FAQ

1) Who can participate?

Anybody, as long as you are exhibiting in the area of our map, namely Clifton Village, Cliftonwood, Hotwells, or the western part of Redland. The committee does not select artists nor is there any entrance requirement beyond paying the subscription. Artists are free to join or not in any particular year.

2) What is the subscription?

£60 for each individual artist whether the artist is exhibiting alone or with others. There is no charge for schools ONLY exhibiting pupils’ artwork. (£60 per individual exhibiting artwork for sale). You also have your own individual webpage on this site, with four images and about 200 words of text.

3) How do I apply?

Click the Join tab above and fill out the form. Please note that applications are accepted in order of receipt of payment. We have a cut-off number of about 115 artists spread over multiple venues.

4) How do I pay?

Select the Join button on this website and pay for your entry online. We take many major credit cards.

5) Will all my contact details be published?

No. We publish only such contact details as artists wish. This has to include the exhibiting address, and usually an email address and website if any. We do not publish telephone numbers and will not publish email addresses if requested.

However, the committee do need contact details such as telephone numbers (preferably landline and mobile) in case we need to contact you urgently.

6) Where can I exhibit?

The vast majority of artists exhibit in their own homes, studios or prearranged venues.

7) Can the committee help with finding a venue?

If you are not exhibiting in a home / studio or a prearranged venue, on application & payment the committee will allocate a venue for you.

8) If I participate in the Arts Trail, am I required to help to organise it?

No. But we do ask for help with distribution of the trail maps. We encourage artists to publicise the trail on their Social Media channels.

9) I am interested in sponsoring the West Bristol Arts Trail. What does it cost, and how do I go about it?

All details about sponsorship please contact chair.wbat@gmail.com