Open Call Exhibition - Merry Making – 21 November 2026 – 9 January 2027

Open Call Exhibition - Merry Making – 21 November 2026 – 9 January 2027Deadline: 27/10/2026City: Sheffield | Region: South Yorkshire | Country: United Kingdom | Karen SherwoodReport this? Description Opportunity FAQs Make a submission Contact curator Despite the frustration and hard work in the act of making we can not deny the joy it brings us all. As Merry Making is a joyful, noisy celebration or the act of having fun with others during a festive gathering. We want to celebrate the act of making itself. Artists are welcome to submit whatever they like so long as it brings them joy or happiness.We welcome diverse interpretations of the theme, whether literal or abstract, personal or universal.Alongside larger exhibition works, we will also be accepting submissions of smaller-scale, affordable gift items suitable for the festive season.Merry Making – 21 November 2026 – 9 January 2027Deadline 28th OctoberDespite the frustration and hard work in the act of making we can not deny the joy it brings us all. As Merry Making is a joyful, noisy celebration or the act of having fun with others during a festive gathering. We want to celebrate the act of making itself.Artists are welcome to submit what ever they like so long as it brings them joy or happiness.We welcome diverse interpretations of the theme, whether literal or abstract, personal or universal.Alongside larger exhibition works, we will also be accepting submissions of smaller-scale, affordable gift items suitable for the festive season.Eligible MediaWe invite submissions in: Painting Sculpture Ceramics Jewellery Glass Photography Printmaking Textiles Drawing Mixed Media Other original artworks and handmade gift items relevant to the themeAll submitted work must be for sale.Deliveries must be by appointment only, unless arriving by post, but notice of estimated arrival date is much appreciated.In-person deliveries accepted Monday–Friday onlyPostal deliveries can arrive Monday - Saturday, but Saturday deliveries will not be checked until Monday. Delivery deadline for accepted works is Friday 13th November, although works can arrive earlier of course. Exhibition Dates: Saturday 22 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026Commission & Terms There is no submission or exhibition fee. Standard gallery commission applies: 50% after VAT. All sales will be managed by Cupola Contemporary Art. Unsold work should be collected by arrangement after the exhibition or returned by post at the artist's expense. Pricing Your WorkTo calculate the retail price of your work, please use the following formula:Your wholesale price × 2.2 = Retail Price (including VAT)Example:Wholesale price: £100Retail price: £220This is divided as follows:£100 to the artist£100 gallery commission£20 VAT payable to HMRC Make a submission Contact the curator Who is eligible for this opportunity? Anyone 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. Register Already have an account? You'll need to log in to make a submission to this opportunity. Login 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. Register Already have an account? You must log in to send this curator a message. Login Subscribe to our newsletter Get the latest CuratorSpace news, updates about new opportunities, upcoming deadlines, and art-related promotions. Advertisement Other opportunities Signs of Use CISTA ARTS invites artists to submit work for Signs of Use, an international online group... OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS “LOVE AFFAIR” Year-end collective exhibition · 2026 THE... Ryedale open studios 2026 Ryedale Open Studios is beginning their application process to take part once again! Ryedale... More opportunities