MINI-MASTERPIECE INFO

What is a Mini-Masterpiece?

Everyone taking part in Wimbledon Art Fair must submit a Mini-Masterpiece as part of the registration process.

The Mini-Masterpiece is a small version of your work that we sell online for £99 in the build up to the show. Your Mini-Masterpiece submission will also be used as your image for the catalogue handed out to visitors during the show.

Why is it important?

The Mini-Masterpiece online sale has become an integral and extremely popular part of Wimbledon Art Fair. In terms of fundraising, it plays a significant role in allowing us to continually grow and improve the show experience for our community and visitors.

It’s also a fantastic opportunity for those taking part in Wimbledon Art Fair to showcase their work to thousands of potential buyers before we even open the doors to the public.

REQUIREMENTS

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Size

In order to ensure uniformity across the online sale and show catalogue, all Mini-Masterpiece submissions must now use the MDF boards provided by the office as its base.

You don’t have to work directly onto the MDF board. You can, for example, work on paper and stick it to the board or wrap a canvas around it. However, the board must always be the base of the Mini-Masterpiece.

If you’re a maker or ceramicist, you can continue to submit a piece with a value of at least £99 and you do not have to use the MDF board as a base.

The MDF boards we provide are 23.5cm x 23.5cm and can be collected from the Studio Office during office hours, Monday-Friday.

Deadline

The hard deadline to hand in your dry and completed Mini-Masterpiece is Friday 18th April at 4pm.

Any submissions after this date will not be included in the show catalogue as we will not have time to photograph the piece.

Remember that the first 40 people to submit their Mini-Masterpieces can choose a day during the show to hang their work in the Marquee Gallery. It’s worth being proactive and getting them in early for an extra bit of promotion!

Your Details

In order to help promote your work as part of the Mini-Masterpiece sale, we would like you to include the following information when submitting your completed Mini-Masterpiece:

NAME:

STUDIO NUMBER:

MEDIUM OF MINI-MASTERPIECE:

INSTAGRAM:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Please write this information on the back of your Mini-Masterpiece so we can include the details in your online listing. If you’re submitting a 3D piece, then please email the details to enquiries@wimbledonartstudios.co.uk.

MINI-MASTERPIECE SALE - FAQs

  • A Mini-Masterpiece is a small version of your work that all Wimbledon Art Fair participants must submit as part of the registration process. It is sold online for £99 in the lead-up to the show and is also used as your image in the event catalogue distributed to visitors.

  • The Mini-Masterpiece sale is an integral part of Wimbledon Art Fair, helping to fund and enhance the event experience for both artists and visitors.

    It’s also a great opportunity to gain early exposure, as thousands of potential buyers will see your work before the fair even begins.

  • Your submitted piece will be photographed and listed for sale online before the fair.

    Visitors and collectors can purchase these exclusive artworks in advance, increasing your visibility and potential sales.

  • All Mini-Masterpieces must be created on the MDF boards provided by the office, measuring 23.5cm x 23.5cm.

    If you work in ceramics or 3D art, you may submit a piece of equivalent value without using an MDF board.

  • No, your Mini-Masterpiece must use the MDF board as its base. However, you can work on paper or canvas and attach it to the board if needed.

  • You can pick up your MDF board from the Studio Office during office hours, Monday to Friday.

  • Your dry and completed Mini-Masterpiece must be handed in by Friday 18th of April @ 4PM.

    Late submissions will not be included in the event catalogue.

  • If you miss the deadline, your piece will not be included in the catalogue, as there won’t be time for photography and listing.

  • Yes! The first 40 artists to submit their Mini-Masterpiece can choose a day to display their work in the Marquee Gallery, the main entrance for visitors. This offers extra visibility as guests arrive and explore the fair.

  • Please write the following details on the back of your Mini-Masterpiece:

    • Name

    • Studio Number

    • Medium of Mini-Masterpiece

    • Instagram handle

    • Website

    • Email address

    If you’re submitting a 3D piece, email this information to enquiries@wimbledonartstudios.co.uk instead.