Pure Arts Group (est. 2009)
Pure Arts Group is internationally recognised for world-class exhibitions, artist mentoring and an influential network of industry partnerships, supporting artists to build confident, sustainable practices within established cultural contexts.
Exhibition Programme | Exhibit26
Get your work seen by up to 150,000 new potential buyers and patrons.
Our curated exhibition programme is designed to create well-timed, consistent opportunities for artists to be seen throughout the year — with purpose, context, and professional visibility.
Selection Panel: Gideon Mendel. Laure Barthelemy. Lesley Samms
By applying for Exhibit 2026, and partnering with Pure Arts Group, selected artists may be considered for inclusion in:
- Year-long exhibition opportunities – Hastings
- Spring Group Exhibition (March–April) – Rye
- Solo Exhibitions (5 available) – September–November, Hastings
- Feature in Pure Arts Group Magazine 2026 - Distributed at Chelsea Flower Show, the RSA and across Southern England, Scotland, and Paris
- Digital Portfolio presence at the Chelsea Flower Show
- Ongoing visibility across Pure Arts Group platforms - website and socials
All selected artists will be given a digital presence on the Pure website and across socials throughout 2026, inclusive of their submission fee - at no additional charge
These opportunities are not simply about exposure, but about positioning your work within established cultural spaces — and being seen well.
This programme is intended for artists who are ready to step forward into a confident, professional, and sustainable practice.
Submission deadline: 1st March 2026
Submission Fees
Pure Members: £10 non-refundable submission fee
Non-Members: £25 non-refundable submission fee
All opportunities are optional, clearly costed, and only payable if selected.
2026 Participation Costs
(Payable only if selected)
- Rye Group Exhibition: £250 (members) / £350 (non-members)
- Solo Show at Bannatyne, Hastings: £550 (non-members) - Pure members require Platinum membership.
- Printed & Digital Magazine 1 page Feature:
£200 per page (members) / £250 per page (non-members)
- Digital Portfolio presence at Chelsea Flower Show: £60 (non-members) - inclusive for members.
- Year long exhibition opportunities in Hastings - from £60 for non members - inclusive for members.
- Pure membership starts from £200 p.a.
- Professional Development Programme: from £3,600
Sales commission of 40% is payable on all direct sales managed and made by Pure Arts Group.
Professional Guidance
Beyond exhibition opportunities, Pure Arts Group provides specialist guidance on all aspects that impact an artists life, including exhibiting professionally, pricing and shipping their art work, professional presentation, and positioning to gallery-ready standards. They also deliver an ongoing series of Art & Wellness days.
READ: Pure Terms & Conditions
Forthcoming Art & Wellness Day 22 February: The Art of Portrait Making with Morag Caister:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-wellness-day-the-art-of-portrait-making-with-morag-caister-tickets-1981112811750?aff=oddtdtcreator