Art in the Dockyard 2010

The programme hopes to find outstanding and inspirational artists who will capture the spirit and extraordinary character of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, under any of the seven categories including landscapes, figurative, abstract, photographic, sculptural/ceramic, mixed media (including textiles) and 2D artworks of the Commissioner’s House (oil/acrylic/watercolour/pen & wash only).

Registered artists will need to submit their final artworks, digital image or slides to the competition by 10 January 2011 . Those successfully selected at this first stage will go on to exhibit in the public Art In The Dockyard Art Exhibition from 14 February – 31 March 2011 in the new contemporary art gallery in No. 1 Smithery. Once exhibited, an independent panel of judges will be awarding prizes in each category and presenting the overall ‘Artist of The Dockyard 2011’ title and prize.

Artists are being requested to register their interest in this competition now, by completing and sending in the official registration form, which can be downloaded here or requested by calling 01634 823843. There is a £15 registration fee, which will provide the artist with unlimited access for three months to The Historic Dockyard Chatham (this does not include entry into the galleries) to gather research and ideas for their creative works.

For more information about the competition, including the rules and deadlines, please download here or email artinthedockyard@chdt.org.uk