visit our first pop-up
open art shop, January 2026
A curated boutique of Art + handmade Treasures, where visitors can explore and buy from established and emerging creatives.
📍 Where:
JM Gallery, 230 Portobello Road, London W11 1LJ
🗓 When:
Thursday 29 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
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Open Art Shop Schedule 🗓
Thursday 29 January
🕚 11:00am – 4:00pm | Preview Hours
A quieter time to explore the shop at your own pace.
🎉 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Opening Night
Celebrate our launch:
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✍️ Typewritten poems on demand
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🎨 Meet the exhibiting artists
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🤍 Meet the Open Art Spaces team
Friday 30 January
🛍 10:00am – 9:00pm | Shop Open
Buying and browsing throughout the day.
🖊 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Live Portraits
Fashion illustrator and painter Natasha Joseph will be drawing live.
No pre-booking needed — the shop remains open throughout.
🖊 5:00pm – 9:00pm | Live Portrait Sketches
Stylised hand-drawn portraits on demand by Velly Miller in just 10 minutes.
Saturday 31 January
🛍 10:00am – 9:00pm | Shop Open
Buying and browsing throughout the day.
🐶 12:00pm – 7:00pm | Dog Portraits
Dog portrait artist Jeff Yeung (@dogsbyjeff) will be drawing your pooches on demand.
No pre-booking needed — the shop remains open throughout.
Sunday 1 February
🛍 10:00am – 3:00pm | Shop Open
Last chance for buying and browsing.
🖨 10:00am – 3:00pm | Screen Print Station
Printmaker Issy Duggan will be upcycling your items with our screen-printing service.
Bring your own item or purchase one of our totes on the day.
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What is the Open Art Shop?
Our first-ever pop-up shop at JM Gallery on the iconic Portobello Road — one of London’s most famous and vibrant cultural destinations, right in the heart of Notting Hill.
The Open Art Shop is an exciting new initiative by Open Art Spaces, designed to showcase independent, contemporary artists and makers in a professional retail environment.
Our aim is to create an accessible, welcoming space where visitors can discover and buy original pieces directly from emerging and established creatives, in a high-traffic location with excellent visibility.
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open art shop faqs
What is the Open Art Shop?
The Open Art Shop is a unique indoor art event coming in January 2026, where emerging artists showcase and sell their contemporary artwork to collectors and art enthusiasts.
When and where is the Open Art Shop?
The Open Art Shop runs from 29 January – 1 February 2026 at a new indoor venue: JM Gallery, 230 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LJ.
Who can participate in the Open Art Shop?
The Open Art Shop welcomes anyone looking to exhibit and sell their creative work in a supportive, accessible environment. If you’ve made it, you can apply with it!
Can I buy art at the Open Art Shop?
Yes! The Open Art Shop is the perfect place to discover and buy original artworks and goods directly from talented emerging artists.
How can artists apply to exhibit?
Artists can apply through our website. Subscribe to the Open Art Spaces newsletter to receive application information and deadlines.
Is the Open Art Shop suitable for first-time exhibitors?
Absolutely! The event is first-time friendly, offering guidance and support to help new artists confidently showcase their work.
Do I need tickets to attend the Open Art Shop?
Entry is free.
Are there any pricing guidelines?
Accessibility is a key value for us, so we select pieces at a range of price points. More information on pricing can be found in our Show Information Pack.
Where can I find more information?
For more tips and details, check out our Information Pack or subscribe to our Insight Newsletter for more practical tips to enter the art world with confidence, and approachable ideas for growing your craft.
if i apply, do i have to be there the whole time?
No, you don’t need to be there. You’ll just need to drop off your work and collect it (if unsold) at the times specified in our Show Information Pack—we’ll take care of everything else! That said, we highly recommend attending opening night to meet fellow exhibiting artists and network.
what's included in the exhibiting fee?
The exhibiting fee guarantees your work will be showcased in a prime location on London’s Portobello Road, open to the public.
Selected artists will benefit from:
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Display space within JM Gallery, a bright, professional venue on Portobello Road.
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Curated presentation of your work within a beautifully designed pop-up retail environment.
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Sales support from our on-site team (no need to be present).
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Marketing and promotion through Open Art Spaces’ channels, including social media, newsletters, and our exhibition catalogue.
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An invite to our opening night, complete with wine and a professional photographer capturing the event.
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A complimentary two-month upgrade to our Insights Newsletter — packed with actionable tips, opportunities, and creative career ideas.
100%
of participating artists would work with Open Art Spaces again.