THE LONDON ILLUSTRATION FAIR 2022

ARTIST Applications PAGE

EVENT

Friday 2nd DEC - Sunday 4th Dec

12 noon - 8pm friday & Saturday  |  12 noon - 6pm SUnday

Private view: Thursday 1st dec

6pm - 9pm

This winter will see the return of the London Illustration Fair 2022, London’s largest artist-led illustration, graphic design and print event in London. Returning to the iconic Bargehouse within Southbank’s OXO Tower Wharf, The London Illustration Fair is seeking a selection of the most exciting and innovative artists looking to sell their work direct to an audience of art lovers.

The call-out deadline is 12th September 2022

Who should apply

We are looking for illustrators, graphic designers and creative craftspeople looking to exhibit and sell their work to an audience of art buyers, gallery owners, creative agencies and everyone in-between. We also offer the option of a tablespace alongside our regular stands. This is to encourage a wider selection of craftspeople such as jewellery designers, fashion print designers, zine makers & publishers as well as illustrators at the start of their career.

We are also looking for workshop practitioners, mural and installation artists to help fill the spaces we have available. Please, view further down this page to find out more and to view some of the spaces we have available.

How to Apply

If you are looking to take part in The London Illustration Fair you will need to supply us with a single sided A4 pdf with the following information:

-     Your name, website, Instagram handle email and contact phone number.

-       3 images of your work detailing titles, price, size and medium.

-       No more than 100 words on your artwork and your artistic practice.

-       No more than 100 words on your plans for the illustration fair, including any live or participatory elements you are planning for the event.

-     Your desired stand size.

-     Your second choice of stand size.

Your Application pdf will help the judging panel make their final decision so please make your application as clear as possible. Applications must be a SINGLE SIDE A4 PDF only. Any exhibitors who supply their application differently will be asked to resubmit using the correct specifications.  If you are a collective or looking to share a stand you may provide a two page PDF.

These applications will be judged by a judging panel of industry professionals so please design them to reflect your style and to clearly state your intentions for the fair. If you have a picture of an event you’ve been involved with in the past please add this to your application as this will help us see how your work will fit into the fair.

Please send this to applications@thelondonillustrationfair.co.uk with the subject heading 'APPLICATION2022'.

We can’t wait to see your application!

Stand options

Table Stall     =   £250 (15% commission)    Includes one 6ft table, a chair and a 6ft line behind the table to hang work from.

12ft Stand     =    £450 (15% commission)    Wall space 12ft in total and 8ft high. Includes one 6ft table and one chair. Additional furniture can be supplied by artists.

16ft Stand     =    £550 (15% commission)    Wall space 16ft in total and 8ft high. Includes one 6ft table and one chair. Additional furniture can be supplied by artists.

20ft Stand     =    £650 (15% commission)    Wall space 20ft in total and 8ft high. Includes one 6ft table and one chair. Additional furniture can be supplied by artists.

24ft Stand     =   £800 (15% commission)    Wall space 24ft in total and 8ft high. Includes one 6ft table and one chair. Additional furniture can be supplied by artists.

Your stall & payments during the event

Applying artists are encouraged to offer a live hands-on element to their stand. This interaction helps to create a positive and creative environment throughout the event by encouraging public engagement. Past activities have included creative workshops, live drawing, live printing, personalised gift cards, raffles etc.

We have had exhibitors adorn their stalls with lightboxes, vinyl graphics (not directly onto gallery walls) and illustrated murals in the past and it always helps. Again, the more creative you get with your design the more people want to engage with your stall. The majority of the stands at the event are made up of a mix of exposed brickwork and MDF clad walls. Exhibitors will not be able to paint their walls unless arranged with us prior to the event.

We will be providing multiple sales desk on every floor where customers can make payment for artwork via CARD ONLY POS machines. Due to security and sales regulations, all payments must go via our sales desk. This will work on a receipt system filled out by the artists. Further information about our tills and payment system will be explained to you once your application has been accepted. The London Illustration Fair works with a 15%v commission rate on all sales.

Times and Dates you will need to be available

Our biggest change this year, for all you regular exhibitors, will be the dropping of the Thursday night launch party. This is due to a number of factors. Firstly, the number of sales at the launch has never been as high as the other days, with last year only accounting for around 5% of the total sales made throughout the fair. Secondly, dropping the launch will mean artists will now set up on the Thursday instead of the Wednesday allowing artists to commit to one day less than usual. Fear not, the Friday night will still have the festive party vibe complete with DJs and special events, that you’ve all come to know and love!

Set-up: Thur 1st (between 10am and 4pm)

Event: Fri 2nd - Sun 4th (opening hours: Fri: 12 noon - 8pm, Sat: 12 noon - 8pm, Sun: 12 noon - 6pm)

Derig: Sun 1st (6pm - 8pm)

Further details will be provided in our Artist Welcome Pack if your application is successful.

It is the responsibility of the artist to set-up and take down their stand as well as having someone present at their stand at all times throughout the event.

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