Art in Whitefield wishes you were here for their latest exhibition.
This is an open call for all artists based in the UK to submit to ‘Art on a Postcard’.
This exhibition opportunity is primarily aimed at adults. We are looking for submissions from emerging and established artists from anywhere in the UK.
The submission can be on any theme and in any medium as long as it is standard postcard size. The exhibition will be curated by professional artists from Art in Whitefield. The exhibition will be held in the thriving heart of Whitefield’s cultural centre – the Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band headquarters. Besses Brass Band was founded in 1818 and is one of the world’s most historic and celebrated brass bands.
Submission details
- Artists can submit up to 3 works
- Submissions must be in 2D and unframed in any medium inclusive of the written word, drawing, digital and traditional fine art are acceptable ( no AI generated content will be accepted)
- Size: standard lightweight postcard size (148mm x 105mm)
- Fee: Submissions are free ( however the artist is responsible for postage costs)
- Deadline: Submissions must be received by 17th August 2026 1pm
- Art in Whitefield curators will contact you by 20th August to advise you if you have been shortlisted for the exhibition ( we aim to include all submissions)
- Art in Whitefield reserve the right to decline any work
How to submit your work
- Please post or drop off your work in an envelope to: Art In Whitefield, 76 Irwell Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LR.
- Write your full name and social media handles on the reverse of your submission.
- Include on a separate sheet, your contact details so that Art in Whitefield can arrange payment or the return of unsold pieces.
The Exhibition
Location: Besses o’th’ Barn Band -2 Moss Lane, Whitefield, M45 6HG
Entry: Free
Opening event | Thursday 27th August, 5-8pm
- General exhibition opening times | Friday 28th August – Thursday 3rd September 12 – 4pm
All work will be for sale at £30 each, with £20 for the artist, the remainder will be split between Besses Band and Art in Whitefield.
For further information, contact: artinwhitefield@gmail.com
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