We are delighted to announce that the Cambridge Drawing Society will return to the Pitt Building for our Spring Exhibition 2026. This much-loved exhibition offers an exciting opportunity for emerging and professional artists to present their work in one of Cambridge’s most beautiful and centrally located venues.

We invite both CDS members and new candidates to submit work for consideration and to be part of this vibrant and well-established event.

Submission Deadlines

Members:

Friday 13 March 2026, 11:59pm

New Candidates:

Friday 20 March 2026, 11:59pm

What We’re Looking For

Cambridge Drawing Society seeks high-quality, original artwork from artists working across a broad range of disciplines, including:

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Mixed media
  • Sculpture
  • Fine art textiles
  • Ceramics
  • Fine art printmaking

Please note that giclée prints and large-volume editions are not accepted.

Unfortunately, photography, digital art, and AI-generated work cannot be accepted.

How to Apply

Please follow the relevant link below to submit your work:

Members:

https://zealous.co/cdsexhibitions/opportunity/spring-2026-exhibition-members/

New Candidates:

https://zealous.co/cdsexhibitions/opportunity/spring-2026-exhibition-new-candidates/

If you have any questions, please contact us at

exhibitions@cambridgedrawingsociety.org

 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and to showing a diverse and inspiring range of work at the Spring Exhibition 2026.