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
5 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 original artwork created by the submitting artist .
No Digital print reproductions will be accepted.
Image Guide Lines
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.
Each image must have your name J.Smith size Title Price attached
No changes of price or title permitted after submission.
Artwork Requirements
All shortlisted works must:
● Match the submitted image
● Be suitably framed or finished
● Include appropriate hanging fixtures
● No damaged frames
Wall-mounted works should use D-rings and cord.
Maximum recommended size: 85 cm on the longest side.
Submission Process
Entries will be submitted online via the Montague Gallery website link.
Artists will upload images of their artwork for first-round online 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.
Sales & Commission
All exhibited work must be for sale. Montague Gallery takes 25% commission on all sales
Entry Fees
Please fill out the correct form.
2D Wall hanging artworks
Artists may submit up to 3 artworks @ £10 per piece. Max size = 85cm (including frame if applicable on the longest side.
3D Artists may submit up to 3 larger floor or plinth standing works @£10 each
Or
A group of up to 6 smaller shelf pieces ie Ceramics, glass etc no larger than 20cm @ £5each or 6 for £25
Fees
Your submission will only be accepted when the correct fee has been transferred by BACS to
Montague Gallery
Sort code 60-24-31
Ac No. 17009529
The payment ref must include your name ie J.Smith 2D or 3D
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Prize Categories
There will be prizes and awards totalling over £500 to be won including Jackson Art Material Vouchers and valuable exhibiting opportunities as Montague Gallery Guest Artist and Spotlight window spots.
Judging Criteria
The judging panel is made up of over 40 in-house artists and makers plus external judges in all disciplines following a strict judging check list
To ensure a fair, representative range to exhibit on the basis of impact quality and variety.
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
Public Choice Award
Voted most popular for by visitors during the exhibition
Best 3D Artwork
Highly commended