Book tickets for Collect 2025

Collect – the craft arena’s leading annual international exhibition – takes place from 28 February to 2 March 2025 at Somerset House in London. Presented by the Crafts Council, this year marks the 21st edition of the fair.

A total of 40 prestigious British and overseas galleries and organisations will be showcasing an array of top quality craftsmanship, with pieces made by 400 living artists.

In addition, Collect Open, featuring pioneering craft installations by individual artists and collectives, returns this year, with works spread throughout the exhibition spaces. Glass artist Rebecca Tanda from Austria, who works with flameworking and pate de verre, will be displaying her glass work in the Open.

For the first time, the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and the Society of Designer Craftsmen (SDC) will join forces to present ‘Fresh Focus’, celebrating the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression. Presenting as part of this special edition showcase will be SDC member Fabrizia Bazzo (architectural stained glass) and Laura Quinn (QEST scholar) who uses glassblowing and lampworking to create her sculptures.

Galleries representing glass artists’ work that are taking part in this year’s exhibition include: Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA); Design Nation; First of March; Flow Gallery; Gallery Sklo (South Korea); Joanna Bird Contemporary Collections; London Glassblowing; PIK’D (Lebanon), and Vessel Gallery.

The range of disciplines and materials at Collect includes glass, ceramics, lacquer, furniture, art jewellery, metalwork, textile and fibre, wood and paper, and pieces embracing more unusual materials, such as resin, beeswax, denim and plastics, plus reused and repurposed materials.

“At a time when contemporary craft has never been more sought after, Collect continues to be the authority, and only fair, dedicated to presenting established and new galleries showcasing the freshest and most exciting contemporary craft in today’s market. Alongside some of the biggest names, there are newer artists to discover,

revealing the breadth of craft skills today. The fair continues to be a vital market incubator connecting galleries, dealers and artists with high net worth collectors, interior designers and more, and we very much look forward to welcoming visitors to this next edition,” commented Isobel Dennis, Collect Fair Director.

Please check in advance with the individual gallery which artists will be showcased at Collect 2025 if you are hoping to see particular work.

Somerset House is located on the banks of the Thames at the Strand, London WC2R 1LA.

Collect 2025 opening times:
Thursday 27 February: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 28 February: 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday 1 March: 11:00 – 18:00
Sunday 2 March: 11:00 – 18:00

Bookable entry slots are in place to manage visitor flow.

Ticket prices:
General Admission: £29.00
Early Bird (limited availability): £23.00
Concession (with valid ID): £18.00
Private view day: £70.00
Private view evening: £45.00

A complimentary copy of the fair catalogue will be available at the fair whilst stocks last.

Tickets for Collect 2025 can be booked via this link from 15 January 2025.

Image: Glass vessel by Laura Quinn, who will be showing in ‘Fresh Focus’, curated by QEST and SDC.