Open Call for Artists - 31st Community Art Exhibition

Are you an artist eager to exhibit your work?

Applications are now open for our 31st Community Art Exhibition, 29 October - 21 November 2026, at Circular ArtSpace Gallery – East Bristol's first permanent art gallery, proudly housed in a converted double-decker bus!

This will be our 31st group exhibition, forming part of a wider programme of 44 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: 13 October 2026, 23:59 BST
• Artwork delivery: 28 October 2026, 12 pm–3 pm (alternatively, works may be posted to arrive by 27 October 2026)
• Meet the Artists event: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 6–8 pm
• Collection: Sunday, 22 November 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, and we have 4.5K+ followers on Instagram.
To date, we have provided exhibition opportunities to over 1000 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 — and if you know an artist who might love this opportunity, please share!