“Left, Right, and Everything In Between” is a small-scale exhibition for disabled artists, prioritising A5 prints (A3 max). The theme focuses on journeys, detours, and different ways of navigating the world. It reflects how disabled artists often create our own paths, inviting viewers to rethink movement, making, and belonging.

Artist Call-Out: “Left, Right, and Everything In Between”
Curated by The Upside Down Lens
Brighton, UK — Dates TBC (Proposed: 15–21 December 2025)

This is an early call for expressions of interest while final dates are being confirmed with the venue.

About The Upside Down Lens

The Upside Down Lens is the creative identity of Em Pickford, a disabled artist and photographer based in Brighton.

I make work one-handed, exploring themes of identity, adaptation, belonging, and the ways disabled people navigate spaces not designed for us.

I’m committed to community-centred practice, working with disabled and marginalised groups both in the UK and internationally.

This exhibition is my first time curating, and I am dedicated to doing so with openness, care, and accessibility at the forefront.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAYMENT

Payment will not be requested before the venue is fully confirmed.
This call-out is primarily for expressions of interest, and the aim is to be fully transparent throughout the process.

Exhibition Overview

“Left, Right, and Everything In Between” is a small-scale exhibition centering disabled artists whose work explores journeys, detours, adaptation, and the many ways we navigate a world not always built with us in mind.

The show highlights the creative routes disabled artists carve for ourselves- physically, conceptually, and emotionally.

Who We’re Looking For

Disabled artists working in:

• Small-scale prints (A5 prioritised; A3 max)
• Small canvas works (A3 max)
• Small-scale sculpture (lightweight, limited space; must relate clearly to the theme)
• Unfortunately, we cannot accept film, video, or large-scale work due to venue constraints.

If submitting an A3 piece, only one piece can be accepted due to size limits.

NO COMMISSIONS TAKEN ON SALES — artists keep 100% of their sales.

Participation Details
Seeking: 12–15 UK-based artists (maximum 20 participants)
Artwork limit: Up to 2 pieces per artist

Participation fee:

£25 for 1 piece
£30 for 2 pieces

(Covers venue hire, lighting, and promotional costs.)
Shipping: Artists are responsible for their own shipping costs.
Location: Brighton, UK
Exhibition Dates: To be confirmed (provisional 15–21 December 2025)
 
Theme - “Left, Right, and Everything In Between”

Work responding to:

• Navigating the world differently
• Adaptation and detours
• Embodied experience
• Accessibility and inaccessibility
• Journey mapping or forging new routes
• Personal or political relationships to movement, space, or “fitting in”
   

Additional Information for Applicants

Proposed Venue

The exhibition is planned for The Fishing Quarter Gallery, Brighton Seafront (dates TBC).
This venue is located directly on the busy promenade between Brighton Pier and the i360 one of Brighton’s highest footfall areas.

Footfall & Visitor Numbers

While footfall varies by weather and season, the Fishing Quarter typically experiences:

High daily pedestrian traffic
Hundreds of passers-by per day, especially in December
Increased walk-ins during weekends and holiday periods
More precise figures will be shared if provided by the venue.

Artwork Sales

Artworks will be available for sale.
No commission will be taken: artists keep 100% of all sales.
Artists can provide their own prices and QR codes/contact details.

What the Participation Fee Covers

To ensure full transparency, your participation fee includes:

• Exhibition space at a Brighton seafront gallery
• Lighting, basic display materials, and installation
• Full curatorial planning and exhibition design
• Promotional posters, flyers, and digital graphics
• Social media promotion for each selected artist
• Optional inclusion in a printed + digital exhibition zine (no extra fee)
• No sales commission
• Accessibility-focused communication and reasonable adjustments
• Participation in a curated exhibition centering disabled artists
• Social Media Exposure
• Press coverage cannot be guaranteed but is actively being pursued to support participating artists.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• 1–2 artwork images (or clear descriptions if not yet complete)
• Artwork dimensions, medium, and display requirements
• A short explanation of how your work connects to the theme
• Your location (for shipping planning)
• Any access needs you’d like us to be aware of
   

Deadline

10 December

(Early submissions will be prioritised due to the short turnaround.)
If Selected

You will receive:

• Confirmation of acceptance
• Payment details
• Venue and exhibition information
• Shipping/delivery instructions
• Exhibition schedule and promotional plans

This opportunity is an Expression of Interest until venue confirmation.

Thank you so much for your interest!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.