Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March 2026 Exhibition at Brownlow Hall

OPEN TO PUBLIC: Saturday 28/2/26, Sunday 1/3/26 12.00-5.00 each day at Brownlow Hall, Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB. With cafe for refreshments, free parking and it is secure overnight.





KEY ADMIN POINTS FOR ARTISTS



  • ORGANISED AND RUN BY: Jonathan Greenyer, for the art group Windsor Artists Collective with invited guest artists. Contact jonathan@windsor-artists.org

  • There are no paid staff to run errands, hang your work, do the admin.

  • Artists hang their own work in the space allocated by the organiser. Artists will be required to help steward the exhibition for half-a-session on either Saturday or Sunday

  • All sales during the exhibition are processed centrally at our Exhibition Sales Desk. We accept cash and we have a SumUp machine for card or phone payments.  You will be charged 5% handling for sales made via the SumUp machine, you will be charged 0% handling for sales made by cash. No other commissions apply.

  • EXHIBITION BUILD: Setting up the tables and display boards is done by a small group of skilled artists and helpers before the art hanging.

  • ART HANGING: From 9.00am to 11.30am on Saturday 28th February all artists and their partners hang their own art in marked spaces/areas

  • TAKE DOWN: Taking down all art and deconstructing the display boards is done at 5.00pm on Sunday 1st March 2026

  • Guest Fees to Exhibit for the two days are £45 per guest exhibitor which is paid electronically to the organisers after the exhibition, when you will be invoiced

  • WhatsApp is the preferred communication between the organiser and the artists

DETAILED EXHIBITION INFORMATION FOR ALL EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

WHO ARE THE ORGANISERS?
The Organiser of this exhibition is Windsor Artists Collective (WAC). The Organiser and helpers are unpaid volunteers.  The main contact to take part in this and all future Brownlow Hall exhibitions is Jonathan Greenyer.  21 Woodside Rd Winkfield Windsor SL4 2DP 07768 513436. jonathan@windsor-artists.org.

WHAT TYPE OF EXHIBITION IS IT?
This is an exhibition of up to 22 skilled and expereinced artists from the local area who create great art/photos/sculpture/cards that appeal to a broad and discerning range of art buyers in the price range up to c£750. The exhibition features a small number of "invited guest" artists alongside Windsor Artists Collective.  All guest artists have been carefully selected from the large number of applicants who approach the Organiser (jonathan@windsor-artists.org).  Each exhibiting artist is allocated a hanging space roughly 5 metres wide and 2 metres high which includes a free table. Artists display their own choice of work, orginals, prints, artist embellished prints and art-cards in their space and can replace sold items at any time during the exhibition. This is not a Craft Fayre so no factored jewellery, craft items etc.  

COST TO EXHIBIT?

There is a fixed attendance fee of £45 to exhibit any work in this 2 day exhibition. This fee is payable to the organiser by funds transfer after the exhibition, The Organiser will send each exhibitor a statement/invoice by WhatsApp and our WAC banking details. We do not charge any sales commission except for the cost of handling credit/debit card payments on the SumUp system which is a fixed 5% (see notes below. You will receive any sales monies within four days of the exhibition by bank transfer.


PRODUCT (ART WORK) INSURANCE

There is full Public Liability Insurance and Employee Insurance provided by the organisers however this does not include product insurance, i.e. insurance against loss, damage or theft of individual artwork in the exhibition.  Exhibitors are personally responsible for art loss damage and theft and providing their own loss/theft insurance.


HOW MUCH DISPLAY SPACE IS ALLOCATED TO EACH ARTIST?  
You will receive in advance a floor plan marked with your allocated display space - 5 metres with a free table per artist.  You cannot change your pre-allocated and agreed space. The art hanging space is display boards OR a length of picture rails on a wall - approximately 5 metres long and 2 metres high. (similar to those pictured below) plus a free table if requred.  This display space may not be in a straight or continous line, it could have angles and maybe even have gaps for windows. On the day artists hang their own framed art, framed photos or box canvases (Box canvases do not have to be framed) and totally within the boundaries of this space .  Artists cannot hang unframed flat art, it goes on a table or in display racks.

The overall art display on the boards, picture-rails, table or floorstanding must look smart, creative, uncrowded and uncluttered. Art must not overlap the edges of the boards; nor be a trip hazard in doorways or walkways, nor must it obstruct or intrude on other artists' areas. It is the artist's shop window and the organisers will work with exhibitors to achieve the best overall exhibition display. The Organiser will remove any art that obstructs aisles or creates a cluttered appearance.

As art sold is immediately handed over to the customer, Artists can then bring replacement work to hang in the empty spaces. Replacement art can left in a car or stored in the small side room off the main hall. Do not store art or your packaging on the stand/display area.

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TABLES, RACKS, EASELS, ELECTRIC POWER: 
We provide a table for free it could be either 6 feet long or 5 feet long. This table is placed immediately adjacent to the artist's display boards or picture rail. If these table sizes do not suit then artists can bring their own smaller tables.  Prints can also be displayed in Print Racks/Browsers.  Cards can be displayed on tables..  All tables, card displays, print racks and easels must fit within the allocated display space. Corridors, doors and walkways must be kept free of obstruction and trip hazards. The organisers will remove any intrusive or hazardous displays.
240V power is available near some of the picture-rail exhibiting spaces. If mains power is required by an artist let the Organisers know in advance so you can be allocated a space near power. Mains powered equipment must be PAT tested and labelled. No trailing cables can be laid across walk ways. Battery operated lights are always welcome.  

HOW ARE SALES PROCESSED, IS THERE A COMMISSION CHARGED ON SALES?
ALL ART AND CARDS ON SALE MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY MARKED WITH THE ARTIST'S NAME AND THE PRICE OR WE CANNOT CORRECTLY PROCESS A SALE.

We provide a central Sales Point to process all sales. Using a SUMUP machine we accept VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX and APPLEPAY.  Each customer paying by card is offered a printed receipt from the SUMUP machine.  Cash is accepted, cash customers do not automatically receive a receipt. Customers can take their purchases away immediately after the sale is completed. Artists can then substitute replacement artwork. Bubble wrapping is provided as a free service   
  1. If we process a payment using the exhibition SUMUP CARD PAYMENT MACHINE, then the artist will incur financial handling fee of 5% of the total transaction value.
  2. If the payment is cash, there is no financial handling fee. After recording details of the sale we hand over the cash to the artist. 
  3. There are no other Sales Commissions or Sales Charges at this exhibition.
  4. It take about 4-5 working days after the exhibition ends to receive and process all the exhibition sales data. We send each artist a sales statement by WhatsApp. Then artists receive due money directly into their Bank Account (details of which artists will have provided). If sales are less than the fee, then the Artist pays the Organiser the net amount.
  5. If as a result of the exhibition an art commission is won, all aspects of that art commission are handled direct between the artist and the customer outside of the exhibition remit.  The same applies to all follow-on sales of art e.g. where a visitor contacts an artist direct to buy more art.  In all cases, the artist makes their own arrangements for receiving payment and for shipping etc etc.  WAC can offer you an Art Commission Information Pack on how to manage the complex and risk filled process of art commissions. Ask for a copy.
  6. Once Buyers leave the exhibition with their purchase the artists assume all responsibility for all aftersales issues including returns. So if a buyer wants to exchange it or secure a refund etc. etc. then this becomes the artist's sole reponsibility not the Organiser's responsibility.
We would love to know from you of any art commissions or additonal art sales directly resulting from being at our exhibition so we can talk up the success of our exhibition.

DO ARTISTS HAVE TO ATTEND IN PERSON?  Artists can attend this exhibition at any time if they choose but we do insist all exhibiting artists share the Stewarding responsibilities for half a session on either Saturday or Sunday i.e.  12.00-2.30, and 2.30 to 5.00pm each day.   Stewarding is essential to make visitors feel welcome and to aid the spooth running of the exhibition.  There will be a Stewards Rota (see Stewarding info below)   Artists who refuse to Steward will be not be able to exhibit. 

If visitors ask to talk to the exhibiting artists we will phone the artist on their mobile phone if they are not there in person.  

DOES THE ORGANISER NEED TO SEE ARTIST'S EXHIBITION PORTFOLIO IN ADVANCE ? 
NO. There is no Exhibition Hanging Committee and no pre-exhibition vetting process for art.  The artists themselves chose what pieces represent them and their oeuvre best.  This is your opportunity to present a wide range of your work, to be experimental, innovative and to take risks. Not all the art will sell!  Some may be there to impress and wow and provoke further discussion, especially if they are very large or very highly priced.  But all of the art you show will help create the right impression and help secure buyers now and in the future.

Artists can display both orginals and prints; provided prints are clearly marked as prints. The only hanging art permitted is a) framed art, b) framed photos or c) box canvases (framed or unframed). Additional art can go on a tabletop or in a rack/browser.   All art must carry a price & artist name label.

We recommend artists display art in a range of prices, sizes and media to match the varied requirements of the buyers. Whilst only 1% of sales are over £300 showing higher priced art will create a positive image for the artist, and may help the sales of lower priced art.  Many customers purchase bundles of mid price art rather than one very expensive piece. Repeat customers are important to our exhibitions. Greeting cards act as profitable, colourful starting point and can often lead buyers to make future sales or discuss commissions. Prints sell well especially if the original is also on display at a much higher price (at least 5 x the print price). All prints must be marked as "Prints" or "Limited Edition Prints" or "Lithographic Prints" or "Hand Embellished Prints" to clearly differentiate them from originals.

We will remove work that may offend a family audience or work that manifests blatant copyright infringement.

PRICING GUIDANCE
There is no simple answer to "what price should my art be?" Art prices are always based on a combination of factors - the venue, the customers, the artist's reputation and the type of art. Pricing is not derived from a mechanical formula based on how long it takes to create the art,  the cost of your materials, the size of the art or even how some-one else is pricing their art.  We can help and advise if requested and we will actively intervene if we think your pricing is so low it undermines all the other artists, or it's so high its never going to sell - ever.  So, here is some pragmatic advice on pricing.
  1. The majority of original art sold at Brownlow Hall will be priced under £300. From five years of sales records we see that only 1% of individual pieces of art sell at a price exceding £300
  2. Customers may spend more than that in total, but they will buy several pieces, sometimes from more than one artist.  
  3. We recommend exhibitors display very high priced art as well as art at lower prices because it demonstrates the breadth and depth of the artist's whole artistic output and creates greater interest, a wow factor. High priced art on display can and does lead to sales of other art at lower prices. 
  4. If artists really want to sell and make some money, then they will chose a range of commercial prices for some of their art. If they don't do this then you wont be invited back.
Every piece of art including cards and prints must be individually priced and carry the artist's name. This ensures the Sales Desk can sell your work. No price labels, no sale.

ART HANGING & SET-UP TIME?
Hanging time is on Saturday 28th February 9.00-11.30. There is a floor plan, it is sent out in advance, it identifies where each artist exhibits.  Each space will already be labelled with the artist's name.  Artists hang their own work with assistance from friends or family. The Organisers can offer hanging advice to new artists. There are no fitters, technicians, lighting engineers etc.  
  1. Repair kit. For art and hanging emergencies we provide a comprehensive repair kit with tools, string, d-rings, screws, glue, tape etc for artists to use. 
  2. Mentors We can provide artist Mentors to advise a new exhibitor how to hang art. Please ask for a Mentor in advance.
  3. Wrapping and waste material. All packing, bags and wrapping materials must be taken home, nothing can be left under the tables during the exhibition, it looks scruffy and is a trip hazard.
END OF EXHIBITION TAKE-DOWN?
Exhibitors remove all their unsold exhibits on Sunday at 5.00 pm – no earlier. Nothing can be left in the hall over night.

HOW ARE PICTURES TO BE HUNG IN THIS EXHIBITION?   
The organiser provide the artistst with everything they need to hang their art from the boards or the picture rails as shown below.. This is on loan for the exhibition and is returned at the end. Exhibitors cannot and must not use screws, nails, staple guns, glue or any destructive fixing systems on the walls or exhibition boards.  

BUT firstly artists must prepare their art in advance to make it hanging-ready 
  • FRAMED ART MUST HAVE STRONG AND ATTRACTIVE FRAMES with fixings and tape at the back to stop the glass or picture falling out. Shoddy, unmatched frames detract from your art and all art and will reduce its sale price significantly. Nice frames are available from local retailers or on-line (advice available)
  • ART MUST HAVE HANGING STRINGS OR LOOPS, BRACKETS, ETC ON THE BACK (as pictured below). The hanging string or D-Ring(s) should be situated no more than a quarter of the way down the back of the frame, so that the picture can hang flat and vertical against the wall.  You can buy D-Rings and strong cord, hanging wire or nylon from a hardware shop or Amazon.
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THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF HANGING SYSTEMS LOANED TO ARTISTS
1) PERLON HANGING SYSTEM FOR WALLS (we will supply these on the day for free use) This is for use on the picture rails in Brownlow Hall ( images below). We also supply the picture rail hooks. The thick nylon threads are called PERLONS and loop over the hooks that fit over the picture rails.  Sliding up and down a Perlon are adjustable Zipper Hooks that can be set at any height. These Zipper Hooks are attached to the back of a picture. Two artworks can be hung on one Perlon using two separate Zipper Hooks.  Extra wide art can be hung from two Perlons side by side and this gives the picture stability.  Excess unused Perlon length is wound up neatly in a circle behind the art. Never ever ever cut a Perlon shorter, they are expensive and reusable at future exhibitions.

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2) CHAINS HANGING SYSTEM (we will supply these on the day for free use) Chains are for pictures hanging on the exhibition boards (pictures below). The big top hooks go over the top of the boards, from which a long chain is hung. Small "S" attach the picture to the chain. Two artworks can be hung on one chain one above the other with two S hooks spaced out on the chain. Extra wide art can be hung from two chains side by side and give the picture extra stability.

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LABELLING ART
Every single piece of art, sculpture, photo or greeting card must be clearly and individually labelled with the artists name and a price. Hanging art labels are 
a) attached to the display boards by free supplied drawing pins or your own velcro or can dangle down from the art i.e. luggage labels. 
b) attached to the wall by free supplied Blue Tac . 

Obviously the label must face forwards and be visible and legible for the visitors to be able to read it !!!  Greeting cards or unframed prints must also carry an artist's name and the unit price, so the Cashier can sell it at the correct price. No price label, no sale.  Customers when buying art like to take home the labels, so maybe a duplicate labels or basic artist information can be attatched to the rear of a picture. 


It is proven again and again, the more information you write on a label about the artist and the artwork the more likely you are to sell.

Labels for hanging work should be informative and include at least
  • a) the artist’s full name, 
  • c) the title of the piece, 
  • d) a selling price 
  • e) If it an orginal or a print or limited edition print etc.
Extra background information is always read and consumed by visitors. Why did you paint it? What were your thoughts?  Anything anecdotal to say? 

EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL ARTWORK LABEL >>
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DRESS CODE AT THE EXHIBITION?
Wear a badge with your name to help visitors recognise you and identify you as an artist.  Bring one you have designed at home. There is no pre-set format for name labels, make it from a piece of your own art! 

Brownlow Hall can get quite warm because it has underfloor heating. It is recommended that you wear layers of clothing so they can be added or discarded easily if the temperature variation affects your comfort.  As there is a lot of walking about in the exhibition, comfy shoes or trainers are essential.

STEWARDING ROTA
We pay someone to run the cafe but all other Stewarding duties are handled by the artists throughout the exhibition, there will be a Stewards Rota with  slots 12.00-2.30 or 2.30 to 5.00pm. Artists must Steward for one slot. Stewards meet & greet the arriving public, upsell the art, help close sales and bubble wrap purchases. The public like to meet the artists, and artists can convert a viewing to a sale better than anyone else. If an artist does not attend at all over the two days they will not be invited back. There are plenty of other artists willing to take the space and to help.

MARKETING & PROMOTING THE EXHIBITION:

In addition to the organisers' own marketing campaigns for this and all exhibitions, we expect all exhibitors to help promote this exhibition via social media (we supply a marketing image for use)  and whatever other means you can find. Artists will be posted a media pack including printed A5 flyers and A3 / A4 posters are available on request. Please open the envelope containing the flyers and brieifng packs as soon as you receive it.

Bring your own literature and business cards to hand out. Is there a printed bio? Will a buyer know your name when they take your art home, has it got your name on the back? Are contact details on everything presented, published and printed? Want more help marketing? We can provide advice


NOTE: This is a friendly, supportive, collaborative, non-politicised art exhibition. We do it because we are artists and passionate about what we do.  All aspects of the exhibition are undertaken by the artists and their friends/family except the cafe. That is how we keep costs under control. There are no paid lifters or movers, no bought in marketing teams; we do everything ourselves as a team. If this doesn't suit you and you like paying £500 or more to exhibit, then maybe other exhibitions elsewhere will be more to your liking.