The Community Arts & Crafts Show
Preview Evening
Friday 23rd April 2027 - 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).
About
Welcome to the annual Titchfield Art & Craft Show – showcasing talents from our local artists and makers.
We are pleased to announce that the 53rd Titchfield Art & Craft Show will be back on Friday 23rd April for the much awaited Preview Evening (entry by ticket only) and then on
Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th 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 featured 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, there were in the region of 500+ hung pieces of artwork, including traditional media, miniatures, digital and sculptures.
Featuring the work of over 250 local artists, the 2026 show saw hundreds of portfolios (unframed originals or prints) and a huge selection of greetings cards. Additionally, there were 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 53rd year and is a very much anticipated and well-loved exhibition in the area. In 2026, we attracted over 1,400 visitors over the show weekend with customer attendance from many areas including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and further afield.
Children's Competition
Each year, the Children's Competition features 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 five years.
The pictures exhibited are an eclectic mix of subjects and styles, mirroring the mix of artwork on display in the main exhibition. We liaise with teachers from the two schools, enabling them to each select 16 pictures that they would like to put forward. Often, these will be part of the children's art curriculum.
There are three groups in the competition ensuring that the younger and older entrants are competing in a fair way.
Throughout the show, visitors select their favourite picture from each of the 3 categories and place their votes in a box on the stage. Voting closes at 2pm for these to be counted and the winners announced at around 3pm on the Sunday of the Show.
We are lucky to have two long term sponsors for the competition; Penny Farthing Gallery in Botley who kindly frame the three winning pictures, one from each group. The other is The Art Society Solent whose Chair picks their favourite and awards an art-related prize.
A couple of months after the Show we visit the schools at an assembly and present certificates to all of the children who have had pictures on display. We also present the framed winning pictures and the Art Society Solent prizes.
We are proud to encourage young artists, some of whom go on to exhibit in the main competition years later. We have even inspired one young artist who won her category in the children's competition and only 5 years later won 'Best in Show' in the main Art Show!
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!
2026 Highlights
2026 saw the 52nd Titchfield Art & Craft Show - which is one of the longest running in the Solent area. With the new committee in their second year at the helm, some changes were made. 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 2026 Show.
1000
Exhibition
Visitors
75
Submitting Artists
350
Pieces of Artwork
200
Art
Portfolios
1
Craft
Stalls
Debut Art Exhibitor - Highly Commended,
Best in Show
‘Feathers of Fortitude’
Shelley Tanner (Acrylics)
Shelley had never exhibited her work in public before the Titchfield Art & Craft Show 2026. She was so glad that she did as this amazing picture was snapped up as well as most of her miniatures! She brought her family along during the weekend to see her work which was an immensely proud moment.
Main Show Picture
'Pastel Coloured Nightmare'
Helena Heath (Gouache)
Helena is an extremely popular local artist from Gosport. Not only is she an established tatooist but she is known for her pigeon pictures, street art and just about anything arty you could think of. She also has a fantasic gallery space just off the Gosport High Street.
Main show picture
'Revival'
Em Trickle (Acrylics)
Em is known far and wide for her super talent - trains, planes and automobiles (but not necessarily in that order!) This picture was bought during the weekend and we're not surprised, there's so much to see that we'd never tire of having it on our wall. Congrats Em!
Highly Commended in: Photography & Digital
‘Titchfield’
The Hill Head Gallery
Ros Clarke, owner of The Hill Head Gallery, is a local mixed media artist who specialises in illustration and character work. Last year she decided to exhibit pictures from her new collection and was thrilled when they were all snapped up by local buyers. She said "I think that by exhibiting work that was relevant to Titchfield was a strong motivator for them selling. Also, one was bought by a returning customer which was really fantastic."
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Highly Commended in: Photography & Digital
Photograph by
David Brims
David says of his work: “I want to create images that express something and do not try to make an accurate record of what was there. I manipulate the images using Lightroom and Photoshop and indeed anything else to enhance the result.”
Exhibit at our 2027 Show
The much anticipated 53rd Titchfield Art & Craft Show will return in 2027.
During the 2026 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.
Please come back soon to apply for April 2027.
Artist Entry Form
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026.
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
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026.
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.
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 28th 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.
Beautiful handmade items from Ping and lily
Ping is known to many for her detailed and whimsical pictures, brooches and other wonderful pieces. Many of her customers comment that they always receive compliments regarding her creations, whether its wearable or for the home.
New Artisan Textile Artist
Loopy Katie
Meet Loopy Katie (Katie Hunt/Williamson), new to us in 2026. Katie is a textile maker based on Hayling Island near Portsmouth. She specialises in crochet, colour work, sewing and handmade textile arts. We loved the fact that during the weekend her beautiful ponchos seemed to be starting a fabulous new trend!
Our Second 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Titchfield Art & Craft Show?
It is an annual show which begun in 1974. The Show is held in Titchfield in the south of Hampshire and usually takes place over a weekend in April. It provides a fantastic opportunity for artists, crafters and photographers to showcase their work. Featured art comes from across many mediums, including wall hung sculptures, miniature pictures and greeting cards. Every piece that is exhibited is available to purchase (except entries into the children's competition).
Each category is judged by an independent expert in their field, and the Show also features guest demo artists throughout the weekend and preview evening, that kicks the Show off. The Show also has several rooms filled with artisan crafters at the top of their profession, bringing beautifully crafted products. We usually have makers from ceramics, glassware, textiles, jewellery and much more.
The Show also has a refreshment section - a small seated area selling hot and cold drinks, delicious cakes and savouries, provided by our local bakery in Stubbington.
Where is the Titchfield Art & Craft Show?
Titchfield Community Centre
Mill Street
Titchfield
Fareham
PO14 4AB
When is the Titchfield Art & Craft Show?
Friday 23rd April 2027, 19:00 to 21:30 (Preview Evening - ticket only)
Saturday 24th April 2027, 10:00 to 17:00
Sunday 25th April 2027, 10:00 to 16:00
Is there an entrance fee to the Show?
Yes, there is an entrance fee of £2 per person (no consessions available) and all monies go directly to our charities.
Where can I park?
There is parking at the Titchfield Community Centre where the Show takes place. If the car park appears full, please be patient as it is very fluid with visitors coming and going frequently. Alternatively, there are parking spaces in the village centre which are a short walk away, or at Barry's Meadow which is situated on Southampton Hill, Fareham, PO14 4EH and run by Fareham Borough Council.
When are the application dates?
Both the applications for artists and crafters are closed for 2026.
What am I able to submit for the Show?
You can exhibit up to 3 items to be hung in the Main Hall and Meon Room. The total size limit for wall art is 70cm x 50cm, landscape or portrait. We can sometimes accept work that is larger, heavier or more delicate. Please enquire via tacsenquiries@gmail.com.
You can submit up to 6 miniatures - small artwork which can be hung. The maximum size is 15cm x 15cm. Up to 6 portfolios can be submitted. These must be wrapped in cellophane. Up to 25 greeting cards can also be submitted. These must be individually wrapped in cellophane and labelled in denominations of 50p. Your name must be visible on these.
What are the costs for exhibiting?
Each hung picture costs £2.50 to exhibit. Each miniature costs £1.50 to exhibit. Portfolios (unframed prints or originals) cost £1.00 per item to exhibit. The cost to enter greeting cards to sell on our racks is a flat £5.00 rate, with a maximum of 25 cards.
If you successfully sell a piece of artwork, miniture or portfolio the Show will take 25% commission of the sales value. There is no commission on greeting cards.
What crafts can I sell at the Show?
Anything you sell on your stand must be made by you and not be imported or bought from a third party. Artisans tend to sell from the following categories: textiles, glass, ceramics, handbags, wood and jewellery.
What are the costs for exhibiting crafts?
A single craft table for the weekend is £75.00 (approximately 2m by 1.2m) and includes chairs. One and a half tables is £100.00 (approximately 3m by 1.2) and includes chairs. A double table is £120.00 (approximately 4m by 1.2m) and includes chairs. Electricity will be charged at £5.00 for the weekend.
What is the Private View Evening?
The Private View (PV) evening is always the Friday immediately before the Show takes place. This year it takes place on Friday 23rd April, 19:00 to 21:30. It is open to the general public and costs just £10.00. The ticket price includes one alcoholic or soft drink and canapes will be served throughout the evening. Tickets can be purchased here. The evening also presents an opportunity to mix and chat with some of the artists and see guest demos.
All exhibiting artists who wish to attend the Private Viewing are required to purchase a ticket.
Can I bring my dog to the Show?
We are very sorry, but the venue does not allow dogs, just well behaved guide dogs.
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