Entry into judged competitions is open to all, irrespective of your level of experience or expertise.
Full instructions and information can be found in Competition-Instructions-2025, which can be downloaded & printed.
The following limits apply to the numbers of items one entrant can submit :
- A maximum of 3 photographs across the five Photographic competitions.
- A maximum of 3 paintings across the three Fine Art competitions.
- A maximum of 3 items in each of the Craft sections. There is no limit to the number of Craft sections that can be entered. If you wish to enter more than 5 items in total, please use a second form or contact the Entries Secretary.
| Entry Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Adults (non-members) | £3 per exhibit |
| Adults (members) | £1.50 per exhibit |
| Young DACA & People with Disabilities | 50p per exhibit |
| Postage & Administration | £2 per entrant |
BACS payment may be made to: Sort Code 55-61-09; Account 07378548; Account Name : Dorset County Arts Crafts. Please mark payments ‘ENT’ followed by your surname.
Cheques for payment of entry fees made payable to “Dorset Arts & Crafts Association” should be sent to the Entries Secretary at 24 Nottington Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5DF.
Items entered into judged competitions will NOT be for sale.
Preferably, please use the online form below to submit your work. Alternatively, follow this link for a print and post version of the form work for judging form 2025
Please note that the closing date for entries is Friday 11th July 2025.
The information you enter will be used to produce labels for your work. These will be posted to you along with a copy of your entry details and some flyers which we ask that you use to help publicise the event. During Showcase, please aim to attend as a steward .
If you have any queries or require a hard copy version of the form, please email the Entries Secretary (entries@dorsetartsandcrafts.org)
If you are a DACA Member and wish to submit items for display and sale, please do so by following this link Submitting Work for Sale.