Bright and Beautiful
Bright & Beautiful is a vibrant group exhibition celebrating colour in art and its ability to bring happiness, restore energy, and fill us with joy. Featuring bold, colourful work across a wide range of media, the exhibition explores creativity as a positive, uplifting force, reminding us of the bright side of life, one artwork at a time.
What We’re looking for from artists:
We are inviting artists to submit bold, colourful, uplifting work for Bright & Beautiful, an exhibition designed to bring joy to the community. We welcome work that celebrates colour as a central element, feels exciting, joyful, hopeful or life-affirming and makes viewers feel happy or connected to the simple pleasures of life.
We would love to see abstract of impressionistic work that uses colour freely to express emotion or energy. Realistic or representational work is welcome, but colour must remain a clear focus.
We are aiming to create a vibrant, uplifting space filled with work that feels alive, positive and full of colour. If your work brings light into a space, makes people smile, laugh or connect with the world in a joyful way, then we would love to have you involved!
Media accepted
Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass, Textiles, Print, Illustration, Photography, Mixed Media
limitations or Guidlines
Please ensure your work is original, not AI generated, and ready to hang or display using D rings and wire. The hanging will need to be strong enough to support the weight of your work. Artists will be responsible for delivery/collection and insurance of their own work. Please note that 10% of sales will be donated to SWAF
How to apply Details
Drop us a line at: jo@eastcottstudios.co.uk
Deadlines
Application deadline: 30th April 2026
Work submitted by: 21st May 2026
Work collected: 28th June 2026
Workshops or Events
Yes, we will run informal hands-on creative sessions during the exhibition encouraging visitors to engage with colour and creativity in a relaxed and accessible way.
mOODBOARDS + EXAMPLES:
about the curators:
Jo McAree and Toni Foot
Websites: eastcottstudios.co.uk & tonifootabstractartist.co.uk
Jo McAree Ceramic Artist @jomcaree & Toni Foot Abstract Artist - @tonifoot.abstractartist
Facebook: Jo McAree Ceramic Artist - jomcareeceramicartist & Toni Foot Abstract Artist - tonifootabstractartist
Jo McAree is a ceramic artist whose work explores colour, form and the uplifting, positive power of creativity. Coming to art later in life, she brings curiosity, energy and purpose to her practice, with a focus on bold, expressive work.
Toni Foot works with colour and abstract expressions of the thoughts and feelings she experiences. Living with the limitations of a disability, through art she lifts those barriers and celebrates the beauty and life she sees in a world without restraint.
Together, Jo and Toni share a passion for making art accessible, encouraging others to explore creativity without fear of judgement, and celebrating the joy of colour.
Why did you want to get involved with SWAF26?
Jo and Toni wanted to be involved in SWAF26 to create an exhibition that highlights how colour can lift your mood, make us smile and help us see the positive side of the world around us. Bright & Beautiful is accessible, uplifting and encourages artists at all stages in their art journey to take part while giving visitors an experience that feels positive, lively and memorable.
