by Marcin P | Oct 8, 2026 | Announcement, Exhibition
The Annual Winter Exhibition is an open entry show available to artists from Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties.
The exhibition aims to give new and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work for the first time and allow established artists to have a continued presence in the area. We welcome applications from artists at all stages of their careers in a variety of different creative disciplines.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Wednesday 21st October 2026 | 4pm
- Delivery of artworks: 21st October – 28th October 2026
- Public exhibition: 4th November – 12th December. 2026
- Opening reception: Friday 6th November 2026 | From 6pm – 8pm
- Collection of unsold works: 16th December – 18th December 2026
Why Take Part?
Show your work to a wide mix of collectors and art-lovers; many pieces go on to new homes, and our artist-friendly commission lets you keep the bulk of every sale. Every selected work is professionally photographed and promoted across our website or social channels. In short: real visibility, real earnings, and a strong CV credit in one exhibition.
Works from Past Editions
A glimpse at some of the incredible work exhibited in recent Rooftop Summer Exhibitions — spanning styles, mediums, and emerging voices from across the region.
How to Apply
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Complete the online submission form below – all fields marked * are required.
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Read the General Exhibition Terms & Conditions – payment methods and fees (£25 standard, £10 for students) are detailed there.
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Pay the application fee by 4 pm on Wednesday 17th June, using one of the methods described in the Terms & Conditions.
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Submit your application by clicking “Submit” before the deadline.
Preparing and delivering your artwork
What can I submit?
- For 2D works each artist can submit up to 3 pieces of work measuring up to a maximum of 1 meter along the longest edge including the frame.
- 2D works must be framed and ready for display, please ensure you have either mirror plates or picture cord attached to your work. Work that is unfinished, wet, or not prepared for display will not be accepted.
- For 3D works each artist can submit up to 3 pieces of work with a base measuring up to 50 cm square and no taller than 1 meter. For larger sculptural works please get in touch to discuss. We have some plinths available and you are more than welcome to supply your own.
- For new media such as video, audio, digital, performance, and installation, please get in touch to discuss this with us so that we can asses your needs for displaying the work.
- All artworks must comply with our guidelines in our display terms and conditions and be suitable for our family friendly audience.
- Each artwork must be clearly identified on the back with your name, title of the work, and a contact number.
- Each artwork must have a label attached to it which is provided in your application. This can be done with a piece of string and staples or tape so that it can hang over the front of the work. This allows us to complete the exhibition catalog and labelling.
Where and when can I deliver work?
Where?
27 New Post Office Square Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1PB Our gallery is located in Corby town centre next to Lloyds Bank and is accessible directly from the high street.
When?
You can deliver artwork to our premises at the following times: Wednesday 21st October to Wednesday 28th October between 11 am and 4pm.
If you are unable to deliver work during these times please get in touch to make other arrangements. If you need to deliver to the door by car due to the size or weight of your work please let us know and we can arrange this. For directions on how to find us see our website: https://rooftopartscentre.co.uk/visit-us
Collecting un-sold artwork
When?
You can collect any unsold work at the following times: Wednesday 16th December to Friday 18th December, between 11 am and 4pm.
If you are unable to collect work during these times please get in touch to make other arrangements. Sale of works will be completed at the end of the exhibition and artists contacted directly to arrange payment.
General Exhibition Terms and Conditions *
1. Application Deadline
Wednesday 21st October 2026 Please pay the application fee and return the application form to us before Wednesday 21st October at 4pm. This can be done in person or via email to us at: info@rooftopartscentre.co.uk
2. Application Fee
- £25 per person
- £10 students and under 18’s
As a registered charity and not for profit organisation this fee contributes directly to our running costs and supplies. It allows us to organise, install, promote, and host the exhibition along with the preview evening free of charge. The fee can be paid at the gallery by card, cash, cheque. All cheques must be made payable to the ‘Rooftop Arts Centre’.
Bank Information.
Bank Name: Lloyds Bank Account Name: Rooftop Arts Centre Sort Code: 77-21-04 Account Number: 50200068 Reference: Rooftop Arts Centre
3. Artwork and Curation
- 2D work must be ready to hang with either mirror plates or picture cord. We recommend mirror plates as this is a much more secure way of displaying work.
- All 3D work must be made to stand or attach securely to a flat surface. We have a number of plinths and cabinets with which to display 3D works. You can also provide your own plinth to display your work. Floor based work is also welcome.
- The safety of the general public must be considered when we accept work for display. The gallery reserves the right to refuse work which is deemed unsafe or unsuitable for our family friendly audience and the general public.
- Curation and installation is completed by gallery staff and all decisions are final. This process will depend upon the number of submissions to the exhibition.
- Areas of the gallery cannot be reserved in advance and we do our best to ensure equal attention is given to all works on display. Images of work may be used for promotional purposes.
4. Insurance
Artists submit work at their own risk. The gallery has 24 hour security through the town centre and the exhibition will be invigilated by staff and volunteers during the event.
5. Finance and Sales
The entry is payable before work is submitted and displayed applications and submissions without payment will not be displayed. Works for sale are subject to 20% commission due to the Rooftop Arts Centre. Please factor this into your pricing when selecting work for the exhibition. Any sales payments will be made to the artist at the end of the show. Payment for any work sold during the exhibition must be handled by the Rooftop Arts Centre. The purchaser of the work may only remove the work from the exhibition at the end of the show.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at
info@rooftopartscentre.co.uk
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Sep 27, 2026
The Annual Winter Exhibition is an open entry show available to artists from Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties. The exhibition aims to give new and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work for the first time and allow established artists to have a continued presence in the area.
We welcome applications from artists at all stages of their careers in a variety of different creative disciplines.
More details regarding themes, categories, and submission guidelines.
by Marcin P | Sep 27, 2026
An eclectic collection of representative art by local artists.
The Group of Three came together as all being members of the Weldon Art Group.
Alistair Cochrane & Richard Barrington
Both Alistair and Richard are self-taught oil painters who specialize in landscapes. Alistair is known for his meticulous representational style, capturing every detail with precision.
Richard offers a beautiful contrast, bringing his own unique perspective and artistic touch to the landscape.
Clare Michelle Cooper
Claire is an artist whose work is inspired by a lifelong connection to nature, family heritage, and the beauty of everyday surroundings. Her versatile portfolio spans a wide range of styles and mediums, including botanical watercolours, expressive floral paintings, portraits, and landscapes.
Plan your visit!
Drop by Rooftop Arts between 7th and 31st October 2026 to enjoy this outstanding free exhibition.
Opening Reception
Friday 9th October 6-8pm, all welcome.
Free entry and refreshments
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Aug 1, 2026
Keiron Farrow.
Where Inner Landscape Meets the Urban Canvas.
Rooftop Arts Centre is proud to unveil a profoundly personal collection by Keiron Farrow. This exhibition is more than a display of vibrant colour; it is a carefully curated exploration of the creative collision—the moment the internal landscape finds its expression in the external world.
Keiron Farrow channels a powerful, almost necessary drive into his canvas, transforming personal journeys into breathtaking visual narratives. We invite you to join us here at the Rooftop Arts Centre, where the dynamic energy of his work can be experienced against the backdrop of the city itself.
To truly grasp the genesis of this passionate body of work, we begin by inviting you into his own story:
HOW WE GOT HERE.
It all started in 2022 with a trip to New York City, where a liking for art became a love story and inspiration became a determination to do something with colour and paint. At that point it was just a recurring fever dream…
Literally days before boarding a plane to Paris in 2023, I committed colour to canvas and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Even as I was enjoying some of the greatest works ever painted at The Pompidou Centre, I couldn’t wait to return to the dining room which had become a makeshift studio, to get started, properly.
So far, I haven’t stopped…
I have certainly shifted and I have returned. Not only have I learnt a great deal about art but more importantly, I have learnt that what I am capable of, is beyond anything I thought possible. This exhibition is basically the beginning. The positive outcome of an obsession. An overwhelming wish to capture the fleeting wonder and joy of it all. Filled with exhilaration and fueled by hope.
Keiron Farrow 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition.
Plan your visit!
Drop by Rooftop Arts Centre between 2nd and 30th September 2026 to enjoy this outstanding free exhibition.
Opening Reception
Saturday 5th September 3-5pm, all welcome.
Free entry and refreshments
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Jun 18, 2026 | Exhibition
The Rhythm of Exchange
How do two distinct artistic voices merge into a single canvas without losing their essence? For “Us2” the answer lay in a strict, yet completely liberating structure.
We developed each painting collaboratively, working on the same canvas at the same time under a simple rule: five minutes each, alternating turns. Using paint, collage, and found materials, each of us would “build” the composition in direct response to what the other had left behind. There were absolutely no rules regarding colour, imagery, or materials—only the raw rhythm of exchange.
But we took the experiment even further. For one of the works, the canvas remained completely hidden from view between turns. Each artist could only see the painting during their own five-minute interval. This created a fascinating process shaped by memory, deep intuition, and the thrill of surprise.
The works were considered complete only when we both recognised a natural sense of resolution. If any final adjustments were needed at the very end, they were always made together.
Collaborative work by Dinah Kazakoff and Fanoulla Georgiou
This rigorous process—the five-minute rhythm, the hidden canvases, and the intuitive trust—is exactly what took our collaboration from the studio floor to the international stage at Art Basel Miami Beach. It serves as proof that a strict structure, when followed with absolute trust, can lead to globally recognised work.
See the collaboration for yourself
Want to see how memory and surprise shape a painting?
Watch our upcoming timelapse video of the process and visit the “Us2” exhibition at Rooftop Arts Centre to see the final pieces up close.
A Note of Gratitude
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the incredible community that hosted us during Art Basel Miami Beach. The hospitality was truly unforgettable, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our work to flourish. We are already looking forward to our next visit—we’ll be back soon!
