Ushaw Presents at Christmas

2nd - 16th December

Ushaw is inviting local artists and makers to contribute to a new Christmas selling exhibition in its recently refurbished museum exhibition space. Submissions can be made in all mediums including ceramics, digital, drawing, glass, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. Artists who live, work or study in County Durham are invited to apply.

There will be a private viewing on Friday 1st December, to which all artists will be invited with up to 3 guests.

Submission guidelines:

Artists can submit up to 3 artworks to show
Due to space limitations, artworks (including frames) must not exceed 1m x 1m
All 2D work must be fitted with picture wire for hanging
All work must be labelled on the reverse with artist's name, artwork title, medium, and price
A separate luggage label must be attached to the reverse, which can hang below the artwork with the same information
All works submitted must be for sale, and Ushaw will add 20% commission to the list price to support our running costs
Copies of other artist's works are not permissible. Original artworks only.

Please complete the submission form, available below or in person from Ushaw reception. Submission forms must be returned in person or sent via email to exhibitions@ushaw.org by no later than 10th November.

Artworks can be brought to Ushaw on Monday 27th November between 10am and 4pm, and Tuesday 28th November between 2pm and 6pm.

Unsold works must be collected from Ushaw by Friday 22nd December.

Submission Form