CAS at 80: Invitation to Exhibit
Deadline for submissions: Sunday 14 September 2025, 12pm.
To download and print the Invitation to Exhibit please use the button below.
17 January - 12 April 2026
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH (Tues/Weds/Sun 10am – 5pm, Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am – 10pm)
All types of artwork welcome for consideration by the selection panel.
Good luck, and we hope to see you at the Meet the Artists event on Saturday 17 January, 12pm - 3pm.
How to Submit
Sunday 14th September 2025, 12pm
Deadline for submitting an image of one work only via the online submission form at the bottom of this page.
2D and 3D works accepted. NB preference will be given to smaller 3D works, due to the restraints of the exhibition space.
The image you submit will be used for selection and publicity, so please ensure that it is a high quality JPEG with your name and title of work in the file name. Images must be in focus, taken in natural daylight, and cropped to the edges of the work. Please photograph 3D works against a white background.
Please note: Works displayed at Firstsite are not for sale.
Firstsite reserves the right not to display a work if it poses a health and safety risk, including evidence of pests or serious mould.
There is a handling fee of £10 per entry (non-refundable).
Please make a payment via BACS at the time of submission to Colchester Art Society, using your name and Firstsite as a reference.
Sort 30-92-16 / Account Number 01909398
Once you have submitted, we regret it will not be possible to change any specifications.
September 2025
Judging by selection committee to take place at Firstsite. All entries will be judged digitally by an independent selection panel including Frances Christie (art specialist and independent art advisor).
October 2025
All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified.
Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 January 2026, 11am-2pm
Artists must deliver their works, wrapped, to Firstsite on one of these two days. Please make sure you have labelled the back, or underneath if 3D, with your name and title. Please also indicate which way up the work should be displayed. If to be wall-hung, your artwork must be ready to hang using Ryman or Springlock fittings, attached halfway down the sides.
Saturday 17 January 2026, 12pm-3pm
Meet the Artists party, all welcome.
Tuesday 14 April, 11am-3pm
Collection of work from Firstsite.
By entering this exhibition, you are granting permission to Colchester Art Society and Firstsite to reproduce your work and share submitted images for promotional purposes. The Society and Firstsite will take great care of the works but cannot be held responsible for loss or damage. All artists are advised to insure their own artworks.
Contact for enquiries: cas.submissions@gmail.com