Despite the frustration and hard work in the act of making we can not deny the joy it brings us all. As Merry Making is a joyful, noisy celebration or the act of having fun with others during a festive gathering. We want to celebrate the act of making itself.

Artists are welcome to submit whatever they like so long as it brings them joy or happiness.

We welcome diverse interpretations of the theme, whether literal or abstract, personal or universal.

Alongside larger exhibition works, we will also be accepting submissions of smaller-scale, affordable gift items suitable for the festive season.

Merry Making – 21 November 2026 – 9 January 2027

Deadline 28th October

Despite the frustration and hard work in the act of making we can not deny the joy it brings us all. As Merry Making is a joyful, noisy celebration or the act of having fun with others during a festive gathering. We want to celebrate the act of making itself.

Artists are welcome to submit what ever they like so long as it brings them joy or happiness.

We welcome diverse interpretations of the theme, whether literal or abstract, personal or universal.

Alongside larger exhibition works, we will also be accepting submissions of smaller-scale, affordable gift items suitable for the festive season.

Eligible Media

We invite submissions in:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Jewellery
• Glass
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Textiles
• Drawing
• Mixed Media

Other original artworks and handmade gift items relevant to the theme

All submitted work must be for sale.

Deliveries must be by appointment only, unless arriving by post, but notice of estimated arrival date is much appreciated.

In-person deliveries accepted Monday–Friday only

Postal deliveries can arrive Monday - Saturday, but Saturday deliveries will not be checked until Monday.

Delivery deadline for accepted works is Friday 13th November, although works can arrive earlier of course.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday 22 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026

Commission & Terms

• There is no submission or exhibition fee.
• Standard gallery commission applies: 50% after VAT.
• All sales will be managed by Cupola Contemporary Art.
• Unsold work should be collected by arrangement after the exhibition or returned by post at the artist's expense.

Pricing Your Work

To calculate the retail price of your work, please use the following formula:

Your wholesale price × 2.2 = Retail Price (including VAT)

Example:

Wholesale price: £100
Retail price: £220

This is divided as follows:

£100 to the artist
£100 gallery commission
£20 VAT payable to HMRC