Open Call for Artists - 19th Community Art Exhibition

Are you an artist eager to exhibit your work?

Applications are now open for our 19th Community Art Exhibition 2 - 25 October 2025, at Circular ArtSpace – East Bristol’s first permanent art gallery, proudly housed in a converted double-decker bus!

This will be our 19th group exhibition, forming part of a wider programme of 30 curated shows, including solo exhibitions and members’ collectives.

✨ We welcome all mediums:

Painting, photography, sculpture, installation, illustration, digital art, ceramics, and more.

📍 What’s available:

• 24 spaces for 2D artworks (up to 120 cm x 160 cm)

• 6 plinths for sculptures and ceramics (90 cm x 40 cm)

💌 How to apply:

• Submission is FREE.

• Apply via Curatorspace website by completing the form, or send us an email to contact@circularartspace.co.uk, subject "October Open Call" with some images of your work and a brief statement.

• 2D works must be framed and corded.

• We only accept original artworks (handmade prints, digital pieces, photography, and video are exceptions).

💷 Fees if selected:

• £35 per artist (£25 for sculptures and ceramics).

• No commission on sales — artists keep 100%!

🗓 Important dates:

• Application deadline: 16 September 2025 (23:59 GMT)

• Set-up day: 1 October 2025, 12 am–4 pm

• Opening event: Thursday, 2 October 2025, 6–8 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 under-represented artists.

• Our gallery space in Fishponds welcomes approximately 400 visitors each month.

• To date, we have provided exhibition opportunities to over 550 artists in our physical gallery.

🌟 Why exhibit with us?

• 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) and Bristol Creatives websites, Visit Bristol Tourist information website.

• 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!