OPEN CALL – THE DECEMBER ART FAIR Are you a Black or *Global Majority artist or artisan living in the UK? CasildART Contemporary is inviting artists from these communities to submit their work to be considered for an affordable art fair during the holiday season.

CasildART Contemporary CIC is a not-for-profit Black-led gallery that showcases the work of contemporary Black artists.

We recognise that many other groups are underrepresented and excluded from commercial art galleries, so we have decided to celebrate Global Majority artists in our second December Art Fair.

We welcome submissions from new and emergent artists residing in the UK.  

The fair will be hosted at CasildART Gallery in the heart of Marble Arch, London.

The purpose of the exhibition is not only to showcase art but to provide a platform for marginalised groups to showcase their work and meet fellow artists, art enthusiasts, and collectors. 

There will also be a preview to which the artist and their guests will be invited to attend. 

Deadline 1st November 2025

This affordable art fair will showcase diverse talent during the festive season, giving artists a platform to share their work with collectors, art lovers, and the wider public.

These fees cover a 3-week exhibition designed to give your work strong visibility, including:

• Targeted publicity and promotion to over 3,000 Instagram followers and a 3,000+ contact database
• Invitiation to the Preview for you and one guest
• Invigilation – the gallery is staffed, so there’s no need for you to attend
• Listings on top “What’s On” platforms, including Art Rabbit, The Dot, Eventbrite, AllEvents, and local Marble Arch magazines and websites
• Prime gallery location in Marble Arch  with steady footfall, ensuring your work is seen by a diverse audience as well as tourists.

This combination of online and in-person visibility provides a valuable platform for engagement, helping artists connect with new audiences while maximising the impact of their exhibition. 

Last year, the Fair attracted 100 weekly visitors and we sold 30% of the work in the show.

Eligibility

• Open to all UK-based visual artists and makers at any stage of their practice
• Excludes students in full-time education
• Work submitted must:
  • Have been created within the last 2 years
  • Be owned by the applicant
  • Be available for the full duration of the exhibition
    Accepted Mediums
• Prints
• Photography
• Drawing
• Mixed Media
• Collage
• Painting
• Ceramics
• Sculpture

Artists may submit up to five pieces for consideration.

Exhibition Fees

• £80 – First piece
• £65 – Second piece
• £50 fee – Third piece
  (Maximum of five submissions; fees apply only if selected.)

These fees cover a 4-week exhibition designed to give your work strong visibility, including:

• Invigilation – the gallery is staffed, so there’s no need for you to attend
• Targeted publicity and promotion to over 3,000 Instagram followers and a 3,000+ contact database
• Listings on top “What’s On” platforms, including Art Rabbit, The Dot, Eventbrite, AllEvents, and local Marble Arch magazines and websites
• Prime gallery location in Marble Arch on a busy street with steady footfall, ensuring your work is seen by a diverse audience as well as tourists

This combination of online and in-person visibility provides a valuable platform for engagement, helping artists connect with new audiences while maximising the impact of their exhibition. 

Last year, the Fair attracted 100 weekly visitors and we sold 30% of the work in the show. 

• Deadline for entry forms: Midnight, 1st November 2025
• Notification of selected works: 15th November 2025
• Delivery of selected works: 1st December 2025 (10am–5pm)
• Private View: Thursday 4th December 2025
• Public exhibition: 5th December 2025– 5th January 2026
• Opening hours: Tues–Sat 11am–6pm | Sun 1pm–4pm

Collection of unsold works: 6th January 2026 (10 am–5 pm)

Sales & Commission

• This is a selling exhibition
• 50% commission applies on the gross of all sales
• Bank/credit card fees will also be deducted
• Sales will be processed via CasildART and payments made to artists after the exhibition closes
• CasildART is VAT registered 

Artwork Submission Guidelines

• Up to 5 works may be submitted
• Images must be:
  • JPEG/JPG, 300dpi
  • 1MB–4MB in size
• 1 image per 2D work; up to 2 per 3D work

Preparing & Delivering Work

• 2D works must be framed and fitted with D-rings (no mirror plates)
• All works must be clearly labelled with artist name, title, and price
• Delivery: 1st December 2025(10am–5pm) at CasildART Gallery
• Collection of unsold works: 6th January 2026
• Artists are responsible for all transport/courier arrangements and insurance

Publicity & Promotion 

Selected works will be:

• Displayed in the gallery exhibition
• Featured on CasildART’s website and social media platforms
• Promoted through What’s On listings and other online art magazines
• Included in digital invitations and press releases, which will be shared with selected artists for further promotion

Artists are encouraged to share and post the exhibition across their own social media channels as part of the agreement to participate in the Fair.

Selection Panel

The artworks will be reviewed and selected by a panel of experienced professionals.

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