Applications are now open for Collect 2027, an annual art fair dedicated to contemporary craft and collectible design, organised by the ECA member Crafts Council UK. The event will take place at Somerset House in London from 26 to 28 February 2027, with preview days on 24 and 25 February.
Entering its 23rd year, Collect focuses on museum-quality work. Exhibitors present their makers to an audience of around 10,000 visitors, including museum curators, interior designers, art buyers, and private collectors. Displays span a wide range of materials, including ceramics, textiles, glass, metal, wood, lacquer, and experimental mediums.
The fair invites applications from galleries, dealers, and design collectives that represent established or emerging artists working in contemporary craft or collectible design. All applications are reviewed by an external advisory panel. Selections are based on the roster of represented artists and the proposed curation in response to the architecture of Somerset House. Applicants who complete the application form and pay the fee by Sunday, 26 July 2026, are eligible for a 10% discount on their exhibition space, while Sunday, 2 August 2026 is the final deadline to apply.
Collectible design by Vadim Kibardin and artwork by Valeria Isyak, presented by Mia Karlova Galerie at Collect 2026. Photography: Shin Miura