Liverpool’s celebrated art fair returns to the Royal Liver Building this summer, inviting artists to submit work for its most ambitious edition yet.
Liverpool Art Fair will open to the public on 12th June and run until 26th July 2026, operating 7 days a week from 12-5pm at the iconic Royal Liver Building. Now in its 12th year, the event continues its mission to make art accessible to everyone, with pieces starting at just £25 and a price cap of £2,500, including a substantial section dedicated to works under £250.
Artist submissions open Monday 16th March and close on 26th April, with successful artists notified in early May.
Last year’s fair was the most successful to date, with 191 artists exhibiting, over 50% selling their work, and sales increasing 61% from the previous year. Almost 9,000 people visited the 2025 event, an 83% increase on 2024, bringing the total number of visitors since 2012 to nearly 70,000, with almost 2,700 artists showcased over the fair’s history.
The fair’s lineup will be selected by an expert panel combining fresh perspectives with returning expertise. Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Audiences and Media at National Museums Liverpool, brings over 25 years of museums and heritage experience. Joining him are returning panellists Sarah Lovell, Lead Officer for Culture at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and sculptor Faith Bebbington, who has worked from her Liverpool studio since 1993 creating dynamic public sculptures from recycled materials.
Liverpool Art Fair is open to all artists living within a 35-mile radius of Liverpool, providing a vital platform for both emerging and established creators to connect with art buyers. The event has consistently helped artists sell their first pieces, with the accessible price points and prominent waterfront location creating an ideal environment for discovering and purchasing original art.
“We’re delighted to open submissions for our 12th year,” says Lucy Byrne, Managing Director of dot-art, the organisers of the event. “Last year’s success showed the incredible appetite for affordable, locally-sourced art, and we’re excited to showcase another exceptional selection of regional talent this summer.”
How to Submit
Artists can submit their work via the online form at liverpoolartfair.com/submit/ from 16th March to 26th April. A submission fee of £6 per piece applies, and successful artists will be notified in early May.
Liverpool Art Fair 2026
Dates: 12th June – 26th July 2026
Location: Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool
Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 12-5pm
Entry: FREE
Artist Submissions: 16th March – 26th April
Submission Fee: £6 per piece
Artists Notified: Early May
