Exhibitions
Cambridge Drawing Society Spring Exhibition 2026
Saturday 18th April - Saturday 25th April
The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge
CDS Spring Exhibition 2026
The Cambridge Drawing Society warmly invites you to its Spring Exhibition 2026 at the historic Pitt Building on Trumpington Street, Cambridge.
Open to the public from Saturday, 18 April to Saturday, 25 April 2026, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, the exhibition will showcase over 400 original artworks across a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Visitors will also find a wonderful selection of greeting cards.
The exhibition begins with an exclusive Private View for artists, Friends of the Society, and collectors, by invitation only. This special opening evening offers a wonderful opportunity to meet artists and collectors in an elegant and relaxed setting before the exhibition opens to the wider public.
From 18 April onwards, everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition, discover new favourites, and chat with some of the artists. The wide variety of work on display, from vivid landscapes and delicate drawings to thought-provoking contemporary pieces, ensures that both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers will find something to enjoy.
Art Guided Tour
As part of this year’s exhibition, the Society is delighted to introduce a Guided Tour to enrich the visitor experience. Led by CDS member and artist Sho-Jen Dowell, the tour will focus on a small group of artists whose work has gained recognition in the art world, highlighting their artistic journeys and key achievements.
The tour will take place on 23 April 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, at the Pitt Building.
Booking: Reserve your place here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4AF2CA0FEC61-61380458-cds
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate strong interest, so early booking is recommended.
With the Spring Exhibition 2026, the Cambridge Drawing Society invites you to enjoy the exhibition at your own pace or experience it through the eyes of a fellow artist. Whether you are seeking inspiration, considering a new addition to your collection, or simply looking to enjoy a cultural afternoon in the city, this exhibition promises to be one of the highlights of Cambridge’s artistic calendar.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Spring Exhibition 2026.
Call for Entries (Now Closed)
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.
The Society holds two exhibitions each year
Selected Exhibition
Each March/April our main exhibition takes place. In recent years it has been held at The Pitt Building on Trumpington Street, Cambridge.
The works exhibited are chosen by a Selection Committee of nine members of the Society chaired by the President. The Spring Exhibition is intended to provide an opportunity for new members to join the Society, exhibiting alongside existing members.
Members Exhibition
A Members' only exhibition is held in the Autumn, generally at the Leys School on Trumpington Road, Cambridge.
The Autumn exhibition is not subject to selection.
Our exhibitions feature a very wide selection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and mixed media works. Please note we do not accept photography, digital art or AI-generated work.