The Community Arts & Crafts Show
The Titchfield Art & Craft Show Returns
Friday 10 April - Sunday 12 April 2026
About
Welcome to the annual Titchfield Art & Craft Show – showcasing talents from our local artists and makers.
We are pleased to announce that the 52nd Titchfield Art & Craft Show will be back on Friday 10th April for the much awaited Preview Evening (entry by ticket only) and then on
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th April for general entry. The event is hosted by The Titchfield Community Centre, set in the heart of the leafy southern Hampshire countryside and proceeds from the show will go to support local charities. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover, an enthusiastic gift-hunter, or just looking for a lovely day out, our show is the perfect way to enjoy local creativity and support independent artisans.
28 + Crafters
In the Craft Areas, we will feature 28 local crafters, displaying and selling their fantastic work.
We curate a mixture of old faces and new and try to bring our visitors a wide range of categories to peruse including ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles and household pieces Bring your friends, browse at your leisure and perhaps purchase something beautiful? We can’t wait to welcome you.
Pop back soon to see some of our featured crafters!
250+ Artists
My name is Alexa Young
In the Art Halls, you can expect to see in the region of 500+ hung pieces of artwork, including traditional media, miniatures, digital and sculptures.
Featuring the work of over 250 local artists, there will be hundreds of portfolios (unframed originals or prints) and a huge selection of greetings cards from many of the featured artists at the show. Additionally, there will be live demonstrations from local artists throughout the exhibition and a chance to ask questions about their process and techniques.
Pop back soon to see some of our featured artists!
Apply to Exhibit
The Titchfield Art & Craft Show is in its 52nd year and is a very much anticipated and well-loved exhibition in the area. In 2025, we attracted over 1,400 visitors over the show weekend with customer attendance from many areas including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and further afield.
Preview Evening
Friday 10th April 2026 - 19:00 - 21:30
Every year the Show opens with the hotly anticipated Preview Evening. This is the first chance for the public to see and buy unique art, beautiful craft items and meet and speak with friends, artists and local artisans. There will also be demos from some of the wonderful artists and crafters. Tickets are only available in advance and cost £10 per person. This includes your entry to all of the art and craft as well as a drink and nibbles. You can also use this ticket to return throughout the weekend (usually £2 per person).
Why Visit?
From beautiful paintings and handcrafted ceramics to textiles, jewellery, woodwork and more – you’ll discover a wide variety of original, high-quality work, displayed in an easy to reach location just off the A27.
The Art
& Crafts
Experience the local creativity, get inspired and purchase some crafts or artwork.
Support
the Charities
Proceeds from the door and the refreshments go to local charities.
Refreshments
Available
Enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, as well as hot and cold drinks.
Vote for Your Favourite
Have your say in our popular children’s competition - running for over 25 years!
Preview Evening
Have a chance to view the artwork with a glass and some nibbles!
2025 Highlights
2025 saw the 51st Titchfield Art & Craft Show - which is one of the longest running in the Solent area. However, for over half of the committee members, it was their first time being in charge! We would be lying if we didn’t admit is was at times exhausting and we weren’t sure if we’d be able to pull it out of the bag… but we did and we are enormously proud to say that just over £7,000 was raised for local charities. We managed to showcase local children’s art, promote craft artisans, hung art from beginners and professional artists alike and welcomed back visitors old and new! Here are some of our top picks from the 2025 Show.
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Exhibition
Visitors
75
Submitting Artists
350
Pieces of Artwork
200
Art
Portfolios
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Craft
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The Worshipful The Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Pal Hayre and our Chair, Caroline Shields at the Private View
We were thrilled that Councillor Pal Hayre joined us at the Preview Evening and stayed for over two hours!
Afterwards, she shared the following words with us: "It was a real pleasure to attend such a vibrant and inspiring event. The standard of work on display was truly incredible, and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I would also like to express my gratitude to the whole team behind the Show for their hard work and dedication in putting together such a wonderful event. The attention to detail and the welcoming atmosphere were a testament to the passion and effort that clearly went into making the evening such a success."
Alison Ascough and her wonderful team behind the Private View
Alison is the talent behind the smooth running of the hotly anticipated Private View. This is exactly what it says on the tin - a first chance to be able to browse the exhibition and craft artisan's work before anybody else! This is always on the Friday evening before the Show weekend. Some people have been coming every year and Alison should know what she's doing now as it was her 27th year!
Anyone can come to the Private View - it's a ticketed event only but tickets are available to purchase online a few months before the Show opens. Each person receives a drink from the bar, plenty of nibbles and the ability to use their ticket to come back (free-of-charge) at any point throughout the weekend.
Happy Customers with
Jo from The Seaside Sew
Jo from The Seaside Sew in Stubbington with Titchfield Art & Craft Show regular Jane. We know that Jane loves colour, quality and a bag so she was absolutely thrilled to choose this fabulous slouch style. Made even better as it was a gift from her son.
Regular Artisan Crafter - Stitch & Sable
Liz Meecham was back at the Titchfield Art & Craft Show and loved by new and old customers alike. Her bestsellers are the wonderfully made but practical brush or pencil rolls which she designed and also makes herself. So many glorious colours to choose from.
Our First Year
of Craft Demos
We were honoured to have fan favourite, Nicky Heard demoing on her stand during the entire three days of last year's Show. She is an international name these days for creating what she terms 'painting with thread'. Her unique method of creating beautiful pictures through the art of needle felting onto canvas is fascinating to watch.
Children's Competition
Last year, the Children's Competition featured artwork by pupils aged between four and eleven from the local schools of Westhill Park and Titchfield Primary.
The competition has been an integral part of the show for over twenty years. Notable previous subjects have been The Olympics, The Jubilee, Imagination and Dragons and the Sea.
in 2025 the theme was left completely open so that budding artists could choose something personal to them.
There are three groups in the competition ensuring that the younger and older entrants are competing in a fair way.
We are lucky to have two sponsors for the competition; Penny Farthing Gallery in Botley who kindly frame the three winning pictures in each group. The other is The Art Society Solent whose Chair picks their favourite and awards an art-related prize.
Exhibit at our 2026 Show
The much anticipated 52nd Titchfield Art & Craft Show will return in 2026.
During the 2025 Show we saw over 1,400 visitors throughout the weekend but it’s not just the numbers of visitors we attract. Many of our regulars have become collectors of the art and crafts and are committed to supporting local artists and makers.
Our 2026 applications for crafters are now open and entry for artists will follow shortly. Please use the appropriate section below. If you have any questions regarding eligibility then please refer to our FAQs section.
Artist Entry Form
We do not curate our artist exhibits which means we accept entries from beginners to professionals. The only thing we say is that once the registration is live that we can only accept artists on a first come first served basis. Once we are full then we will shut the registration process. Also, we hang artists’ work by date it is registered and paid for - early birds will be at the front of the main hall!
Craft Application
We have a reputation for offering an extremely high standard of artisans within our craft side. We do curate the crafters we have so that we can ensure high quality, a mix of old and new faces and a good range of types of products available to buy. We have a tight turnaround for deciding our final lineup so we urge you to get your application in as early as possible after we go live.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
What is the Titchfield Art & Craft Show? This is an annual Show which began in 1974. It is held in the beautiful village of Titchfield in the South of Hampshire, UK. The Show usually takes place over a weekend in April but also and has a Private View (PV) on the Friday night before opening. This is a fantastic opportunity for anybody to purchase a ticket and come along to the Show before it officially opens on the Saturday. The Art side of the Show is over two Halls/Rooms and usually comprises of artwork from any media and includes a photography/digital section, miniatures and a children’s competition. We do not curate the Show meaning that anyone can apply to exhibit as long as we have physical space to hang the work. We recommend that people apply as early as possible to make sure that they get a place. We usually have art across every medium you can think of and not just framed pictures but wall hung sculptures, miniature pictures, portfolios (unframed but mounted originals or prints) and greeting cards. Every piece that is exhibited is available to buy (except the children’s competition entries). Each category is judged by an independent expert in their field. We also have guest demo artists throughout the Show so that visitors can see professional artists at work and have a chance to ask any questions. We have several rooms filled with artisan crafters who are at the top of their profession and bring us beautifully handmade products. These rooms are curated so that we can ensure the quality of items we are offering to the public. We have had feedback from the public that the Craft Show is one of the best they have visited. We usually have makers from ceramics, glassware, textiles, jewellery, handbags and so much more. We will have some demonstrations throughout the Show to let the public see how some of the crafts are produced. Many people love our refreshments section - a small seating area and kitchen selling delicious cakes, savouries and hot and cold drinks. These are provided by our local bakery in Stubbington.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
Where is the Titchfield Art & Craft Show? Titchfield Community Centre Mill Street Titchfield Fareham PO14 4AB
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
What are the dates and times for the 2026 Titchfield Art & Craft Show? Friday 10th April, 19:00 to 21:30 (Preview Evening, entrance by purchased ticket only) Saturday 11th April, 10:00 to 17:00 Sunday 12th April, 10:00 to 16:00
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
Is there an entrance cost for the Art and Craft Shows? Yes, we charge £2 per person (no concessions) as all the entrance monies go directly to our charities.
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Where can I park? There is parking at the Community Centre which is free of charge. Alternatively there are some spaces in the village centre which are a short walk away or Barry’s Meadow which is situated on Southampton Hill, Fareham, PO14 4EH and is run by Fareham Borough Council.
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When does entry open for the Art Show? The Application Form will be live on the website week commencing 12 January 2026.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
When do entries close for the Art Show? We strongly encourage artists to apply as early as possible as we will close once we reach capacity and/or on 13 February but will close some sections of the Show once we have reached our wall capacity.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
Will I receive confirmation that I have been accepted? No, you will not receive an email acceptance. If you are able to complete the form, email it back and pay us then you should expect that you have been successful. We do not curate the applications for the Art Show meaning that we are happy to hear from anyone who wishes to apply; professional or amateur.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
What am I able to submit for the Art Show? -You can exhibit up to 3 items to be hung on the walls/boards of the Main Hall/Meon Room. The total size limit for wall art is 70cm x 50cm, landscape or portrait. We can sometimes accept work that it is larger, heavy or delicate, please enquire via tacsenquiries@gmail.com -You can submit up to 6 miniatures (small artworks which can be hung on a wall). The maximum size for miniatures is 15cm x 15cm. -You can submit up to 6 portfolios (please label them whether they are unframed prints or originals). These must be wrapped in cellophane/cello. -You can submit up to 25 greetings cards. These must be individually wrapped in cellophane and labelled in denominations of 50p. You must have your name visible on these.
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What are the costs/maximum sizes for exhibiting in the Art Show? -Each hung picture costs £2.50 per item to exhibit and if you sell your artwork then we take a commission of 25% of the sales value. You can submit up to 3 pieces of artwork and the maximum size is 70cm x 50cm, either landscape or portrait. -Each miniature (small artworks which can be hung on a wall) costs £1.50 per item to exhibit and if you sell your artwork then we take a commission of 25% of the sales value. You can submit up to 6 pieces of artwork and the maximum size is 15cm x 15cm. -Portfolios (unframed prints or originals) cost £1.00 per item to exhibit and if you sell your artwork then we take a commission of 25% of the sales value. You can submit up to 6 portfolios, these must be wrapped in clear film or a cello for protection. -You can submit greetings cards to sell on our racks. The cost to enter greetings cards is a £5.00 flat rate up to a maximum of 25 cards. Cards will be displayed and they must be labelled with their price and clearly marked with your name. If this is not completed then we will not be able to accept your greetings cards. Please price your cards in multiples of 50p and if possible keep to a single price to help us with our admin on drop off day. There is no commission charged on greetings cards.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
When do applications open for the Craft Show? The Application Form will be live on the website from 7 January 2026.
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When do applications close for the Craft Show? We will close the application process at noon on 2 February 2026.
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What type of crafts am I allowed to sell? We ask that everything you sell on your stand is made by you and is not imported or bought from a third party. We have previously had artisans selling from the following categories: textiles, glass, ceramics, handbags, wood and jewellery. We would be very interested to hear from any sellers of hand-poured candles, soap makers or handmade cosmetic products.
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What are the costs for exhibiting in the Craft Show? Single table cost for the weekend is £75.00 (single table size approx. 2m by 1.2m and includes the table and chairs) 1.5 table cost for the weekend is £100.00 (1.5 table size approx. 3m by 1.2m and includes the table and chairs) Double table cost for the weekend is £120.00 (double table size approx. 4m by 1.2m and includes the table and chairs). Electricity will be charged at £5.00 for the weekend but cannot be guaranteed.
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What is Building Control and why do I need it?
When will I hear whether I have been accepted for the Craft Show? You will be informed soon after the applications close if you are successful in securing a space.
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What is the Private View? Each Show has the eagerly awaited Private View (PV). This is always the Friday before the Show opens to the general public. This year it will be Friday 10th November 19:00 – 21:30 and costs just £10. For this price you will get a ticket for one alcoholic or soft drink and canapes will be served throughout the evening. You will be able to view and purchase the art and craft on the PV evening which is before the general public has a chance over the weekend. You will be able to see guest demos too in both the art and craft areas and get to speak to many of the artists and other people who are interested in all things art/craft. Sales of tickets for the Private View is via the website. There is a limit on the number of tickets so we always say make sure you buy yours sooner rather than later. All exhibiting artists who wish to attend the Private View are required to purchase a ticket(s). They will also be on sale directly through the venue; The Titchfield Community Centre.
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Can I bring my dog? We are sorry but the venue does not allow dogs, just well behaved guide dogs.
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