Submissions now OPEN!!

We're delighted to say submission to our 2025 Combe Down Art Trail is now OPEN!! Head over to our submission page for all the information. Artists are welcome to take part from their own house/studio or in one of our public venues (please note: places in public venues will be allocated first to artists living in or close to the Combe Down area of Bath).

Private houses/studios
Please let us know if you would like your own premises to be on the trail, and if you are willing to share with other artists.
If you have previously exhibited in another artist’s home, please contact them directly to check availability.

Public venues
If you’d rather not open your home or studio, we are in the process of securing a few smaller public venues, depending on demand. If you’re interested in exhibiting in a public venue, please let us know.

Museum of Bath Stone – Snapshot of the Trail
We’re offering a curated preview of the Art Trail at the Museum of Bath Stone. Each participating artist will have the opportunity to showcase a single piece, providing a snapshot of the creativity on display throughout the event.

School gallery
Combe Down Primary School will host an exhibition of artwork by its pupils in the school hall, and the PTA will raise money for the school during the event.

Website
We will update the Combe Down Art Trail website with artwork and artist information: cdarttrail.com

Social media
We will also be sharing updates about the trail and participating artists on our social media platforms.

Insurance
We recommend artists have insurance against loss or damage to their artwork.
There are many options tailored specifically for artists, starting at around £38 per
year. For example:
a-n insurance
Visual Arts Association

Please note: this insurance typically covers your artwork and public liability, but not your home or personal belongings. If you plan to use your home as your venue, check your home insurance policy covers you for any theft or damage unrelated to your artwork (e.g. a stolen laptop). We’ve never had an incident where this was needed, but we feel it’s important to highlight for your consideration!

Fees
There is a £30 fee which covers the costs of posters, essential items, advertising,
and charges for the art trail website. We reuse as much as possible to keep costs to a minimum.

Follow and following
Follow us on Instagram and we’ll follow you back!
You might also like to follow @bathopenstudios, who promote all seven Bath art
trails.
We’re also on Facebook – click the links below to find us!

Dates
Applications open: April 21st, 2025
Deadline to apply: July 24th, 2025
Notification of acceptance: July 31st, 2025
Payment deadline: August 8th, 2025 (To confirm your participation the fee will need to be paid by this date.)

The submission form will be downloadable from Monday 21st April until Thursday 24th July when submissions close. Please return the form, along with a jpeg of your artwork, via email to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!!