Opportunity details | Sculpture Lounge Winter Makers Fair

Sculpture Lounge Winter Makers Fair

Deadline: 18/09/2026

City: Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire | Country: United Kingdom | Jamie Frost

Affordable artworks, editions and products sought for a maker’s exhibition/showcase at the Sculpture Lounge. This winter, Sculpture Lounge invites independent makers, craftspeople, artists and designers to take part in a winter showcase at our studio building in the picturesque town of Holmfirth. All types of work are eligible for this open call but please consider that there is a strong market for Christmas gifts at this time. 

This year we plan to exhibit collections of affordable works from a selected number of artists. We are also looking for editions, multiples and products for our pop-up shop.

You do not need to be in attendance; this is not an art fair.

This event continues our well-established program of exhibitions and fairs, which regularly attract an enthusiastic and discerning audience.

Our visitors look forward to discovering new talent and purchasing unique art, craft and design, often as a gift.

All our events are featured on our website and subject to a social media campaign. We aim to feature every maker at least once in our socials.

We issue a press release to local and regional press.

Our artists are often asked to be featured by press photographers.

We also list our events on local and regional 'What's on' type web listings.

Our mailing list of over 4000 people will receive newsletters about the event; we generally attract around 1,500-2,000 visitors.

We have professional signboards on display for several weeks locally before the event, and we have a print run of promotional materials produced.

Sales commission is 40% (no VAT).

Stock will be supplied to Sculpture Lounge on a sale or return basis.

Work must be delivered in person or by courier. Items will need to be individually priced and delivered in packaging which is suitable for re-use upon return shipping.

Key dates and details:

Submission deadline: Friday 18th September at 5 pm.

Selection: Selection will be ongoing throughout; any final decisions will be made by 25th September.

Stock must be delivered by 5.00 pm Friday 13th November

The exhibition will be open on Friday 27th and Sunday 29th November.

Collection of unsold items: Before 5.00 pm, 18th December.

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When is the deadline?

Submission must be received by 5.00 pm on the 18th September 2026.

How many works can I submit?

Please submit up to four typical examples of your work, we appreciate that many makers may be producing new stock in the run up to the event.

When is the delivery date?

Stock must be delivered by 5.00 pm Friday 13th November . Work must be delivered in person or by courier. Items will need to be individually priced and delivered in packaging which is suitable for re-use upon return shipping.

When do I need to collect my work?

Collection of unsold items: Before 5.00 pm, 18th Dec.

How much does it cost?

It is free to apply and take part, we take 40% sales commission and do not add VAT.

Are there payments to artists?

Artists receive 60% of any sales.

Is there a private view / opening?

There will be an open afternoon/evening, time and date to be confirmed.

Does the location have disabled access?

Unfortunately we are not yet fully accessible. Our main exhibition space is on the first floor of an old textile mill and is only accessible by staircase at this time. Apologies, we're working on this.

What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?

All our events are featured on our website and subject to a social media campaign. We aim to feature every maker at least once in our socials.   We issue a press release to local and regional press. Our artists are often asked to be featured by press photographers. We also list our events on local and regional 'What's on' type web listings.   Our mailing list of over 4000 people will receive newsletters about the event- we generally attract around 1,500-2,000 visitors.   We have professional signboards on display for several weeks locally before the event, and we have a print run of promotional materials produced.

Do I need to be present?

No, we handle all representation and sales. You are encouraged to visit and enjoy the show.

What kind of proposals are you looking for?

We are looking for high quality art, craft and design pieces, with an understanding that this is the period when our audience are looking for suitable Christmas gifts.

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