CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS SATURDAY 31^st JANUARY 2026 @ MIDNIGHT

We are delighted to launch the Wisbech Gallery DRAW26 Exhibition

DRAW 26 will celebrate the drawing talents of both professional and amateur artists and the exhibition in Wisbech Gallery will provide an exciting opportunity to showcase and sell your work. 

As we are a non-profit organisation, we need to cover the costs of the Exhibition, so there will be a non-refundable entry fee of £6 per artwork submitted. We are delighted to announce that there will be a cash prize of £250 for the winning artist, and a runner-up prize of £100. These awards will be selected by the Judging Panel, and you can find out more about the Judges below. 

Artists

Before submitting your entry, you must note the Terms and Conditions for this Exhibition.  You should also check the key dates below to ensure that you are able to drop off and collect your artwork on the dates listed and make a note/take a screenshot of your entry information, such as the size and sale prices of your artwork. Please note that you can submit up to a maximum of three artworks for consideration by the Judges. 

Click Here for Wisbech Gallery Draw 26 Exhibition Terms and Conditions

THIS IS THE LINK TO THE SUBMISSION FORM:  DRAW 26 Submission Form

Key dates for the Wisbech Gallery DRAW26 Exhibition

Online submissions open:	THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY 2026
Online submissions close:	MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 2026
Notification of panel decisions by email:	BY FRIDAY  13TH FEBRUARY 2026
Delivery of selected artwork to Wisbech Gallery:	SATURDAY  28TH FEBRUARY 2026
Preview Event:	SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2026 – 12pm – 3pm
Exhibition Open:	SATURDAY 21st MARCH   – SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2026
Collection of artworks:	SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2026

Want to know more about what is ‘Drawing’?

We have an Artist’s Talk and Panel Discussion on Thursday 15^th January 2026 in Wisbech Gallery, from 7pm-9pm, which will focus on the question ‘What is drawing’, so why not join us and take part in the conversation? More details can be found here: ‘What is Drawing?’ 

Judging Panel

Louise Haselgrove

Louise has held roles in museums and galleries across the Midlands and East Anglia, including The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Derby Museums, and The Stained Glass Museum. She currently manages Learning and Community Programmes at Wisbech and Fenland Museum and is responsible for delivering their annual Young Arts Open. Louise is enthusiastic about empowering local voices, challenging access barriers, and creating relevant, inclusive cultural experiences that bridge gaps between institutions and communities

Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer studied Fine Art at De Montfort University, graduating in 2001. Her interest in drawing deepened while teaching life drawing during a PGCE placement at the London College of Fashion in 2006. She went on to complete ‘The Drawing Year’ at the Royal Drawing School (2007–2008) and has since exhibited regularly across the UK. Amanda was the winner of the first DRAW exhibition in Wisbech Gallery in 2025. 

Tim Mann

Tim Mann is an experienced, passionate and exciting artist. He is unremitting in his commitment to ensure that his artistic engagement is innovative, accessible, diverse and sustainable. He works with, and for his audience, striving to ensure that they have the best possible experience. This engagement then becomes a catalyst for further cultural expansion. Tim is the Creative Director of Blackfield Creatives. 

Wisbech Gallery Opening Times

The Wisbech Gallery DRAW 26 Exhibition preview event will take place on Saturday 21^st March 2026.

The DRAW 26 Exhibition, which has free entry, will be open to visitors between 10am – 4pm, Wednesday – Saturday, between  Saturday 21^st March – Saturday 18^th April 2026.

 Visiting The Gallery

The Wisbech Gallery is located at 10A-14 South Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JQ. There is a free car park directly behind the building, in Somers Road, and the Gallery is fully accessible.