The equivalent of the RHS Botanical Art Exhibition in Scotland is BISCOT which is shorthand for Botanical Images Scotia. BISCOT takes place every June at the Gardening Scotland Show held at the Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston, beside Edinburgh Airport. It's the largest plant fair in Scotland. What makes BISCOT different is that it then moves to and is hung again in the John Hope Gateway Building at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). This Scottish based exhibition is held at Gardening Scotland under the auspices of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society and in conjunction with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. It is then relocated to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for three weeks. It aims to promote excellence in botanical painting and illustration. BISCOT is competitive and certificates are awarded in Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver and Bronze categories. The unique silver Mary Mendum Medal may be awarded for an exhibit of exceptional quality. Who is eligible to show at BISCOT 2018? BISCOT runs on the same principles as the RHS Shows i.e. BISCOT has a "qualified" open entry. The only people eligible to show at BISCOT 2018 are:
The deadline to apply for space to exhibit at this year's Botanical Images Scotia (BISCOT) Exhibition in 2018 is 14th February 2018. i.e. you have three weeks left to get an application submitted. BISCOT 2018 - the details
How to qualify to show in 2019 and beyond There is no limitation on where artists live or work. (International artists who do not live in the EU who are importing art for exhibitions in the EU will need to reference Customs and Excise requirements re VAT - see the section about VAT for Organisations, Exhibitions & Competitions in VAT for Artists on my Art Business Info site) However if you are not an RHS medal winner (Gold or Silver Gilt) and have not graduated from RBGE Diploma with distinction, you first need to be qualify i.e. be approved to exhibit - and this happens a long time in advance of an exhibition. The deadline to submit work or images to be considered for assessment for future exhibitions (2019 and onwards) is Friday 25 May 2018. The following reproduces the details of the BISCOT assessment process - as both a PDF file and details quoted from the file.
SUBMISSIONS: UK residents are required to submit 4 original works. Please note there is a limitation on "approved to exhibit" If an artist has not exhibited within seven years following successful assessment, then work must be re-submitted for a new assessment. If the reason for not exhibiting has been lack of space, then the period of eligibility will be extended and the artist will be given priority in the next exhibition. Subscribe to BAA News
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