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

  • Structure - Open Call Exhibition

    Deadline: 25/08/2026

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

    Structure - Open call exhibition at Cupola Contemporary Art. Exhibition dates: 12 September - 10 October 2026 We are looking for submissions that respond or relate to the title structure. A structure can be a building, a social heir achy, the formation of a sentence and many more besides. Work across media considered. All work must be for sale.

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