Open Call for Artists - 31st Community Art Exhibition

Overview

The 31st Community Art Exhibition at Circular ArtSpace is a juried group show celebrating emerging and underrepresented artists. Circular ArtSpace is a not-for-profit gallery in East Bristol supporting creativity through curated exhibitions, artist fairs, and community engagement.

Key dates

• Application deadline: 13 October 2026, 23:59 BST
• Artwork delivery: 28 October 2026, 12 pm–3 pm (or posted to arrive by 27 October)
• Meet the Artists event: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 6–8 pm
• Exhibition: 29 October - 21 November 2026
• Collection: Sunday, 22 November 2026, 12 pm–3 pm

Eligibility & restrictions

• Open to all artists with focus on emerging and underrepresented artists
• Only original artworks accepted (handmade prints, photography, and video are exceptions)
• No AI-generated work in any form

Media & size

• Paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography, videos: up to 110W×110H cm
• Sculptures, installations, ceramics: up to 80W×80H×35D cm
• 2D works must be framed and corded

Submission

• Maximum 3 works per artist; only 1 will be selected
• Submit images of your work or link to website/social media
• Submission is FREE

Fees & awards

• £35 per artist if selected for exhibition
• No commission on sales — artists keep 100%

Selection & next steps

Curators handle all selection, placement, and installation. Artists will receive confirmation email with payment and consignment instructions once selected. Works may be posted instead of hand-delivered at no extra cost.