Then and Now
Deadline for submissions: 24th August, 12noon
To download and print the Invitation to Exhibit please use the button below.
2nd - 27th September 2026
The Girling Room at the Minories. CO1 1UE.
Weds - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (closed on 26th September)
All types of artwork welcome for consideration by the selection panel.
Good luck and we hope to see you at the Meet the Artists party on Saturday 5th September, 12-2pm
We invite you to respond to our permanent collection, in whichever medium you choose, to continue our 80th anniversary celebrations: www.colchesterartsociety.co.uk/permanent-collection
Please note: there is a maximum size limit of 1m x 1m square per work.
How to Submit
The deadline for submissions is Monday 24th August, 12noon
The submission form will open on Thursday 6th August.
Deadline for submitting one or two works via the online submission form (available at the bottom of this page from 6th August). The image(s) you submit will be high quality JPEGs. Artwork prices to include the frame.
To submit a second work, refresh the page and fill in the form again. You will receive a confirmation email for each submission. The email will be sent to the address you supply on the form. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours please check your spam folder, if it is not there please email cas.submissions@gmail.com to check that we have received your submission(s).
Selection will be live this time, the images you send will give the selection panel an idea what is coming in and will be used for labelling.
Handling Fee: £10 for one or two entries which is non-refundable. (We are charging one price for either one or two entries). Please make a payment via BACS at the time of submission to the Colchester Art Society Sort 30-92-16 Account Number 01909398 using your name & Minories as the reference.
Once you have submitted we regret it will not be possible to change any specifications.
Important Dates
Monday 31st August, 10am-12noon: Deliver your work to the Minories, please don’t be late. 2D work must be ready to hang. Please attach mirror plates half way down the sides and make sure you have labelled the back, or underneath if 3D, with your Name, Title & Price.
You will be notified as soon as possible.
Thursday 3rd September: collect work which has not been selected.
Saturday 5th September, 12-2pm: Meet the Artists party, all welcome.
Sunday 27th September: Exhibition closes.
Monday 28th September, 10-12pm: Please collect unsold work (or come at 4pm on the 27th).
Please try and stick to the delivery and collection times or make arrangements among yourselves.
Any enquiries to: denisamansfieldinteriors@gmail.com
By entering this exhibition you are granting permission to the Colchester Art Society to reproduce the work for promotion purposes. The Society and Gallery 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.