CAS at 80: Invitation to Exhibit

The deadline for submissions has now passed.

Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH (Tues/Weds/Sun 10am – 5pm, Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am – 10pm)

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. Further details about fixings will be sent to those who are selected to exhibit.

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