Qube Open Art Competition

This increasingly popular event has been running for over 10 years and attracts artists from across the country, with entries reflecting a set theme. Anyone is eligible to enter and works can be of any medium, 2D, 3D or digital. A £500 cash prize is awarded to the winning artist, decided by an independent panel of judges. There is also a People’s Choice Prize for the artist with the most public votes. The winner of this will receive their own 4 week exhibition at Qube the following year.

An exhibition of shortlisted entries will be held at Qube and the winner of the Best in Show prize will be announced at a Prize Giving evening at the beginning of the exhibition. This evening always draws a big crowd and is a great opportunity for artists to meet and network with others.

Click here for full details and an entry form…

Gallery shop

Qube has five glass cabinets and card displays allowing for artists and craftmakers to display their work. It is free to display works and Qube takes a 25% commission (plus VAT on the commission) for items sold. Bookings are in 8 week blocks throughout the year where space is available (excluding November and December). Artists and craftmakers can use up to two shelves per booking. We also have a browser available for prints and limited wall space for framed works.

If you would like further information on how to display in our gallery shop, please contact Qube at art@qube-oca.org.uk.

Main gallery hire

The Main gallery can be hired out at a rate of £240 for four weeks. Commission for sales is 20%, plus VAT on the commission. Artists wishing to hire the space will need to put together a proposal which will be forwarded to the Qube Arts Panel for discussion at their next meeting. More details about hiring this space, including measurements, can be found here… Gallery Exhibition Proposals

Balcony gallery hire

This smaller gallery space overlooks the main gallery and is hired out at a rate of £40 for four weeks. Commission on sales is 20%, plus VAT on the commission. Artists wishing to hire the space will need to put together a proposal which will be forwarded to the Qube Arts Panel for discussion at their next meeting. A plan of the Balcony Gallery space can be found here… Qube Balcony Gallery

Christmas Arts and Crafts exhibition

The annual Qube Christmas Arts and Crafts exhibition is an opportunity for artists and craftmakers to sell their work over the festive period. The collection of works on display range from: jewellery, ceramics and woodwork to fine art, textiles and cards and is usually limited to 30 artists and craftmakers. There is a fee of just £20 to be part of the exhibition and a 20% commission is taken on sales.

* We are now fully booked for this year *. Exhibition will be on display from 26th October to 9th January.