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The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU ‘The Stables’ and ‘IF: Milton Keynes International Festival’ are operating names of Wavendon Allmusic Plan, a registered charity in England and Wales (261645), which is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (00979681).

Call Out To Artists

The Stables is inviting visual artists living or working in and around Milton Keynes to exhibit and sell their work in our foyer gallery. We host four exhibitions a year, and our next showcase - running from January to March 2026 - offers a fantastic opportunity to share your art with over 20,000 visitors.

We’re interested in engaging, contemporary artwork that can connect with the broad mix of audiences who come through our doors.

Marketing support

Each exhibition will be featured in our events brochure for The Stables, promoted on our social media posts and highlighted on our website - giving great visibility and profile opportunity. There is an option to host a preview event (subject to availability and additional costs).

The exhibition will be available to view during The Stables opening hours for events and daytime box office opening hours.

Selection

The art will be selected by a small panel. A technician will assist with mounting the exhibition and be responsible for adjusting the lighting in consultation with the artist.

To apply

Please send submissions/expressions of interest (maximum two pages of A4) to cat.moore@stables.org by Friday 14 November.

Please include:

  • the reason/s why you want to exhibit the work at The Stables
  • links to your website or recent work as examples
  • a brief artist biography
  • your social media handles

Fine print

  • Format - we accept 2D artworks (unfortunately we cannot currently accommodate 3D or A/V works)
  • Size limit - maximum size of artwork is A0
  • Amount - a typical exhibition would require between 30 - 45 pieces depending on size
  • Content - we are not able to accept artwork that contains content which is highly political or has graphic content, or language inappropriate for a broad audience demographic
  • Price range – we encourage work that is accessible to our audiences
  • Display space - our wall spaces are 2 x 5m and 1 x 6m
  • Weight limits – each metre of wall space can support up to 12.5kg
  • Insurance - all artwork should be insured by the artist. The value of artwork should not exceed £1,000
  • Commission – there is no fee to exhibit, only a commission (15%+VAT) on any sale