Summer Open Exhibition 2026

22 August - 11 September 2026

Submissions close Monday 10 August 11:59pm. Entries may close early if capacity is reached.

 

Download the submission form at the bottom of this page.

Whether you're just starting out or you're an established artist, we invite you to submit your work to this year's open-theme Summer Exhibition. This is a celebration of creativity in all its forms, bringing together artists of all backgrounds, styles and experience levels.

 

Works will be exhibited in a professionally curated show, offering artists the opportunity to share their practice with new audiences and become part of a dynamic creative community.

 

If you are thinking about entering, please read through the requirements below.

Then download the submission form at the bottom of this page.

 

Your £35 entry fee includes:

- Exhibition of one artwork in the Summer Open Exhibition

- Inclusion in our online exhibition on The Little Gallery's website

- Promotion across The Little Gallery's website and social media channels

 

What we are looking for:

This is an open-theme exhibition call-out. We are seeking 3D and 2D works in any medium. Please note that digital works, works generated by AI and works featuring inappropriate content will not be accepted.

 

How to Enter:

- Complete the submission form. Find it at the bottom of this page.

- Email the completed form with up to three high-resolution JPEGs of your artwork to enquiries@thelittlegallery.co.uk.

- We will confirm receipt of your submission.

 

Delivery:

- Deliver your artwork to The Little Gallery on one of the scheduled drop-off dates.

- Please print out a copy of this submission form and bring it along with you.

- Pay the £35 entry fee when delivering your artwork.

 

Exhibition Rules: 

- One artwork may be submitted per artist.

- The exhibition fee is £35 per artist and is payable upon delivery of the artwork.

- All submitted artwork must be original.

- All artwork must be available for sale throughout the exhibition.

- The Little Gallery will retain 25% commission on all sales.

- Artwork must not exceed 50cm x 50cm, including the frame.

- Work must be professionally presented and ready for display.

- Framed works must have D-rings attached approximately 2 inches (5cm) from the top on each side and be securely strung with picture cord. Sawtooth fixings cannot be accepted.

-  Artwork must be delivered and collected in person. We are unable to accept deliveries by post or courier.  

 

Important Dates: 

Submissions close: Monday 10 August, 11:59pm . Entries may close early if our capacity is reached.

 

Drop-off Days: Saturday 15, Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August, 10am – 4pm.

 

Private View: Saturday 22 August, 2pm – 5pm

All are welcome. Drinks and light refreshments will be available.

 

Exhibition runs: Monday 24 August - Friday 11 September. The Gallery is open (Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm).

 

Work collection: Saturday 12, Monday 14 or Tuesday 15 September, 10am – 4pm.

 

 

Before you fill out the submission form, please check the artwork requirements and dates. It is essential that you are able to drop off and collect your work in-person.

 

 

Download Submission Form