Form - New Open Call for Cupola Contemporary Art

Deadline: 03/03/2026

City: Sheffield  |  Region: South Yorkshire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Karen Sherwood

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Cupola is looking for artists to respond to the title of the exhibition Form. We are open to any proposals our only stipulation is all work should be for sale.

"Form" means the shape or structure of something, a type or kind, a document for information, a standard way of doing things, or a person's physical/mental condition; it can also be a verb meaning to create or come into being, like forming a shape or an organization.

Its meaning depends heavily on context, referring to visual appearance, a type (form of flu), a document (application form), performance (good form), or creation (to form a circle).  

Form is a word with a wide range of meanings and is a word crucial to the creation of art.  We are looking for a wide range of responses to the title from sculptural to print making, painting to ceramics we are open to a huge range of mediums.

All works must be for sale.

Venue

Cupola Contemporary Art
178–178a Middlewood Road
Sheffield, S6 1TD

Submission Guidelines

Artists may submit up to  4–6 works for consideration or a collection of works for functional ware.

Gift items should be original & handmade.

All selected works must be clearly labelled and ready for display.

Artists are responsible for the cost of delivery and collection of work.

All works must be available for sale throughout the exhibition.

All works selected must reach us before Friday 13th March.  You do not have to deliver in person and any in person deliveries must be made mon - fri.  ONLY POSTAL DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE WEEKEND

Commission & Terms

Standard gallery commission rates apply.  Commision is set at 50% after VAT

All sales will be handled by Cupola Contemporary Art.

Unsold works must be collected by arrangement following the exhibition.

To work out the overall price of your work, please use the following formula:

Your wholesale price x 2.2 = retail including the VAT we have to charge. ie. £100 x 2.2 = £220.  £100 to artist, £100 to gallery £20 to HMRC.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Everyone.
How many works can I submit?
4 - 6
When is the delivery date?
Before 13th March.
When do I need to collect my work?
Within 6 weeks following the exhibition.
How much does it cost?
It is free to take part we only take comission on the sale of any piece.
Are there payments to artists?
No.
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes Friday 20 March 7 pm.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
10-6 Monday to Saturday.
Does the location have disabled access?
No.
Do I need to be present?
No.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
We will contact you via email by the 5th March.

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