SALTAIRE FINE ART FAIR 2026 29 November 2026 · Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire

About Saltaire Fine Art Fair

Saltaire Fine Art Fair is a new, aspirational initiative bringing ambitious emerging and established artists together in one of Saltaire’s most distinctive cultural settings.

Curated by Nina Hunter, the one-day fair is open to artists from across the UK, with no prescribed theme or geographical restriction.

Drawing on the tradition established by the former Saltaire Art Gallery, the fair seeks to present distinctive and considered practices across painting, drawing and sculpture.

The selection will encompass a broad range of contemporary approaches, united by the quality, individuality and ambition of the work.

The fair forms part of a wider programme of activity taking place in Saltaire over the weekend, bringing together artists, collectors, art lovers and visitors from across the region and beyond.

The Setting

Saltaire Fine Art Fair will take place across two venues: Victoria Hall and Nina Hunter Gallery & Collectors Lounge.

Victoria Hall will form the centre of Saltaire’s Christmas celebrations, culminating in the Christmas Light Switch-On at 5:30 pm.

Throughout the day, the historic hall will host:

• Winter Wonderland Immersive Experience
• Independent retail by Rad Studio
• A designated bar area by Cultures
• Coffee and Bakery 
• Brass band and Choral Performances
• Workshops for adults and children
• Seasonal festivities

The Christmas event is a long-standing, popular fixture in the village calendar and, following a period of renewal, the community has been working hard behind the scenes to restore it as a significant annual celebration.

Alongside this programme, the Art Fair will introduce a dedicated space for contemporary fine art, providing nearly 30 m² of exhibition space, and a basement exhibition level within Nina Hunter Gallery & Collectors Lounge.

The combined exhibition spaces can accommodate up to 40 artists, with each artist booking a minimum of 1 m² of exhibition space.

Theme & Selection

All 2D medium and styles of contemporary fine art are welcome, including oil, acrylic, gouache and watercolour painting, as well as linocut, etching and other printmaking practices.

Submissions may encompass a range of genres, including abstract, figurative, landscape, portrait and architectural work.

There is no set theme.

The final selection will be curated from the submissions received, with consideration given to the quality, individuality and coherence of each artist’s practice.

Eligibility

The fair is open to emerging and established artists from across the UK.

We are looking for artists with an ambitious, distinctive and consistent body of work and a clear sense of their artistic practice.

Fees

• Submission fee: £10 per artist, covering up to 4 artworks.
• Exhibition space: £160 per 1m² booked.
• Sales commission during the Art Fair: 0%
• Sales commission before and after the event through our online channels: 25%
• The submission fee is payable upon application. Exhibition space fees apply only to artists selected for the fair.

Submission Process

• Artists may submit up to four images of their work via CuratorSpace.
• Images must be no larger than 4MB each.
• No other submission formats will be accepted.

Deadline

21 November 2026 at 11:59 pm

Late submissions cannot be considered.

Promotion

The Art Fair will be promoted by organisers through posters, leaflets and social media.

The works will be featured on our website from 23 November to 11 January. It is expected that between 1000 and 1500 visitors will attend on the day. 

Delivery & Collection

All artwork must be delivered to Nina Hunter Gallery & Collectors Lounge on 28th November between 11 am and 4 pm and collected on the 29th November between 9 pm and 10 pm.

All artwork deliveries and collections must be arranged and handled by the participating artist.

While we take utmost care while handling works, we cannot accept responsibility for works that are damaged or lost during delivery, collection or while in transit, and cannot retain artwork following the close of the Art Fair.

By submitting your application, you are agreeing to the above T&C's. Full T&C's to be sent upon approval.