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Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition held every year in Grasmere, Lake District, UK. Exhibiting original work by 115 artists living in Cumbria for over 45 years.

2025 Exhibition is now CLOSED

113 Artists living in Cumbria
558 Original Artworks

ENTRY FOR 2026 OPENS
1st December 2025

A True Celebration of Creativity Across Cumbria

2025 – Another record breaking year
135 artworks were sold – that is 20% up on 2024
Sales by value up by a massive 28%
60 artists sold – 53% of the artists taking part
UP 13% on 2024
Over 1500 unique paying entrants
UP 11.5% on last year

Location & Dates
Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition providing a platform for artists living in the Lake District to exhibit their artworks.

The Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition is held in Grasmere Village Hall, Cumbria for 10 days annually, starting on Good Friday.

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Who Exhibits?
Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition providing a platform for artists living in the Lake District to exhibit their artworks.

Any artists living in Cumbria can apply for entry. Artists submit up to five original artworks. There is no selection criteria so that any and all original art types and mediums can be represented. Artists range from acclaimed, award winning professionals to lifelong creatives who only exhibit at Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition.

Walkthrough

Video walkthrough of our
2025 exhibition


Cumbria Local Arts