CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art Now Fair, Unit 0/8 Copeland Park, Peckham, London, 17 - 19 April 2026

Deadline: 07/03/2026

City: Peckham  |  Region: London  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Exhibit Here

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Take part in our 22nd London event!

Unit/08 is a striking warehouse space with an industrial look and feel, located in Peckham’s vibrant cultural quarter. It is flooded with natural light and features whitewashed brick walls, painted columns and an exposed steel truss roof.

With over 11,700 sq. ft of open space, it’s the perfect blank canvas for Exhibit Here’s returning Art Now Fair, and with previous clients such as Netflix, Nike, Adidas, Chanel, Sky and the BBC, it is a space not to be missed.

The venue is situated within the heart of Copeland Park, which is also home to the iconic Bussey Building.

This collection of historic structures has been transformed into a thriving creative community, housing over 150 diverse businesses, making this the ideal place for your art to be seen.

Key information:

  • Open to independent artists
  • Wall panels are 2.4m high and stand spaces come in a range of sizes (2m, 3m, 4m and 5m)
  • As the venue is flooded with natural light, exhibition lights are optional (excluding row 7 where they are required) 
  • Each space will have printed signage with your artist's name
  • You will be provided with an artist lanyard
  • You are responsible for installing your own artwork
  • You will be required to be present to man your space and will be responsible for processing your own payments  
  • No commission on sales
  • Closing date for entries is 7 March 2026; however, entries will be considered on a rolling basis and may close prior to this if all spaces are allocated
  • If your submission is successful, you will be notified within fourteen days of submitting your work


View stand sizes and pricing (PDF)

Tips: 

  • It is advantageous to have artworks for sale in a range of sizes
  • Price your artworks wisely, artworks that sold in our 2025 Art Now Fair ranged in price and size, and were under £800
  • Space your artworks carefully and try not to overcrowd your display
  • Engage with visitors as much as possible


Marketing and footfall:

  • Meta ads, and regular posts on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok are used to promote the event online 
  • Artists are encouraged to invite their patrons to visit and are provided with marketing images to post online
  • A press release is sent out to news platforms prior to the event commencing
  • Printed signage outside the venue 
  • QR codes inside the venue to see the list of exhibitors on the Exhibit Here website including a map of the art fair
  • Exhibit Here's 2025 Art Now Fair private view had close to 400 visitors and there was a consistent flow of foot traffic throughout the weekend


Dates and times:

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 April 2026

  • Friday: Artists install (11am – 5pm) plus evening Private View (5pm – 9pm)
  • Saturday: Open to the public (11am – 6pm)
  • Sunday: Open to the public (11am – 4.30pm), and artists de-install (4.30pm – 5.30pm)


Other spaces:

There is a small rustic room with peeling black paint, which can be used for projections, installations and sculptures, and an area kept clear for large free-standing sculptures.

  • Small Room (Installation Room): £395
  • Floor space for up to five (depending on the size) large free-standing sculptures: £395 


About Exhibit Here

Our story…

Exhibit Here’s very first exhibition took place in February 2014 in a disused Santander bank located in Harrow, featuring just fifteen artists.

The space was a little rough around the edges, but the artworks breathed new life into it and gave it soul.

This exhibition proved to be a fantastic launch pad for Exhibit Here and the beginning of what was set to become an exciting journey.

Fast forward twelve years and twenty-one exhibitions later, Exhibit Here has become a leading arts organisation in London, which prides itself on providing the best exhibition opportunities for artists and visitors alike.

Having proudly curated multiple large-scale exhibitions at venues such as the Menier Gallery, La Galleria Pall Mall and Bargehouse Oxo Tower Wharf, we continue to grow, and to mark this, have launched Exhibit Here’s Art Now Fair at Unit/08 Copeland Park, Peckham, which is set to return in April 2026.

Meet the Founder

Leila Bibizadeh

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND CURATOR

Leila Bibizadeh is of dual heritage, English and Iranian. She graduated from the University of East London with a degree in Fine Art in 2008. Prior to founding Exhibit

Here she exhibited her work extensively across the UK, including at the Saatchi Gallery, Mall Galleries, Bankside Gallery, O2 Arena and Oxford Street’s John Lewis.

Leila specialises in wildlife painting and enjoys photographing nature, specifically in Florida.

As an artist and an entrepreneur, she is a firm believer in creating your own opportunities as she understands how difficult it can be to fight to have your work seen in the competitive world of art, which spurred her to set up Exhibit Here.

She has a deep understanding of all forms of art, and she is passionate about showcasing the work of other artists and watching them shine.

As the art world continues to evolve and art fairs become increasingly popular ways to exhibit and appreciate art, her ultimate goal was to create an art fair for Exhibit Here.

She is immensely proud to have achieved this in 2025 and is excited for their future events.

Why exhibit with us

Bringing art and people together is at the heart of what we do.

It is our passion to provide a stage for your work to shine that opens doors, leads more people to discover your art and creates lasting connections.

We warmly invite you to join our growing community of friendly artists and to be wowed by our meticulously organised events that are loved by exhibitors and visitors alike.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Exhibit Here’s Art Now Fair is open to UK based Artists aged 18 years or over.
When is the deadline?
Closing date for entries is 7 March 2026; however, entries will be considered on a rolling basis and may close prior to this if all spaces are allocated.
When does artwork need to be installed?
Friday 17 April 2026, between 11 am - 5 pm.
When do I need to collect my work?
Sunday 19 April 2026, 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
When is the Private View?
Friday 17 April 2026, 5 pm – 9 pm
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Weekend opening hours:
Saturday 18 April 2026, 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday 19 April 2026, 11 am – 4.30 pm
Do I need to be present?
You will be required to be present to man your space and will be responsible for processing your own payments.
How much does it cost?
Please refer to the description for details.

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