Wintering
WINTERING 2026
A Selected Exhibition of Contemporary Art from West Wales
1–31 December 2026
Isobel Kidd Sculpture Studio & Gallery, Pembroke, SA71 4DB
WINTERING — NOW £1,100 IN PRIZES
I really wasn’t expecting this when I launched WINTERING.
Following further incredibly generous private support, the prize fund for this December’s selected exhibition has now grown to £1,100.
I’m delighted that WINTERING can now offer this level of support and recognition to artists from across West Wales.
Theme
Wintering is not simply about winter as a season. It can be a time of withdrawal and endurance, shelter and stillness, migration and survival. In the natural world, apparent dormancy often conceals extraordinary activity: seeds wait beneath the soil, animals adapt, coastlines continue to change and life prepares quietly for renewal.
Artists are invited to interpret the theme freely.
Eligibility
Open to artists living or working in West Wales.
Both established and emerging artists are welcome to submit.
Media
All media are welcome, including:
Painting • Sculpture • Drawing • Printmaking • Photography • Ceramics • Textiles & Fibre Art • Mixed Media • Collage • Glass • Metalwork • Wood • Jewellery • Artist Books
Number of Works & Entry Fees
Artists may submit up to four works.
1 work — £15
2 works — £20
3 works — £25
4 works — £30
The submission fee covers the selection and administration process and is non-refundable.
Prizes
WINTERING Prize 2026 — £500
Isobel Kidd Gallery Award — £200
Plus an invitation to exhibit in a future group exhibition at the gallery.
3 Highly Commended Prizes — £100 each
Visitors’ Choice Award — £100
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY — £1,100
All selected artists are automatically considered for the awards. No additional prize entry fee.
How to Submit
Images should be emailed to:
For each work:
Artist’s name • Contact details • Title • Medium/materials • Dimensions • Year of completion • Selling price • Short statement about the work and, where relevant, its relationship to WINTERING
Images should clearly and accurately represent the work.
Selection
This is a selected exhibition, so submission does not guarantee inclusion.
Works will be selected according to quality, relevance to the exhibition and suitability for the gallery space.
Important Dates
Submission deadline: Sunday 8 November 2026
Artists notified: By Friday 13 November 2026
Delivery of selected work: 24–26 November 2026
Private View & Prize Announcement: Tuesday 1 December 2026, 5–8pm
Exhibition: 1–31 December 2026
Collection: 2–3 January 2027
Website: isobelkidd.co.uk
Instagram: @sculptureisobelkidd
