Visit our heritage building in the heart of Cirencester to discover a bookshop and gallery showcasing original artwork by exciting artists from around the UK. We are proud to support painters, printmakers, sculptors and ceramicists who are responding in some way to the natural world. Browsers are welcome and admission is free. Find out how to find us >
Information for Artists
We are delighted to be showcasing artists who are committed to their professional practice. Submission is strictly by email. Please see the guidelines below.
We often accept one or two pieces on loan for a period of 6 to 12 weeks. You are welcome to submit your work for consideration. You should be UK-based and we’re particularly looking for artists who work in paint, printmaking, and other 2D artworks such as original collage, pastel, drawing and mixed media. We also offer opportunities for sculptors and ceramics artists.
Artwork should be original (no giclee prints), framed (for wall-mounted work) and available for sale. Smaller pieces are ideal, due to the size of our bookshop.
Framing conventions: we prefer bare wood frames or painted wood. Foil laminated composite frames are not suitable, sorry.
If you think your work would be suitable for exhibition in our studio shop, please get in touch >
Submission guidelines
Please email images of your work to events@crumpsbarnstudio.co.uk stating the dimensions of the work (including frame size if applicable) and the RRP.
No submissions are accepted through the shop, sorry.
There is no hanging fee, we retain 40% commission from all sales.
If your submission is successful, you will be invited to deliver your work to the bookshop during opening hours.
Opportunities for solo shows
We also occasionally collaborate with an artist to hang a larger body of work as a solo show. These events usually tie in with a book launch. Artists who wish to submit work for these opportunities should write a short outline of the concept behind their show or the theme they are currently exploring. Work should be recent and not previously exhibited.
The work should relate in some way to your developing practice.
If you would like to be considered for a solo show, please get in touch >
Past exhibitions:
Home Ground
27 January – 23 February 2024
A collaboration between paint and the printed word: artist Alison Vickery examines her relationship with her local landscape, and how returning to the same locations brings change and new experiences into her work. Visitors to the show will be able to enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Alison’s sketchbooks alongside finished work.
This is an exhibition about taking a closer look at the practice of an artist who has a strong relationship with a specific landscape. In conjunction with the show, we will be publishing a collection of poetry and short stories by the same name, featuring authors who share Alison’s sense of connection to their own corners of the UK.
Join us for an informal private view on Saturday 27 January, 10:30 to 4pm. Free admission
OBSERVE: Sarah Darby
2 – 17 September 2023
An exhibition of oil paintings that explore the relationship of colour and light. Sarah Darby is based in the Cotswolds.
MELODY: Sue Bown
12- 31 July
An exhibition exploring the physicality of movement and colour relationships
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
COMPOSE: Angela Scrivin
22 June – 7 July
An exhibition of watercolours and experimental compositions based on the natural world
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
Hidden Lives: Jeremy Brookes, Louise Hawkins and Harriet Hitchen
3 June – 18 June 2023
A collaboration between painter Louise Hawkins, sculptor Jeremy Brookes and author Harriet Hitchen in an exhibition that explores the hidden nature of the artist’s presence behind their work.
This exhibition is a tie-in with the launch of art-inspired novel nude
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS: Open Exhibition
5 May – 28 May 2023
A celebration in art and books of plants, flowers and nature: an open exhibition of paintings, printmaking and mixed media on a theme of botany and still life.
SPRINGTIME: Kitty Garland
15 April – 29 April 2023
An original exhibition of small works in paint and mixed media that mark the changing season
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
PAPERCUT: Yasemin Wigglesworth
25 March – 10 April 2023
An original exhibition of papercut artwork and paper stencil screenprints exploring Floriography and the Victorian symbology of flowers. From Stroud-based artist Yasemin Wigglesworth.
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
Crow Rook Raven: Judith Samuel
4 – 19 March 2023
An exhibition of original oil paintings on paper that explore the charm and individuality of wild carrion birds. From North Wales artist Judith Samuel.
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
FESTIVAL OF CATS: mixed artists
4 February – 26 February 2023
This open exhibition brings together artists and writers to celebrate cats and their role in our lives.
Featuring framed artwork from artists across the UK and new and historic books from the Crumps Barn Studio collection, this is a fun and uplifting exhibition for all. Perfect for brightening those winter days!
All artwork will be for sale.
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition. Admission is FREE
JOURNEY: Jeremy Brookes
14 January – 1 February 2023
This exhibition of new work from Cotswold artist Jeremy Brookes draws upon the emotional and physical space of walking in the Cotswold landscape
Featuring a collection of original woodcut prints and monoprints. All artwork will be for sale.
Visitors are welcome to browse the exhibition.
