Open Call

Cliff Edge Textile Exhibition UK

Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Location
Cromer, UK
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
Exhibition + sales (20% commission)
Who is this for
Textile artists

Summary

Overview

This open call seeks textile art submissions for the exhibition "Cliff Edge: Textile Art on the Brink" at Cromer Artspace, UK. The exhibition focuses on the current precarious state of textile art, exploring themes of disruption, risk, and tension between tradition/innovation, craft/concept, and material/message. Selected artists will exhibit their work exploring these themes.

What selected participants may receive

  • Exhibition showcase at Artspace on the Prom, Cromer.
  • Participation in a Private View reception.
  • Participation in an "Artist in Conversation" event.
  • Opportunity to sell artwork during the exhibition (20% commission applies).

Eligibility

  • Textile artists (all).
  • Work size must consider gallery dimensions.
  • Must review gallery plan/measurements/photos on the official website.

Fees

  • Application fee: £8 (1 piece), £12 (2 pieces), £15 (3 pieces).
  • Other costs: Artists responsible for all delivery and collection costs.

Key dates

  • Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026.
  • Artist Notification: By September 13, 2026.
  • Artwork Delivery: Sept 27 (4PM-6PM) OR Sept 29 (2PM-4PM), 2026.
  • Exhibition Dates: October 2 – 12, 2026.
  • Private View: Friday, October 2, 2026 (5PM-7PM).
  • Artist in Conversation Event: Thursday, October 8, 2026 (6PM).
  • Artwork Collection: Thursday, October 15, 2026 (10AM-12PM).

Application materials

  • Not specified

Additional notes

  • Delivery preferred in person on specified dates/times; courier/post requires coordination with gallery.
  • Collection on specified date/time is mandatory; no storage space available. Alternative arrangements must be pre-agreed.
  • Gallery location: Artspace on the Prom, West Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9FA, UK.
  • Application submitted via official online form at cromer-artspace.uk.
  • Sales incur 20% commission.