Cairde Visual 2026 - Open Call

Cairde Visual 2026

Open Submission Call

Cairde Visual is now accepting submissions for our 11th annual Open Submission Exhibition this July. An artist-led exhibition, we are delighted to once again collaborate with The Hamilton Gallery.

Don’t fall from a ladder and break your heart, like a good girl | Mixed Media on Board | by Medbh Gillard | The Canopy Award winner | Cairde Visual 2025

Submissions open from Fri 20 March - Fri 15 May

This dynamic and vibrant open exhibition will take place from 04 - 17 July 2026 and will feature a range of work from both Irish and international artists across all media. 

Cost of submission is €15 for one artworks / €20 for 2 artworks and €25 for 3 artworks.

New Size Limits

Artwork must be within 55x55 cm including frame for 2D & 55x55x55 cm space for 3D

The deadline for submission is midnight, Friday 16 May.

Please follow the 'Submit Now' button for application form, terms and conditions. 

Thank you to the Cairde Visual Committee: Lizzie Kinsella, Bettina Seitz, Emma Stroude, Michael Wann and Steve Wickham