“CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES” Art Exhibition

Calling all artists who push the boundaries of textile and visual arts. "CONTEMPORAY TEXTILES" will be a show promoting textile artists and art enthusiasts who explore the versatile form of textile art through sculpture, installation, video, object, and performance, among other mediums. Submitted artworks will have to be based on the textile element through its concept, technique, and material used.

Dates:

Application submission deadline: 14 April 2025

Announcement: By April 15th, notification by email

Exhibition dates: 25 April - 6 May 2025

Private View: Friday 25th of April, 6 pm to 8 pm

Please make sure that you have read through the submission's guidelines and rules properly before submitting your work.

Wall work must not exceed 50cm x 70cm (to include any mount/frame). 

3D work should have a maximum footprint of 60cm x 60cm x 100cm.

Images

  • You can submit up to 10 images, max 4MB each, for consideration.

  • You can also send us links to your videos and performances.


Acceptance into the exhibition:

  • Successful applicants will be notified by email.

  • Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping their works to us by using reliable couriers to ensure timely delivery. 

  • Digital and videos will be displayed digitally on a 46" monitor in our art gallery at Fox Yard Studio. Files of selected works can be sent to us by email or by WeTransfer.


Costs:

  • £30 per selected work.

  • As well as having a physical presence, artworks will be featured online.


Who:

Artists at all levels. All media types are welcome.

Applicants are not required to be local.  All works are to be presentable, framed (if applicable) and delivered under the responsibility of each selected artist by the given deadlines. 

More information:

  • The theme is open to interpretation.

  • We offer you a platform to showcase, promote and sell your artworks via our art gallery and our Instagram via Art Magnitude.

  • Submitting your work is free of charge,

  • There is a 25% commission on Sales for physical works.

  • If artists are not able to collect unsold works after the show has ended, we can return your works to you by courier or post.


Location:

Fox Yard Studio - Art Gallery
6 Old Fox Yard 
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1AB

Fox Yard Studio - Art Gallery provides a unique and inspiring space for artists to showcase their work.

Located in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, our gallery is committed to fostering a vibrant arts community. We form part of the Design Quarter of Stowmarket, which includes the Modece Architects, the arts bar Pallet and the artist studios The Artspace. These creative spaces are all integral components of the Old Fox Yard and the social life of Stowmarket.

 

to submit your work:

Work examples for this opportunity will be required.

Submit up to 5 images by email to info@foxyardstudio.art

Please indicate the name of the Open Call “CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES” in the subject line.

How to prepare your files for submission:

File names:

Submitted Images must named appropriately.

Example:

The image titled ‘The Perfect Moment by the artist Jack Right’ would have this file name: ‘Right_ThePerfectMoment.jpg’;

The second untitled image by the artist Jack Right: ‘Right_Untitled_2.jpg’.

In the body of your submission e-mail please include:

  1. Your full name (and artist name if required);

  2. Your city and country;

  3. Your website address (if you have one);

  4. Social media account handles (e.g. for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other):

  5. Titles of all included images with the corresponding file names, with medium, year, selling price. Please ensure you NAME YOUR IMAGES THE SAME AS YOU WRITE THEM IN THE EMAIL. Example below:

    Name of work:

    Size:

    Medium:

    Selling price:

  6. The actual or desired size of work when framed / ready to hang (in cm – not inches please)

  7. Please upload your curriculum vitae and any other supporting information that you feel would enhance this application.

 

Image to send in

Please send clear photos of your artwork.  If the file sizes are too big for email, please use www.wetransfer.com to send them, ensuring you send all the relevant information along with this.

OPTION 2:

A link to an online portal and submission form via CuratorSpace:

Opportunity details | OPEN CALL FOR ART: CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES | CuratorSpace

Contact:

For further information, please contact info@foxyardstudio.art