International Postcard Show 2026: Call for Submissions Deadline
Schedule
Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
16 Southwell Road, NG1 1DL Nottingham, United Kingdom | Nottingham, EN
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Surface invites artists from across the world to participate in our annual International Postcard Show.All submissions will be included in this vibrant and hugely popular exhibition. The International Postcard Show will feature hundreds of original creations in an array of different media by established and aspiring artists from all over the world.
Artists can choose to have their work on sale during the exhibition; postcards will be priced at £15 each. If postcards remain unsold, all participants can have the opportunity to exchange their postcard with another artist, who will be randomly selected at the end of the exhibition.
In the case of no sale or if you opt out of selling your work(s) and do not wish to take part in the international exchange, your postcards will be returned to you via post following the exhibition.
Deadline: Friday 2nd January 2026, 6pm
We will be awarding prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place postcards, selected by the exhibition coordinators. There will also be our annual People’s Prize, where visitors to the exhibition will have a chance to vote for their favourite postcard. The creator of the selected postcard will win a free exhibition in Le Loovre.
UK ENTRIES
1 postcard = £6
2 postcards = £11
3 postcards = £16
4 postcards = £21
5 postcards = £25
INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
1 postcard = £7.50
2 postcards = £13.50
3 postcards = £17.50
4 postcards = £22
5 postcards = £26
Entries are limited to 5 per person
All works received with a completed application form before the deadline will be accepted and exhibited as part of the show. Artworks in any medium are welcome but must fit the postcard-sized specifications of 4x6 inches (10.5x15cm) with a maximum depth of 5mm.
We are also accepting group entries from schools at a 50% discount rate. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Download the application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-PCAW6UU2MtF96amw8dYfsxYUCr17pCkSUtHW0VTV8o/edit
Submissions Fees
Entries are limited to 5 per person
All works received with a completed application form before the deadline will be accepted and exhibited as part of the show. Artworks in any medium are welcome but must fit the postcard-sized specifications of 4x6 inches (10.5x15cm) with a maximum depth of 5mm.
We are also accepting group entries from schools at a 50% discount rate. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Download the application form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-PCAW6UU2MtF96amw8dYfsxYUCr17pCkSUtHW0VTV8o/edit
Please read the application form carefully to ensure that your work fits the exhibition criteria.
1st Prize = £100 sponsored by Opulent Art
2nd Prize = year’s subscription to Aesthetica Magazine
3rd Prize = £25 Etsy gift card
People’s Prize = Free Exhibition in Le Loovre
Submission Deadline = Friday 2nd January 2026, 6pm
Opening Night = January 16th 2026: 6 - 9pm
Exhibition = January 17th - February 7th 2026
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Where is it happening?
16 Southwell Road, NG1 1DL Nottingham, United Kingdom, 12 Southwell Road, Nottingham, NG1 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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