We are now open for applications from visual artists and contemporary craft designer-makers to take part in Saltaire Arts Trail over the Spring bank holiday weekend from Sat 24 – Mon 26 May 2025.
The OPEN VILLAGE encourages visitors to explore spaces not traditionally found on the tourist map. Grade II listed mill cottages, public buildings, gardens and surrounding small business spaces transform into mini-galleries, giving both emerging and established artists a unique exhibiting opportunity within these domestic and heritage settings. We are inviting applications from visual artists working in a variety of art forms to exhibit work in these unique spaces.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 January 2025
> Read full details of this opportunity and apply via CuratorSpace
SALTAIRE RESIDENT ARTISTS are also invited open their own home, studio or window as part of the Open Village. Applications do not need to be made via CuratorSpace for this opportunity – please email [email protected] if you are interested in taking part.
SALTAIRE MAKERS FAIR takes place over the three day weekend (Sat 24 – Mon 26 May) in the stunning Victoria Hall. This highly respected craft market showcases high-quality, innovative work across three rooms by contemporary craft designer-makers working in a wide range of handmade disciplines, inlcuding ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass, metal, artists’ books, paper, leather, wood, furniture, plastics, fashion textiles and accessories, original printmaking and mixed media.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 January 2025
> Read full details of this opportunity and apply via CuratorSpace
Saltaire Inspired is committed to inclusion and diversity and particularly encourages applications from artists whose backgrounds and experiences are underrepresented in the visual arts, contemporary craft and design sectors.
Saltaire is a location of national and international significance, architecturally and artistically. As well as supporting creativity in Saltaire and its surrounding area, we aim to bring the best of visual art and craft to the World Heritage site, as an inspiration to local practitioners and audiences. Submissions to the Open Village and Saltaire Makers Fair are considered by an independent panel of artists and industry professionals, and we strive to bring new work to our events each year.
