Open Call for Artists - 32nd Community Art Exhibition

Eligibility

One work per artist; no AI-generated work accepted in any form.

Open Call for Artists - 32nd Community Art Exhibition Report this? Deadline: 10/11/2026 City: Bristol | Region: Somerset | Country: United Kingdom | Circular ArtSpace Exhibit your artwork at Circular ArtSpace – East Bristol's vibrant gallery supporting emerging and under-represented artists More details Open Call for Artists - 32nd Community Art Exhibition Deadline: 10/11/2026City: Bristol | Region: Somerset | Country: United Kingdom | Circular ArtSpace Exhibit your artwork at Circular ArtSpace – East Bristol's vibrant gallery supporting emerging and under-represented artists Are you an artist eager to exhibit your work? Applications are now open for our 32nd Community Art Exhibition, 26 November - 19 December 2026, at Circular ArtSpace Gallery – East Bristol’s first permanent art gallery, proudly housed in a converted double-decker bus! This will be our 32nd group exhibition, forming part of a wider programme of 45 curated shows, including solo exhibitions and members’ collectives. This exhibition and its opening day will mark three years since we opened the gallery. The Meet the Artists event on 26 November is part of a series of events in Fishponds from 25 to 29 November, to mark and celebrate the start of our fourth year of art projects. More details will follow. We welcome all mediums: paintings, photography, sculptures, installations, illustrations, digital art, ceramics, videos and more. Submission is FREE Each selected artist exhibits one work only: up to 110Wx110Hcm for paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography and videos; up to 35Wx80Hx35Dcm for sculptures, installations and ceramics. - You may submit images of multiple works, but only one will be selected - 2D works must be framed and corded - We only accept original artworks (handmade prints, photography, and video are exceptions) - We do not accept AI generated work in any form - Please include a few images of your work or a link to your website/social media - Fees if selected: £35 per artist - No commission on sales — artists keep 100%! Important dates: - Application deadline: 10 November 2026, 23:59 GMT - Artwork delivery: 25 November 2026, 12 pm–3 pm (alternatively, works may be posted to arrive by 24 November 2026) - Meet the Artists event: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 6–8 pm - Collection: Sunday, 20 December 2026, 12 pm–3 pm About Circular ArtSpace: Circular ArtSpace is a not-for-profit gallery based in Bristol, UK, established in March 2022, supporting creativity in East Bristol. We curate both physical and virtual exhibitions, as well as artist fairs, with a focus on supporting emerging and underrepresented artists. Our gallery space in Fishponds welcomes approximately 300 visitors each month. To date, we have provided exhibition opportunities to over 1000 artists in our physical gallery. Why exhibit with us? - We handle all curation, placement and installation of your piece - Showcase your work in a vibrant and supportive creative community - Reach new audiences in a busy, accessible East Bristol location - Benefit from promotional support via our website, mailing list, and social media channels - Featured listings on CuratorSpace, VASW (Visual Arts South West), Bristol Creatives, and Visit Bristol - Be part of a professionally curated group exhibition - Meet fellow artists and expand your creative network - Keep 100% of your sales — we take no commission! Excited? Apply now — and if you know an artist who might love this opportunity, please share! You must have an account to make a submission using CuratorSpace. It's free and only takes a few moments. Once registered you'll be able to keep track of all of your submissions and get updates on upcoming opportunities. Already have an account? You'll need to log in to make a submission to this opportunity. You must have an account to send a message to the curator of this opportunity. Registering only takes a few moments. Once registered you'll be able to keep track of all of your submissions and get updates on upcoming opportunities. Already have an account? You must log in to send this curator a message. Get the latest CuratorSpace news, updates about new opportunities, upcoming deadlines, and art-related promotions. DREDGE - a collective exhibition at The Gate Art Space, Gloucester Samson Arts Gloucester is... Red, Green and Gold Fourth Wave present Red, Green and Gold, an alternative festive exhibition showcasing affordable... The FLUX Review Edition 15 International Open Call for Artists | The FLUX Review Edition 15

What to submit

Work samples

How to apply

Submit through CuratorSpace; a free account is required.