New Beginnings
The Art Happy Spring Exhibition
8–14 March 2027
48-Hour Early Access: 6–7 March
From the first signs of spring and new growth to fresh starts, changing landscapes and moments of possibility, New Beginnings celebrates the feeling of something beginning.
We’re looking for original artwork inspired by renewal, growth, change and fresh perspectives. That might mean emerging spring colour, wildlife, landscapes, flowers and botanicals, people, places, abstract work — or a much more personal interpretation of what a new beginning means to you.
Your interpretation can be realistic, expressive, colourful, contemporary, abstract or completely your own.
However you interpret a new beginning, we'd love to see your work.
Exhibition Details
Theme: New Beginnings
Format: Original
Artwork sizes: 30 × 30 cm, 30 × 40 cm or 40 × 30 cm
Selling price: £300 per artwork
Number of artworks: 4 if selected
Application fee: Free
Exhibition fee: £50 if selected
Applications close: 31 December 2026
Artists notified: By 3 January 2027
Exhibition fee due: By 7 January 2027 to secure your place
Selected artists submit four artworks by: 7 February 2027
Live marketing training: 21 February 2027 at 7 pm
Early Access: 6–7 March 2027
Public Exhibition: 8–14 March 2027
1st Prize £100 · 2nd Prize £50 · 3rd Prize £25
Applying is easy
You don't need to have all four exhibition artworks ready to apply.
Simply send us one good-quality photograph of an example of your work that represents the style and quality of the artwork you'd like to exhibit.
There's nothing to pay when you apply.
If you're selected, we'll invite you to pay the £50 exhibition fee and submit photographs and details of your four artworks.
You keep your original artwork with you until it sells.
Before applying, please take a moment to read our Artist Exhibition Terms.
Apply to New Beginnings
There's nothing to pay when you apply. If you're selected, you'll need to pay the £50 exhibition fee by 7 January 2027 to secure your place.