Online Artist Application

If your application is successful, you will be working in and around the public and will need to provide your own public liability insurance, in the form of a policy document or notice. You will also need to provide a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. If you are planning on using any equipment or additional lighting, we will require proof of purchase (within 12 months) or a PAT test certificate.

If you need further information on any of these requirements, please email creative@chesterartbeat.co.uk and we will assist you.

Have a Little Go / Study Day

During the event you are welcome to ask the public if they want to 'have a go' at your practice. If you wish to provide this opportunity, we will need to discuss the practicalities and safety of this, but most venues should be able to accommodate. The focus of this activity will be on Friday 5th where we will be actively encouraging students / school children to talk to you about your practice and physically engage with a simple skill related to your work.

The charge for participating in the event is £125 per artist. If your application is successful, you will be allocated a venue by the Creative team and will be required to pay the £125 within 7 days of being notified. You will receive confirmation of payment and can then start to liaise with your venue and the creative team.

You will need to sign and return the Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions forms and provide your Public Liability Policy document and DBS certificate by the noted date below.

April 5th - All applications must be received

April 19th - All successful practitioners will be contacted and allocated venues

April 26th - All payments must be received

May 10th - All practitioners will have contacted their venues and had or arranged a site visit by the end of May, in conjunction with the Creative Team if needed

May 30th - Public Liability Insurance documents, DBS Certificates, signed Code of Conduct, Terms and Conditions forms must be received from practitioners

June - All practitioners will provide assistance with social media or promotion materials and continue to promote the event in conjunction with the Chester Art Beat Publicity Manager

July 4th - Set up day/evening (if venue agrees) or drop off materials

July 5th - First day. Evening - Reception to celebrate and welcome practitioners. Further details will be provided with application outcome.

July 6th/7th - Days 2 and 3 of the event.

July 7th - Final clear down and removal of works etc. after 4pm.

Artists and one guest each are invited to an 'Artist Gathering' with a glass of wine and nibbles - an opportunity to meet each other, relax and catch up after day 1 of Chester Art Beat. Artist cost is included in the entry cost. However, guests are an additional £10. We'd love you to come so please let us know if you can make it below. If you are bringing a guest, we will ask you to add £10 to your entry fee.

Please tick the box below to indicate that you accept the following: As an artist, I apply to participate in Chester Art Beat 2024 and confirm that all the art/craft/design works and products I bring will be my own creation. I have also read and agree to the terms and conditions. If successful, I will pay a non-refundable entry fee of £125 (£135 is being a guest to the Artist Gathering) within 7 days of notification of acceptance.