Artist Pack

Welcome to Imprint. We're delighted to have you taking part in the inaugural edition of the Fair and look forward to presenting your work at RHS Lawrence Hall this October.

This pack brings together everything you'll need in the lead-up to the Fair, from preparing and delivering your artwork to key dates, marketing, tickets and practical information. Please take some time to read through each section carefully and make a note of the important deadlines along the way.

  • Everything you need to prepare your work and take part in Imprint. Full instructions for each stage can be found throughout this pack.

    Confirm your details - Check your artist and artwork information and submit any required edits by the deadline.

    Frame your work - All works should be professionally framed and fitted with D-rings. You can use your own framer or arrange framing through Imprint Framing, with onward delivery to the Fair.

    Choose how to deliver your work - There are five ways to get your artwork to Imprint:

    1. Deliver in person to the venue

    2. Use one of our regional drop-off points

    3. Use the Imprint Framing service

    4. Send framed work internationally via PACK & SEND

    5. Send framed work internationally to our workshop

    Prepare your work for delivery - Pack and label your artwork according to our requirements and include all required information. View Packing Requirements

    Deliver your work - Deliver your framed artwork and browser edition using your selected delivery method by the relevant deadline.

    Invite your guests - Submit your Exclusive Preview guests, register your complimentary tickets and share your ARTIST10 discount code with your wider network

    Come to the Fair - Join us at RHS Lawrence Hall for the Exclusive Preview and public days.

  • 26 August | Artist and artwork edits deadline
    01 September | Director's Cut online sales begin
    18 September | Deadline for Framing Service
    12 - 18 October | Regional artwork drop-off
    24 October | Direct delivery window

    28 October | Exclusive Preview
    29 October - 01 November | Imprint Art Fair
    26 October - 08 November | The Online Edition

    09 - 18 November - Regional Returns / collections

  • Bristol - Spike Print Studio

    • Artist Drop-off: 14-15 October | 11am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: 11-14 November | 11am-5pm

    Cambridge - St Barnabas Press

    • Artist Drop-off: 13-18 October | 11am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: 10-18 November | 11am-5pm

    Devon - Artizan Gallery

    • Artist Drop-off: 13-18 October | 11am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: 11-13 November | 11am-5pm

    Glasgow - Glasgow Print Studio

    • Artist Drop-off: 14-15 October | 10am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: 12-15 November | 10am-5pm

    London

    • Artist Drop-off: 24 October | 8am-2pm

    • Artist Pickup: 09 November | 10am-6pm

    Leicester Print Studio

    • Artist Drop-off: 14-17 October | 11am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: 11-14 November | 11am-5pm

    Manchester - Hot Bed Press

    • Artist Drop-off: Monday 12 - Wednesday 14 October | 10am-5pm

    • Artist Pickup: Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 November | 10am-5pm

  • For each artwork accepted please provide:

    • 1 Framed Edition - for display within Discovery at the Fair. Where possible use D Rings and wire.

    • 1 Browser Edition - an additional unframed edition for presentation in the Discovery browsers. This should be backed with foam board and protected in a clear cellophane sleeve. Unique works do not require a browser edition

    • A reusable protective bag such as an Artpakk or Stiffy bag. Bags can also be handmade but must be rigid, secure and easy to open, allowing framed and browser works to be moved in and out quickly. Please avoid excessive wrapping or taping, as this slows down installation and collection. All reusable bags will be returned with unsold works to the relevant regional drop-off or collection point after the Fair.