Exhibit at The Base's Festival of Arts & Crafts 2025
We are looking for artists, makers and creators to join us for our annual celebration of arts, crafts and artisan food and drink!
Our annual Festival of Arts & Crafts grows in size and ambition year on year, and 2025 is no different. Come and be a part of this highly regarded fair - we're thrilled to announce that applications are now OPEN!
The market element of the Festival will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 and will surround The Base building creating a village of talented makers for our visitors to peruse.
Stall rates for 2025:
- £60 - one day pitch fee
- £110 - two day pitch fee
- £10: Table (6ft x 2.5ft) and chairs (x2) hire per day
- Food vendors, please contact Camilla Dingee (Gallery & Events Coordinator) directly here
To apply to join us at the biggest dedicated arts and crafts event in West Berkshire in 2025, simply click the button below and complete the form. The deadline for applications is 8pm on Monday 21 April 2025.
When asked "what was your favourite aspect of exhibiting at the Festival?" our stallholders said...
“Really positive, friendly atmosphere and people, right through from the organisers to exhibitors and visitors :)”
“The visitors understand the skill and craft involved in my work and are knowledgeable and interesting.”
“The positivity of the organisers and the level of footfall at the event.”
“The vibe and feeling of the event and also the fantastic customers who appreciate handmade goods and the effort that goes into making them!”
“Well organised, great atmosphere, good visitor numbers.”
“Friendly neighbours, excellent organisation, friendly and helpful staff, plenty of visitors”
“Great organisation , friendly management who valued feedback, marvellous range of crafts and appreciative customers.”
previous Festival of ARts & Crafts...
In addition to the market, there will be a free to access art exhibition running from Sat 13 - Sun 28 September featuring local artists' work for sale, as well as taster workshops for visitors to have a go at learning something new whilst they're with us. Details about how to exhibit will be released soon - keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
We are looking for sponsorship to support the marketing of the event and to enable us to continue to grow - if you are interested in joining us and getting your brand seen by thousands of local people, please contact Steph Johnson (Gallery Manager) on stephj@cornexchangenew.co.uk
If you have any general questions about the Festival or require a Word document version of the application form, please email admin@thebasegreenham.co.uk and we will endeavour to reply as soon as possible.