Open Call for Art: CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES

Calling all artists who push the boundaries of textile and visual arts. "CONTEMPORARY 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: 9 March 2025

Announcement: By March 10th, notification by email

Exhibition dates: 21 March - 1 April 2025

Private View: Friday 21st of March, 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 60cm x 80cm (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, Fred's Bar & Vinyl and the artist studios The Artspace in the Old Fox Yard Courtyard.

These creative spaces are all integral components of the Old Fox Yard and the social life of Stowmarket.