The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair 2026
Deadline: 14/01/2026City: Wakefield | Region: West Yorkshire | Country: United Kingdom | The Hepworth Wakefield
We are delighted to announce that The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair returns on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026. The fair will host around 60 artists, collectives and galleries displayed across a range of table top stalls and booths - with all works for sale. Deadline for applications is 12:00pm Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Applications are welcomed from emerging and established UK-based artists, textile designers and illustrators working in screen print, etching, monoprint, giclee, risograph, lithograph, collagraph, linocut, letterpress and other print media.
The Print Fair brings together printmakers from across the UK and provides an opportunity for you to have your work exhibited for sale in front of 4250 people over one weekend*.
The weekend will also feature family activities, street food and discounted exhibition entry to ensure a well-attended, vibrant event.
Please select your preferred stall size on the application form; please note this is not guaranteed, and we will confirm your allocated stall size when we respond to your application. Details of stall types can be found in the FAQ section and images.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented within the arts sector.
The Hepworth Wakefield is Disability Confident Committed and we have pledged to ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations within our organisation.
Applications close midday 12pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Stall Details (Including VAT)
- Standard Table: £200
- Standard Table + Print Rack: £250
- Large Stall: £300
- Booth: £400
Please see the FAQs and images for further details on the stall.
*Based on 2025 Print Fair visitor figures.
The Hepworth Wakefield is Disability Confident Committed and we have pledged to ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations within our organisation.
A tabletop stall is perfect for creatives with a compact table layout. Offering an ideal space to showcase your designs, you can use display techniques such as tabletop racks, or fixed to table rails. Includes:
Trestle Table (H760 W755 L1800) and a chair
Tabletop space only – no additional print racks or rails
Tabletop Stall + Print Rack: £250
Ideal for sellers with clothing, large card display units or large print racks which require an additional floor space next to your table. Includes:
1 x Trestle Table (H760 W755 L1800) and a chair
Space on one side of the table for one print rack or rail
Large stall: £300
Is perfect for printmakers who would like to display their work on both a tabletop display and a temporary white wall space behind the table. Ideal for some larger prints and framed works. Includes:
1 x Trestle Table (H760 W755 L1800) and a chair
Wall space is 2m wide x 2.4m height
Booth: £400
Our largest stall ideal for printmakers or collectives, offering the most wall space to hang works. The booth is designed as a cross section of a square providing a versatile layout for display. Includes:
Booth with walls measuring 3m across the back and 1m on each side and 2.4m in height
1 x Trestle Table (H760 W755 L1800) and a chair
Full details regarding set up and take down will be sent in a welcome pack to successful applicants.
The space is on the ground floor with level access for those with mobility requirements including accessible toilet facilities. If you have any concerns about your stall or wish to let us know about your access requirements, please do include this in your application.
In advance: £2.50 fair only / £8.50 fair and exhibitions
On the day: £3.50 fair only / £10 fair and exhibitions
FREE for Members and under 18s
The Hepworth Wakefield has a strong track record of securing media coverage for its fairs and markets, offering a further opportunity to profile participants. Media coverage received for previous fairs included BBC Radio Leeds, Crafts Council, Elle Decoration, The Guardian, Time Out, Wakefield Express, Wallpaper, Yorkshire Life and Yorkshire Post.
Exhibitors are selected to ensure that the fair presents a range of styles and approaches to printmaking, working at a range of levels and from all professional and educational backgrounds. We encourage applications from independent artists, collectives and galleries.
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