Artists are invited to submit work that explore the diverse strands we spin in our lives. The threads that connects us through our experiences, humanity, gender, friendship and relationship; across the division of country, culture, language, religion and much more. To explore the rich tapestry woven from the myriad experiences of our individual lives.

Venue:  Espacio Gallery, 159 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E2 DG

Percentage of commission on all sales will be donated to a charity in support of women (to be determined before exhibition).

Dates to Remember

Open for submission: 7 May 2016
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2016
Selection Notification: 21  December 2016
Submission Fee: £45 1-4 pieces of work, 1 or 2 pieces will be chosen.

Conditions to proposed artwork

• Works cannot be larger than 100 x 100 cm including frame and must not be smaller than 40 x 40 cm along the longest dimension.
• Textile and installation submissions accepted.
• If selected, all work must be received in exhibition ready condition. All work must be stretched and framed.
• D-rings attached in the back for hanging, please do not attached any strings or wire to your work.

Selection process

A Selection Committee will review all submissions and select works for the exhibition.

Use the button below to pay the submission fee. Include your PayPal transaction ID (provided after you make the payment by PayPal) with each piece of work you submit.

Note that you can make submit between 1 and 4 pieces of work with each submission fee.

Terms and Conditions

• There are no restrictions based on age, training or nationality.
• Can submit up to 4 different artworks, of any medium from paintings, photography, mosaic, mixed media, and textile. If selected, one will be chosen for exhibition.
• Works cannot be larger than 100 x 100 cm including frame and must not be smaller than 40 x 40 cm along the longest dimension.
• If selected, all work must be received in exhibition ready condition, all canvas work must be stretched and photographs framed, D-rings attached in the back for hanging.
• Works received without D-rings, and unframed will not be exhibited.
• Must be the owner and the work(s) submitted are of their own origination. The Artist must hold all moral and intellectual property rights.
• The organisers or gallery will not be liable for any loss or damage to any artworks physically submitted at any point.
• We recommend that the Artist insure their artwork, especially in transit and while being exhibited
• Artist accept that all work submitted will be available for sale in the exhibition(s) and on our website until the end of the period, the artwork is collected.
• There is a 20% commission on all sales
• The organiser will take payment from the buyer of the artwork and, once payment is received, will pay the artist minus the 20% commission on total sale price.
• All Artists agree that we may reproduce their work, only in association with the exhibition (including press/publicity/website and catalogue and any other printed or digital material, advertising the exhibitions).

• Artists who are UK based and are resident of the EU are welcome to submit work.  You have a responsibility to register and account for UK VAT with H.M. Revenue & Customs if your work is sold at the exhibition

• Artists without a UK residence (known as 'NETPs' - non-established taxable persons) can find further details on 'NETP' status and how to register for VAT at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk, (Notice 700/1) under the heading 'Should I be registered for VAT?' 

• Artists submitting work from any countries outside UK and EU must be registered before submitting your work online.

• Please address any questions you may have to the VAT Helpline on tel. no. 0845 010 9000 or, if your call is from outside the UK, +44 2920501 261.

• All artworks must be collected by the Artist on 12 March 2017
• Please note that we do not offer refunds for entries.
• Gallery Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Private View: Thursday, 2 March 2017, 6 - 9pm
Special Event: International Women's Day - 8 March 2017 2 - 5pm