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MINI-MASTERPIECES info

Everything you need to know about our online sale

WHAT IS A MINI-MASTERPIECE?

The Mini-Masterpiece is a small version of your work that we sell online for £105 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.

Mini-Masterpiece submissions must use the MDF boards (23.5cm x 23.cm) provided by the office as its base. See exceptions below.

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

EXAMPLES…

Oil painting of a colourful fish with a long body, set against a swirling background of blue, white, and red brushstrokes.

Painters / printmakers

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.

White cylindrical vase with blue and gold floral pattern, featuring a large flower and smaller buds, against a plain background.

ceramicists / sculptors

If you’re a ceramicist or a sculptor, you can continue to submit a piece with a value of at least £105 and you do not have to use the MDF board as a base.

Necklace with a large green oval stone in a silver setting, inside a black jewelry box.

jewellers / makers

If you’re a jeweller or a maker, you can continue to submit a piece with a value of at least £105 and you do not have to use the MDF board as a base.

Requirements

  • In order to ensure uniformity across the online sale and show catalogue, Mini-Masterpiece submissions (see exceptions above) must use the 23.5cm x 23.5cm MDF boards provided by the office as its base.

  • In order to help promote your work, you must write on the back of the board the following information when submitting your completed Mini-Masterpiece:

    NAME:
    STUDIO NUMBER:
    MEDIUM:
    CONTACT     (Instagram, website, e-mail):

    If you’re submitting a 3D piece, then please email the details to enquiries@wimbledonartstudios.co.uk

  • The hard deadline to hand in your dry and completed Mini-Masterpiece is Friday 16th October @ 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: the first 40 people to submit can choose a day during the show to hang their work in the Marquee Gallery. It’s worth being proactive and getting them early for an extra bit of promotion!

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A painting of a woman sitting at a checkered red and white table, with a glass of red wine and two lit candles. The woman has dark hair, large earrings, and is dressed in a striped outfit. The background is a plain yellowish wall.
Three nested black bowls with white and blue glaze accents, stacked on a dark surface.

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 grown and improve the show experience for our community and visitors.

It is also a fantastic opportunity for those taking part in the show to showcase their work to thousands of potential buyers before we even open the doors to the public.

Your Mini-Masterpiece submission will also be used as your image for the catalogue handed out to visitors during the show.

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 £105 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 Friday16th of October @ 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.