Rotary Charity Art & Craft Fair 2024
The Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh is proud to present its 14th annual Reading Charity Art & Craft Fair at the end of October 2024. We thank all the exhibitors and members of the public for their valued support in the past and look forward to welcoming you again in 2024.
Our 2024 beneficiary will again be: FEEDING COMMUNITIES
Feeding Communities provides healthy meals to support families struggling from food poverty or food insecurity within our local community. Visit Feeding Communities
To date, over £70,000 has been raised in support of local charities.
Preview evening
Friday 25th October
17.00–19.30hrs
Ticket entry
Public
Saturday 26th October
10.00–17.00hrs
Sunday 27th October
10.00–16.00hrs
Free entry
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If you love art you will find something to fall in love with at our annual exhibition.
The Reading Charity Art and Craft Fair offers:
- Paintings, ceramics and crafts by local people
- Refreshments, sandwiches and cakes at the Art Cafe
- Charity preview drinks and canapes evening
- Free entry Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October 2023
- First rate venue
- Ample free parking
- Card payments accepted
If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, you can do so with our Just Giving link.
The Reading Charity Art & Craft Fair will offer artists, ceramicists and craft makers:
- 100s of visitors to the exhibition as potential buyers
- First class display facilities
- High percentage of sales
- Competitive registration fee for exhibitors/stall holders
- Profile package for artists
- The exhibition hall is on one level with excellent natural light
- Refreshments, sandwiches and cakes for sale in the Inner Wheel Art Café
- Profit from the art & craft fair will support FEEDING COMMUNITIES
Event Information
Venue
Leighton Park School
Oakview Centre
Pepper Lane Entrance
Reading
Berkshire, RG2 7DJ
The school is south of Reading town centre, close to Reading University and the Royal Berkshire Hospital. It is conveniently located near several major motorways and ‘A’ Roads, including the M4, A329 (M) and A4. The No 21 bus, which travels to and from the town centre, has a stop directly outside the venue at the Pepper Lane Entrance. Click on the icon at the bottom left of the map to show an aerial view of the grounds and Oakview.
Parking and access
There is lots of free parking space and good access for delivery and collection of exhibits. The exhibition hall is on one level with good access for those with disability or impairment. Please note, the school entrance nearest to the Art & Craft Fair venue is located in Pepper Lane.
Entry Fees and Commission Charges
Artists
Artists may exhibit up to six framed paintings or browsers.
Small painting
- Under 650mm x 650mm inlc frame
Large Painting
- Under 650mm x 950mm inlc frame
Browser
- Under 750mm x 750mm
Profile
- Paintings mounted alongside your profile and photograph
A commission of 25% will be deducted from the sale price of all items sold and this will go to our charities.
Ceramicists and Craft Makers
1 Table
- 2 days + preview evening
1 Half Table
- 2 days + preview evening
A commission of 25% will be deducted from the sale price of all items sold and this will go to our charities.
Download the Art, Ceramics and Craft Entry Form:
Download the Ceramics and Craft Stock Sales Form:
Download the Terms and Conditions of Entry:
Delivery, Collection and Disassembly
Artwork
Delivery to Leighton Park School, Oakview Centre, Pepper Lane Entrance, Reading, Berkshire RG2 7DJ.
Thursday 24 October
10.30 -17:00hrs
Collection of unsold artworks between 17:00 and 18:00hrs on Sunday 27th October.
Ceramics and Craft Tables
Set up of table at Leighton Park School, Oakview Centre, Pepper Lane Entrance, Reading, Berkshire RG2 7DJ.
Thursday 24 October
10:30 -17:00hrs
Disassemble table 16:00 –17:00hrs on Sunday 27 October.
Promotion of the Art & Craft Fair
Social media and the internet
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Extensive network of voluntary networks across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Art, ceramic and craft maker networks
Site specific placement flyers, posters and banners
Local radio and press
Graphic display promotions
Judging of Art and Ceramics
A panel of judges will review art and craft entries prior to the preview evening. The top entries and commendations in each category will be announced during the preview evening. Read more about the judges below:
The names and details of the judges will be displayed here nearer to the time of the Art and Craft Fair.
2023 Art & Craft Fair exhibits
A selection of entries from our most recent exhibition may be found below (click or tap to enlarge):
Preview Evening
Friday 25th October 2024
17:00 – 19:30hrs
In partnership with the Inner Wheel Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh, we are delighted to invite artists, ceramicists, craft makers, sponsors, friends and guests to a preview evening. Visitors can meet artists, ceramicists, craft makers and judges in a friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a glass of wine and canapés.
Exhibitors will qualify for one free ticket when they check-in with art work. Additional tickets may be purchased via the entry form at £10 per person or by emailing readingcharityartfair@gmail.com
About Us
The Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh has a membership of enthusiastic, fun loving men and women of action who care about local, national and international communities requiring a range of support.
Members enjoy a good social life and form friendships within the club and with many of those receiving their help.
The club has raised over £530,000 for charities, local and international projects since it was formed in 1989.
Further information for those seeking to expand their horizons
Rotary Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh
Inner Wheel Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh
Beneficiaries of the Reading Charity Art & Craft Fairs
The 2024 main beneficiary of the Reading Charity Art & Craft Fair is again Feeding Communities. In collaboration with the Thomas Franks Foundation we will provide healthy meals to support families within our communities.
Previous fairs have benefitted many charities including:
- Food Banks and Food Share Organisations
- Berkshire Hospital Staff Wellness Centre
- Thames Valley Air Ambulance
- Royal Berkshire Charity Faxitron scanner to improve the detection and treatment of breast cancer
- Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice
2024 Sponsors and Supporters
Thank you for the sponsorship and support of the following organisations who are helping us to maximise our support for FEEDING COMMUNITIES. We welcome any company or organisation which would like to support the Art and Craft Fair and in return they will be given recognition here on the website and also at the event.
Primary Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
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