Art at the Cathedral: Call for Local Submissions
In 2027, Southwark Cathedral will dedicate its Café exhibition programme to the work of local artists, creating a series of exhibitions celebrating the creativity and perspectives of artists connected to our wider community.
We are inviting artists with a strong connection to the Diocese of Southwark to submit proposals for an exhibition in the Cathedral Café.
The Diocese of Southwark covers South London and East Surrey, including communities across Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon, Bromley, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, and surrounding areas. You do not necessarily need to live in the Diocese, but you should be able to demonstrate a meaningful connection to a place, community or parish within it.
We are open to a wide range of artistic practices, provided the work is suitable for display in the Cathedral Café.
Artwork must be suitable for wall hanging. We are particularly interested in paintings, drawings, prints, photography and other two-dimensional work that can be safely and appropriately displayed on the Café walls.
Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026.
For more information, and to apply, visit our dedicated webpage.