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 28th Community Art Exhibition, 6 – 29 August 2026, at Circular ArtSpace – East Bristol’s first permanent art gallery, proudly housed in a converted double-decker bus!
This will be our 28th group exhibition, forming part of a wider programme of 41 curated shows, including solo exhibitions and members’ collectives.
We welcome all mediums: paintings, photography, sculptures, installations, illustrations, digital art, ceramics, videos and more.
Submission is FREE
- Each artist is selected to exhibit one piece only, 1 work up to 110Wx110Hcm for paintings, illustrations, drawings, photography, videos, 1 work up to 80Wx80Hx35Dcm for sculptures, installations or 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: 21 July 2026, 23:59 BST
- Artwork delivery: 5 August 2026, 12 pm–3 pm (alternatively, works may be posted to arrive by 4 August 2026)
- Meet the Artists event: Thursday, 6 August 2026, 6–8 pm
- Collection: Sunday, 30 August 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 890 artists in our physical gallery.
Why exhibit with us?
- Sit back and let us do the work — 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!
- Fully curated exhibition — we manage the selection, placement, and installation of every work
Excited? Apply now in the Curatorspace website — and if you know an artist who might love this opportunity, please share!