The Old Shop - Creative Space, Hingham is having an open call for all emerging local East Anglian Artists who have not yet exhibited any of their work. You do not need to be formally trained to apply. Submit up to three pieces for FREE and our panel will make a selection of the strongest works for a special Pop-Up Exhibition at The Old Shop Gallery on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th January 2027.

Dates

• Submission deadline is 5 pm on Saturday 31st October 2026.
• Private View: Friday 8th January 2027
• Exhibition: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th January 2027

Fees

If you are selected to exhibit, there will be a nominal charge of £40 per Artist to cover administration expenses (this is a one-time charge applicable regardless of number of pieces selected).  

In return, you will receive:

• Exhibition Contract including a Delivery Timeline
• Administration Support
• A Professionally Curated Exhibition
• Comms & Marketing for the Exhibition
• Support in writing an Artist Statement & Biography
• A Private View to which you can invite your personal guests
• An opportunity to network with other Artists
• Experience in invigilating your own exhibition
• Gallery Guide, Family Guide, Virtual Gallery & Audio Descriptive Guide
• Artist Insight’ videos & support for giving a group talk
• An opportunity to exhibit & sell* your work (*30% commission on all sales)
• A fully itemised list of all sales with a breakdown of figures
• Prompt payment of any monies due to you after the exhibition
• Constructive feedback about your work
• The possibility of presenting future exhibitions in the space

NB: All artwork submitted for consideration must be available for sale.

We will not accept late applications or applications made in any form outside of the formal application process detailed above unless prior consent has been given.  We will email to confirm receipt of your application.  

Successful artists will be notified by 16th November 2026.

 In accepting a place in our exhibition, you will be undertaking a contractual obligation.  

You will be supported throughout the process.

There will be a professional expectation:

• that you will provide appropriate information as requested
• reply promptly & respectfully
• deliver artwork in good condition ready to be displayed
• invigilate at the exhibition (a schedule will be drawn up in consultation with the group & communicated to you),
• participate in group sessions in person or online
• treat the team with the respect, kindness & professionalism that you would yourself like to be treated.

N.B. Because The Old Shop is part of a Grade II Listed building, we have ongoing challenges with accessibility (please see our Accessibility Statement) and we are working on solutions so we can physically welcome all Artists.  

Any special needs will be managed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Artist, and this does not affect in any way your eligibility to be included in any exhibition at The Old Shop. 

For more information,  or questions about accessibility, please contact us through the  Contact curator tab.

The Old Shop Pop Up Gallery is a creative space in the centre of the Historic Market Town of Hingham, Norfolk. Formerly a Victorian general store.

The space is now home to a wide range of visual, written & performing artistic activities which are overseen by owners Sue Moore & Clio Burroughs with Gallery Consultant, Lorraine Pajak.

The Gallery offers exhibition space to local and emerging artists on the second weekend of each month (excluding August) throughout the year.

Each month we feature a different artist/s, championing a diverse range of styles and mediums.

We support the visitor experience with a free exhibition guide, large print guide, audio descriptive guide and a virtual gallery.

Important

This opportunity is for any artist who hasn't formally exhibited outside a course/college environment and who lives in or was born in East Anglia.