Cliff Edge – Textile Art on the Brink

Cliff Edge: Textile Art on the Brink is an open call for textile artists to exhibit at Artspace on the Prom in Cromer, UK, from 2–12 October 2026.

The exhibition takes its name from Cromer's dramatic coastal setting and explores the precarious space where textile art exists today — between tradition and innovation, craft and concept, material and message. Artists are invited to submit work that engages with themes of Disruption, Risk, or Tension.

The show is open to all textile artists internationally. Before applying, artists must review the gallery plan, measurements, and photographs on the Cromer Artspace website, as size constraints are strictly observed.

What's on offer:

• Exhibition showcase across 10 days
• Private View reception on Friday 2 October (5–7 PM)
• Artist in Conversation event on Thursday 8 October (6 PM)
• Opportunity to sell work (20% commission to the gallery on sales)

Application fees:

• £8 for 1 piece
• £12 for 2 pieces
• £15 for 3 pieces

Key dates:

• Deadline: 24 August 2026
• Artist notification: by 13 September 2026
• Artwork delivery: 27 September (4–6 PM) or 29 September (2–4 PM)
• Private View: 2 October 2026
• Exhibition: 2–12 October 2026
• Artist in Conversation: 8 October 2026
• Artwork collection: 15 October 2026 (10 AM–12 PM)

Artists are responsible for all delivery and collection costs. The gallery has no storage space, so punctual collection on 15 October is essential. Any courier or alternative collection arrangements must be agreed in advance.

The selection panel includes jurors Kate Farley, Jessica Loveday, and Sandra Morris, and meets in the second week of September 2026.