26.03.2026
OPEN CALL
UK ARTISTS
Tarpey Gallery Open 2026
Submission deadline: 20th May 2026
Open for submissions: 20th April – 20th May, 2026
Exhibition Dates: 27th June – 9th August 2026.
Venue: Tarpey Gallery, 77 High Street, Castle Donington, Derby, UK, De74 2pq
Apply online: https://tarpeygallery.com/tarpey-gallery-open-26/
This year’s open call aims to showcase the best of UK contemporary art by bringing together emerging and established artists to create a diverse and exciting group exhibition in one of the Midlands foremost Commercial Contemporary Fine Art Galleries. Entries will be open to all artists working in the UK. Artwork can be on any theme and we will be accepting Artworks using all types of media; paintings, original prints, photography, textiles, drawings, works on paper and 3D works – including sculpture and ceramics.
– A Cash Prize of £250 for the Winner chosen by Gallery Manager Luke Tarpey.
– We will invite multiple artists to take part in next year’s exhibition programme from the Open exhibitants.
– Each artist may submit up to three pieces. The fee is £15 for 1 piece, £20 for 2 pieces and £25 for 3 pieces.
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