Thinking of exhibiting

Registration for Artweeks 2012 is now closed. It is no longer possible to purchase entries and publicity materials through the website. To be placed on a contact list, to be sent details of how to enter Artweeks 2013, please contact the Artweeks office.

Want to take part?

Artweeks is non-selective and open to all artists living or working in Oxfordshire or artists that have a studio in Oxfordshire. Artweeks is also open to artists that live outside the county but are members of an established Oxfordshire based art group, society or guild.

The application period runs from September to December each year.

All work must be original and made by the exhibiting artist.

Artists may enter Artweeks as individuals, small groups, large groups, non-selling groups or as a business/gallery.

What do I have to do?

1. Become a member

  • As Oxfordshire Artweeks is a not-for-profit members company, all artists wishing to exhibit must also be a member of Oxfordshire Artweeks, for the year they are exhibiting. Only artists who have paid the current membership and entry fees are permitted to exhibit at the Artweeks’ sites
  • A year’s membership runs from 1st Jan-31st Dec. (See Membership details for more details)
  • Membership Forms and fees may be submitted from September for the following year. (See Membership details)
  • All exhibiting artists must pay their membership before the deadline for exhibiting entries. (See Key Dates)

2. Submit your exhibition entry

  • Exhibiting artists must complete an entry form and pay the appropriate fees by the closing date to be included in the following year’s festival. (See Exhibition options for up to date information)
  • Entry applications are accepted from September. The closing date is December each year. (See Key Dates)
  • Choose how you would like to exhibit: as an individual or as part of a small group or large group, non-selling group or as a business/gallery (see Exhibition options for more details) NOTE: All groups must appoint a co-ordinator. This person will then be responsible for returning all completed Membership and Application forms for the group.
  • Choose which region you will be exhibiting in: Artweeks is split into three Regions - North Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire or Oxford City – each (see regions map)

NOTE: Exhibitors may not invite guest exhibitors who are not members of Artweeks to exhibit with them. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification from the event.