This opportunity is for Castlefield Gallery Associates members.

Castlefield Gallery is pleased to announce an open call collaboration with Pipeline, London. We are looking for one artist to develop a solo presentation of their work with us, for showcasing across two different contexts over the summer 2026: at Pipeline’s commercial gallery space in London and Castlefield Gallery’s public venue in Manchester. This collaboration provides an opportunity for an artist to work closely with both organisations to consider how to present their work in these two distinct venues.

Pipeline exhibition dates: 4 June – 25 July 2026 (the opening of the exhibition at Pipeline will coincide with London Gallery Weekend from 5-7 June 2026).

Castlefield Gallery exhibition dates: 30 July – 30 August 2026.

WHAT TO PROPOSE
We encourage applications from artists who will already have a body of work ready for solo exhibition in the two venues over the summer of 2026.

We are interested in proposals that demonstrate a desire to gain experience of exhibiting and developing a profile in both a public and commercial gallery setting. Proposals should be made for presenting either a single body of work to be shown across both venues or two separate presentations, to be shaped in conversation with Castlefield Gallery and Pipeline.

Where possible artists should make clear any pre-existing commercial arrangements they may have with regard to their work and any relevant third party interest.

If you would like to discuss a proposal with us please book onto one of the Additional support surgeries – see dates & links on the main webpage.

Proposals will be selected by Tatiana Cheneviere, founder of Pipeline, London and Castlefield Gallery’s Head of Programmes, Matthew Pendergast.

KEY DATES:
Application deadline for proposals: Thursday 22 January 2026, 12pm
Notified by: 4 February 2026
Install dates at Pipeline: 26 May – 29 May
Exhibition at Pipeline: 4 June – 25 July
Install dates at Castlefield Gallery: 20 – 30 July 2026
Exhibition dates at Castlefield Gallery: 30 July – 30 August 2026