park?
For artists and visitors, parking throughout the duration of the exhibition will be up the grass verges on either side of the drive. This can accomodate up to 530 cars, so will be unlikely to fill completely at any one time. There is a car park at the entrance to Rookesbury dedicated purely to disabled parking, and will be monitored throughout the exhibition. This disabled car park may be used by artists and stall holders during the drop off / collection times before and after the exhibition.
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How do I claim my refund if I don't get selected for the exhibition?
If you aren't selected for the exhibition, we will send you an email letting you know within 2 weeks of the artwork entry deadline date. On this email, we will ask for your bank details so that we can bank transfer the refund directly to you. If you don't claim your refund within 1 month of us contacting you, we will treat the money as a donation and you will not be able to claim it after this point.
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Can I deliver my artwork for the exhibition on Thursday 27th if I have a Artist Studio Pitch?
Yes, but this has to be arranged with the Directors prior to the exhibition set-up so that we can leave spaces for your work to be hung/placed. The latest time you can deliver your work will be 10:30am, as the final curation of the show will take place before 2pm. The judging for prizes will take place in the afternoon, and the private view will open Thursday evening at 6pm.
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If my work isn't selected, can I get feedback on why?
We never like to turn people away from our exhibition, and only introduced this rule in 2025 as we were running out of space to exhibit every piece that was entered! If you are turned down, it is very likely that your work was beautiful and of a good standard, but we felt it didn't quite fit the themes or style of the exhibition on this particular occassion. There is nothing to stop you from entering in the future and it may become the right fit at that point! We have a deadline so that it is NOT a first-come first-served exhibition, so that we can careful consider everyone and curate the space with attention and care.
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As we a small team of 4 artists running the exhibition, we will unlikely have the time to respond to feedback on the lead up to the exhibition.
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How many people can I bring to the Private View?
If you are an artist in the exhibition, you will be sent digital private view tickets on your successful application email. You are allowed to bring a plus 1 only (please get in contact if you would like to invite any more than this e.g. both parents, etc).
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However, we do encourage artists to send out this digital private view ticket to any of their buyers.
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If I am an exhibiting artist, do I need to pay to get into the exhibition?
The Private View is a free event that all exhibiting artists are invited to, to be able to see the exhibition before it opens to the public and speak to buyers and other like-minded people.
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For the 4 days when the exhibition is open to the public, artists will be expected to pay to get in. The exhibition will cost £3.50 for adults, and is free for under 13's.
