Open Call for Artists - 28th Community Art Exhibition
- Deadline
- 8 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Exhibition opportunity; artists keep 100% of sales
- Location
- Circular ArtSpace, Fishponds, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Exhibition window
- Aug 6, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 43.3" max dimension
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About
Submit images of up to three works for consideration in the 28th Community Art Exhibition; one piece will be selected for display.
Overview
Applications are open for the 28th Community Art Exhibition at Circular ArtSpace – East Bristol's first permanent art gallery, housed in a converted double-decker bus. We welcome all mediums including paintings, photography, sculptures, installations, illustrations, digital art, ceramics, and videos.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 21 July 2026, 23:59 BST
- Artwork delivery: 5 August 2026, 12 pm–3 pm (or post to arrive by 4 August 2026)
- Meet the Artists event: Thursday, 6 August 2026, 6–8 pm
- Exhibition: 6–29 August 2026
- Collection: Sunday, 30 August 2026, 12 pm–3 pm
Eligibility & requirements
- Original artworks only (handmade prints, photography, and video are exceptions)
- No AI-generated work accepted
- 2D works must be framed and corded
- All artists; focus on emerging and under-represented artists
Media & size limits
- Paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography, videos: up to 110W × 110H cm
- Sculptures, installations, ceramics: up to 80W × 80H × 35D cm
- You may submit images of multiple works, but only one will be selected
How to enter
Submission is FREE. Submit a maximum of three images of your work, or a link to your website or social media. You must have a free CuratorSpace account to apply.
Fees & payment
- Application: Free
- Selected artist fee: £35 per artist
- No commission on sales — artists keep 100%
What happens next
Each artist is selected to exhibit one piece only. If selected, you will receive a confirmation email with payment details and consignment instructions. The organiser handles all curation, placement, and installation. If not selected, you may be added to a waiting list and invited to apply for the next exhibition.
Why exhibit with us
Showcase your work in a vibrant, supportive creative community in busy, accessible East Bristol. Benefit from promotional support via website, mailing list, social media, and featured listings on CuratorSpace, VASW, Bristol Creatives, and Visit Bristol. Keep 100% of sales and meet fellow artists to expand your creative network.
- Award
- Exhibition opportunity; artists keep 100% of sales
- Entry fee
- £35 per artist if selected
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- No commission — you keep 100% of sales
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists; original artworks only (handmade prints, photography, and video are exceptions); no AI-generated work.
- Audience
- emerging and under-represented artists
- Size & format
- 1 work up to 110Wx110Hcm for paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography, videos; 1 work up to 80Wx80Hx35Dcm for sculptures, installations or ceramics
- Also worth noting
- 1 work up to 110Wx110Hcm for paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography, videos; 1 work up to 80Wx80Hx35Dcm for sculptures, installations or ceramics · Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
Aggregated automatically — verify details at the organizer's site.