Swift Cultural Centre invites artists from Meath, particularly from Trim and surrounding areas, to submit works to Swift for our group Summer Open exhibition, taking place Friday 10th July – Friday 7th August 2026.

Supporting, valuing, and encouraging Meath visual artists of all disciplines in the development of their practices and creative careers, this open exhibition presents an overview of contemporary visual arts practice in Trim and surrounding areas.

For any further queries, please contact [email protected]

• To apply, you must be originally from or currently living in County Meath.
• Entry is free.
• Online application forms will only be accepted up until 5pm on Friday 29th May 2026.
• NOTE: Artworks will be selected from your online application.
• No late entries accepted.
• There is a limit of 2 artworks per artist.
• All images submitted online must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your name and the title of the work in the file name.
• Video entries must be submitted by adding a link to your work in a Word file or PDF. Upload your Word file/PDF containing your video link in the 'Upload Work' section.
• Successful artists will be notified on or by 19th June.
• If selected, artworks must be delivered to Swift on Saturday 4th July 2026 between 11am to 4pm.
• When delivering, artworks will only be accepted if labelled clearly and correctly on the back with the entrant's name, work title, dimensions in centimetres, medium, price, year of completion and price if for sale (including 20% Swift commission). An arrow indicating correct viewpoint should also be visible if needed.
• All wall-based artworks must be ready for hanging, framed if desired, with appropriate hanging system attached. Swift will not be responsible for applying hanging systems if selected. Artworks may be eliminated if not ready to hang in a safe and secure manner. 
• Correct dimensions must be submitted on your online application, including frame if applicable.
• A commission of 20% will be payable to Swift on all sales. Please ensure to factor this in when submitting your price and labelling your work.
• Swift Summer Open 2026 runs at Swift 10th July – 7th August. All welcome.

Please note: Swift charges a 20% commission on all sales - please consider this mark-up in your sale price to ensure you receive you desired payment. If your work is not for sale, leave empty.

All images must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your own name and the title of the work in the file name.

Please note: Swift charges a 20% commission on all sales - please consider this mark-up in your sale price to ensure you receive you desired payment. If your work is not for sale, leave empty.

All images must be high resolution (minimum 1MB). Please ensure the file(s) you are uploading contain your own name and the title of the work in the file name.