Karen Sherwood

Cupola Contemporary Art was established in 1991 and has grown to become on eof the largest most highly respected privately run contemporary art galleries in the North of England.  With a reputation for quality shows and innovation, the gallery regualrly hosts approximately 10 themed or solo shows per year alongside a collection of constantly evolving fine art and fine craft.  Artists are local, national and international across all media.  Painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, sculpture,  textiles, ceramics, glass, jewellery & artists books are all represented.

The gallery is comprised of four exhibition spaces across two floors, an award winning sculpture garden and a bespoke framing department.  There is around 2000 square feet of hanging space. The gallery supports new and emerging artists alongside the more established and regularly houses work from more than 300 artists at any one time.

Exhibitions usually last between 4 and six weeks and are housed within the Main Gallery (ground floor) and the Long Gallery (first floor).

Cupola Gallery does consider unsolicited submissions for general representation.

Karen Sherwood

Current opportunities

  • 35 Year Anniversary Show - Cupola Contemporary Art

    Deadline: 03/06/2026

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

    Established in 1991 Cupola remains one of the most respected contemporary galleries for the sale and exhibition of fine art & fine craft in the north of England. This year is our 35th Anniversary 1991 - 2026 and we think that’s bloody amazing! We are inviting artists old and new to submit to be part of our 35th celebration open exhibition. We wish to celebrate the diversity of work and talent of artists whose work we have had the honour of exhibiting over all this time. 

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