Montague Gallery Summer Exhibition 2026
"A Celebration of Creativity"
Open To All
4th July - 2nd August 2026
Montague Gallery invites submissions for the Montague Gallery Summer Exhibition 2026, an open-call exhibition celebrating creativity across a wide range of artistic disciplines.
Artists and makers working in all styles and media are encouraged to apply.
The exhibition reflects Montague Gallery’s ethos of diversity and artistic exploration, welcoming both emerging and established artists.
Selected works will be exhibited at Montague Gallery, 28 Portland Road, Worthing, alongside work by the gallery’s resident artists.
Key Dates
Entries Open
1 April 2026
Submission Deadline
Sunday 1 June 2026
First Round Shortlist Notification
Monday 9 June 2026
Delivery of Shortlisted Work
Saturday 20 June
Sunday 21 June
Final In Person Gallery Selection will take place the following week
Preview Evening
Friday 3 July 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates
4 July – 2 August 2026
Collection of Unsold Work
Monday 3 August – Tuesday 4 August 11am to 3pm
Applications open to:
Artists and makers aged 16 or over are welcome to submit work.
Submissions are welcomed from both emerging and established artists.
Accepted Media
Submissions are welcomed in a wide range of disciplines including:
● Painting
● Drawing
● Printmaking
● Photography
● Sculpture
● Ceramics
● Textiles
● Mixed Media
● Contemporary Craft
● Glass artwork
All work must be created by the submitting artist.
Please note that digital reproductions are not permitted — all submissions must be original artworks.
Submission Process
Entries will be submitted online via the Montague Gallery website link.
Artists will upload images of their artwork for first-round digital selection.
An in house judging panel will review all submissions and select works to proceed to the next stage.
Shortlisted artists will be invited to deliver the physical artwork to the gallery for final selection.
Entry Limits
Artists may submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. ( 6 for small 3D see below)
Each artwork must be submitted separately.
Entry Fees
£10 per submission 2D wall hanging
£10 per submission 3D
Group of small 3D works – price to be advised
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Image Guidelines
Submitted images should:
● Be clear and well lit
● Accurately represent the artwork
● Be cropped to the artwork where possible
● Be submitted as JPEG files
Works that differ significantly from the submitted image may not be exhibited.
Artwork Requirements
All shortlisted works must:
● Match the submitted image
● Be suitably framed or finished
● Include appropriate hanging fixtures
Wall-mounted works should use D-rings and cord.
Maximum recommended size: 80 cm on the longest side.
Sales & Commission
All exhibited work must be for sale. Montague Gallery takes 25% commission on all sales
Prize Categories
Judges Choice
Excellence in Medium
Recognising outstanding skill and creative use of materials
Art for Change Award
Recognising artwork addressing environmental, cultral or social themes
Spirit of the Exhibition
Awarded to a work reflecting the inclusive ethos of the exhibition
Public Choice Award
Voted most popular for by visitors during the exhibition
Expression of Interest
If you are interested in applying to take part in the Montague Gallery Summer Exhibition 26 please fill in the following and we will send you further details and the submission form from 5th April onwards.