​ARTPORT 2025 | EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Are you considering applying to exhibit and sell your work at Portishead Arts Festival in 2025? 
ArtPort is a fantastic weekend of arts & music in a fabulous coastal location just 20 minutes from Bristol. We attract weekend visitors from Bristol and all over the wider west and south west regions, as well as having very strong local community recognition and support. Now in its fifth year, ArtPort continues to grow, adding new experiences and events each year. 
​​ IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
🟠 The deadline to submit your application is midnight, Friday 2nd May 2025. 
🟠 It is free to submit an application; pitch fees are due once you are offered and have accepted a place. Please refer to the
​Exhibitor Briefing Pack  for full details,
​​🟠 It is important to download and read the Exhibitor Briefing Pack  before you complete your application form. This is where you will find all the key information you’ll need to make informed choices and avoid mistakes that may not be rectifiable later. ​​
EXHIBITOR SPACES
​🟠 For visual artists, we currently have two main venues: Somerset Hall, and the integrated multi-space venue of the Beacon Hub. All exhibition spaces are accessible, well served with natural light, close to each other, and centrally located. The Beacon Hub has an on-site café and also hosts some festival events (not in exhibitor spaces); Somerset Hall is a large exhibition space situated directly in the central Precinct. It takes a couple of minutes to walk from one venue to the other. There is free parking close by.
WHY DO ARTISTS AND MAKERS EXHIBIT AT ARTPORT?
🟠 ArtPort exhibitors have a lot of fun - sell their work; network with other artists; gain wider exposure locally and regionally. 
🟠 ArtPort is a multi-event festival offering two full days of exhibitions, activities and experiences - guaranteeing plenty of visitors across the entire weekend. 
🟠 ArtPort takes place in central community locations in the heart of a vibrant high street of independent shops & fantastic pubs & eateries, all well-served by central, free parking. 
🟠 ArtPort works hard on its exhibitors’ behalf to promote the festival: we maintain a vibrant and growing social media presence throughout the year.
🟠 All exhibitors receive a profile listing on the festival website. If you select the ‘silver’ profile option you will receive an enhanced profile as well as promotion and support on our Instagram and Facebook channels.
🟠 Sounds good? Then download an application pack and have a read for full details.