The CHG&S Summer Open 2026

We are delighted to announce that submissions are now open for our Summer Open Exhibition 2026.

Building on the success of previous years, this exhibition continues to showcase a diverse range of visual arts. We welcome submissions across all themes and mediums from both emerging and established artists, aiming to create a vibrant and inclusive exhibition.

Selection Panel

This year, selections will be made by independent adjudicator and CHG&S resident studio artist Sarah Fuller Wallis.   distinguished Irish artist whose recent exhibition at CHG&S drew much acclaim.

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About the Exhibition

The Summer Open is a key part of our annual programme. While there is no set theme this year, artists are encouraged to bring work that reflects their individual voice, process, and concerns, whether personal, political, poetic, or experimental.

This inclusive call welcomes artists at all stages of their careers, including recent graduates and artists from underrepresented communities. The exhibition is designed as a dynamic platform for dialogue, visibility, and growth.

Our submission process has been simplified to lower barriers and support equitable participation.

If you are experiencing any accessibility issues or require support in submitting, please get in touch. Accessibility means ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance, can fully participate in the submission and exhibition experience.

Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Monday 4th May
  • Notification of Acceptance: May 25th to 30th
  • Artwork Delivery Dates: Tuesday 2nd June to Saturday 6th June.      During Opening hours 12-5pm
  • Exhibition Dates: June 19th – August 13th, 2026
  • Preview Reception: Friday, 22nd June at 5 PM
  • Final Collection Deadline: August 22nd, 2026 (5 PM)

Submission Fee

  • There is no submission fee 
  • Maximum 1 Artwork per person
  • If it is discovered that a person has submitted under multiple names or aliases all works will be removed from consideration at the artist's expense. 

What to Submit

  • 2 to 3 JPEG images, following the file name format:
    ArtistName_IMG-1_Title__Dimensions_Medium_Price.jpeg
  • Image 1 should be of the artwork with no frame or border
  • Images 2 and 3 should include any frames or mounts  and should be set back with the artwork in its hanging context, i.e. framed on a wall. Mounted on a plinth, sat on the floor etc
  • Link to video (If relevant)
  • Short Bio
  • Website or Social Link
  • Real Name
  • Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Email
  • Artist Display name if different

We are accepting all visual media. Submissions with improperly named files or incorrect file types will not be considered.

Submission Process

  1. Create Account
  2. Log in 
  3. Complete all form sections
  4. Submit
  5. You will be notified of the results by email.

Return Shipping Fee (for Selected Artists)

  • Selected artists must pay a €20 refundable return shipping fee. This fee is to cover the return of unsold works only after the exhibition closes. It does not cover outward shipping to the gallery before the exhibition. 
  • This fee is refunded in full if artwork is collected within 7 days of the exhibition's close.
  • In order to expedite the return process you will be asked to nominate if you intend to avail of the return shipping. 
  • Oversized or complex works may be subject to additional handling fees.
  • As a small team with very limited storage, this fee helps us carefully process and return artworks in a timely and organised way.

Artwork Labeling & Delivery

If selected:

  • You will receive a label template via email.
  • One label must be attached to the back of your artwork.
  • Another must be affixed to the outside of the delivery package.
  • Deliveries must arrive during designated delivery days.
  • All artworks must be securely packaged. The gallery is not liable for damage during transport.
  • Artwork should be delivered in packaging suitable for return shipping if opting for return shipping, charges may be applied if not suitably packaged. 

Additional Information

  • Transport to and from the gallery is at the artist’s own risk and expense.
  • The gallery retains a 25% commission on all sales during the exhibition. Prices should include this.
  • We are a small volunteer-run organisation. We ask for your patience and understanding during the open call process, response times may be slower than larger institutions, but we will respond as promptly as we can. Please read all communications carefully.

Submit Your Work

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