Inviting artists living in or from County Meath to submit works of all disciplines, Solstice Arts Centre is delighted to announce the fifteenth SURVEYOR open exhibition. Supporting, valuing and encouraging Meath artists in the development of their practices and creative careers, the exhibition presents an overview of contemporary visual arts practice throughout the county.

For any further queries, please contact [email protected]

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:

• 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 16th October 2026.
• No late entries accepted.
• There is a limit of 3 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.
• A commission of 20% will be payable to Solstice on all sales. Please ensure to factor this in when submitting your price and labelling your work.
• All artworks in your application must be delivered to Solstice on Saturday 31st October 2026 between 11am and 4pm for ajudication by the external curator.
• 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% Solstice 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. Solstice 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.
• If selected, grouping of multiple artworks is at the discretion of the curator.
• Applicants will be notified of the external curator's decision by email, by Friday 6th November 2026.
• Unsuccessful artworks must be collected from Solstice on Saturday 7th November 2026 between 11am - 4pm.
• Solstice is delighted to announce Darragh Hogan, Director at Kerlin Gallery, Dublin, will select the works for SURVEYOR 2026.
• Solstice Visual Arts Award to the value of €2000 for a work of distinction in any medium.
• Meath County Council Arts Office ‘Going Solo Award 2026’, to the value of €2000, is open to recent graduates and/or emerging artists. Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for this award
• Newgrange Gold Award to the value of €1000, selected by Jack Rogers, Director of Newgrange Gold, will be presented to an outstanding work demonstrating a connection to the natural environment.
• SURVEYOR 2026 will open at Solstice on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 2:30pm. All are welcome.
• SURVEYOR 2026 runs at Solstice 14 November - 19 December 2026.

The following section is for those wishing to be considered for the Meath County Council Arts Office ‘Going Solo Award 2026’.

Please note: Solstice 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: Solstice 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: Solstice 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.