Apply to Exhibit — Tyndale Arts 2026

We'd love to see your work.

Tyndale Arts is an annual free art trail through Dursley, Gloucestershire, taking place on 3 & 4 October 2026. Each year, local artists and makers are selected to exhibit their work across a range of beautiful shared venues in the town.

Applications are open to all artists and makers based in the surrounding area. We welcome all media: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, glass, mosaics, and more.

Applications close: 31 May 2026.

What we offer

Exhibition space at one of our allocated venues in Dursley
Marketing and publicity support, including features on our website and social media
Equipment for displaying work: hanging boards, tables, or similar, depending on your venue
Support from the organising team throughout
A venue-specific WhatsApp group to keep everyone connected

What we ask

Hang, display, set up, and take down your own work
Steward your allocated venue across both days, or arrange a responsible person to do so on your behalf
Transport, insure, and take care of your own work throughout the event
Stay up to date via the Exhibitor Hub and your venue WhatsApp group
Be available to set up during the day 10am-5pm (exact time by arrangement) on Friday 2 October 2026

Fees

A non-refundable entry fee of £30 is due upon acceptance.
A 10% commission on any sales made during the weekend is payable at the end of the event.
Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal after acceptance.

How to apply

The application takes around ten minutes. You'll need:

A portfolio link - a link to your website, Instagram art account, or dedicated gallery page showing a range of your work. A general personal social media account is not sufficient, we need to see your work properly.
Three hero pieces - Three high-quality images of your strongest work. These will be used for marketing and publicity if your application is successful. Please name your files clearly: Firstname_Lastname_TitleOfWork.jpg
A short artist bio - Three to five sentences written in the third person, for example, "Jane Doe is a mixed-media artist who..." This will be used on the website and in promotional materials if you're selected.
Applications are reviewed by a panel of local artists. All applicants will be notified of the outcome after the closing date. Feedback is available on request.

Ready to apply?

Fill in the form below.

If you have any questions before applying, get in touch at tyndalearts@gmail.com

Applications close 31 May 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

By submitting an application you confirm you have read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in the form above.

For full policy details visit our Policies page.