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Submit by midnight 6 November

Textile Focus Weeks 2027

Exhibition runs: 13 – 24 April 2027

Hanging fee: £40 per submission.

Following the success of LSA’s Focus Fortnight exhibitions, we are turning our attention to textiles, with a two-week exhibition at the Art Room from 13 to 24 April 2027.

Textile Focus Weeks 2027 will showcase the variety and creativity of textile art in all its forms. From traditional techniques to contemporary experimentation, we want to fill the Art Room with original work spanning weaving, embroidery, felting, quilting, tapestry, fabric manipulation, textile collage, mixed media and other textile techniques.

Alongside the exhibition, there will be demonstrations and workshops, bringing textile techniques to life and giving visitors an opportunity to see artists at work and learn more about how their work is created.

We are seeking 10 textile artists to come together to create, curate and steward the exhibition. Participating artists will:

Work together as a team
Offer demonstrations during the exhibition
Have the opportunity to run paid-for workshops

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic textile artists who would like to play an active role in creating an engaging celebration of textile art at the Art Room.

Participants will be selected to allow a range of textile techniques to be showcased, as well as by commitment to being present and being willing to share skills and run workshops.

Submission window closes: 6 November 2026
Selection results by: 20 November 2026
Artwork delivery: 11 April 2027, 11am–2pm
Collection of unsold artwork: 25 April 2027, 11am–2pm

Submission Guidelines

Terms & Conditions

Entry is open to LSA members only. If you are not an LSA member yet, please join here https://lsa-artists.org/join-lsa/

By submitting artwork via this form, you are consenting to having your submitted work shared publicly via the LSA website and/or social media channels.

Leamington Studio Artists (LSA) has Public Liability insurance, but it does not have insurance to cover loss or damage to individual artworks. Therefore, if you wish your artwork to be insured, please make sure that you have made arrangements for the insurance of your artworks.

Selections are made by a panel. Decisions are final and at the discretion of the selection panel. No feedback can be given due to time restrictions.

If selected, Artists must deliver and collect their artwork to the LSA Art Room by the agreed deadlines.

Any artwork selected for show can be made available for purchase if the Artist desires. Artists are not obligated to sell their work.

The sale price will be decided by the Artist. Should a sale be made, 10% commission will be taken by the LSA. Purchases will be taken via the LSA payment system and the Artist reimbursed their share at the end of the exhibition.

In providing this information I understand that it will supplement information I have provided in order to be an LSA member. LSA will provide your contact details to those within the organisation who need it:

To process membership records;
To manage exhibitions; or
To send out correspondence supporting LSA activities.
To make payments to you if your work is sold
We may provide elements of your data, as required to carry out particular tasks, to third parties, who may from time to time be contracted to manage the above processes.

We will not pass your contact details to any third party for their direct marketing purposes.

Submission Rules

1. One Entry Only: You may apply for:
• 1 x wall submission (must not have been shown at LSA Art Room in the last 6 months)
• 1 x shelf submission.
• Only one will be accepted.

2. Wall Applications (Main Show)
• Must be original 2D or 3D artworks (e.g., painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, etc.)
• Reproductions not accepted

2a. Shelf/Glass Cabinet Applications
• May include small originals or a few reproductions (e.g., towels, slates, coasters)
• Provide a clear photo of all items you wish to display
• If accepted into a glass cabinet, you’ll be allocated two small shelves

3. Label Information
The details you provide in your form (title, medium, size, price, artist bio) will be used as-is for labels.

👉 Double-check Your Submission Before Sending – we cannot manually edit details afterwards.

Artwork Presentation

2D works must be ready to hang with D-rings and cord (no mirror plates).
3D works should ideally be delivered with a suitable white plinth/stand.
Hanging fee:
- £10 for Round 1 selected artists
- £5 for second-round exhibits
- 10% commission applies to all sold works.
Artist payments will be made after the exhibition ends.