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Call to curators. Lea Bridge Gallery, London

Deadline: 03/05/2026

City: London  |  Region: London  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Stephen Keane

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Curators are invited to submit proposals for a group exhibition at the Lea Bridge Gallery, a new space adjoining the Grade II–listed Lea Bridge Library in East London. Opening in January 2026, The primary focus of the gallery is painting.

We invite proposals for group a exhibition with a minimum of 10 confirmed artists. 

The exhibition must be curated around a strong, cohesive theme that clearly communicates the connection between the works on display.

The primary focus of the gallery is painting. But open to all types of art.

The hanging space works best with 2D artwork.

All proposals are subject to review and acceptance by the gallery team.

Details & Terms:

Proposal:

200-400 words, title, theme text and URLs or images of artwork for artists confirmed.

Exhibition duration:

Typically 4 weeks.

Hanging system:

Use of the existing system only – no drilling, but you can also use Velcro strips for light artworks.

Artwork size:

Max height 60cm.

Cost: 

£50 admin fee per show

Commission on sales: 

30% to the gallery



Risk:

The gallery and library accept no responsibility for loss or damage to the artwork.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Curators and artists wishing to curate exhibitions.
When is the deadline?
May 3rd 2026.
How many works can I submit?
Please submit a selection of artworks that support the proposal, max 10 artworks to get an idea of the work proposed
How much does it cost?
£50 admin fee per show
Are there payments to artists?
No
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm.
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Social media promotion, but the curators are primarily responsible for promotion - creating a flyer, press release and listings for the artworks.
Do I need to be present?
Yes for the opening and 2/3 days to meet visitors. But not daily.
How do you decide on proposals?
Based on the quality of the theme, artist and artwork. All proposals are subject to review and acceptance by the gallery team.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
4-week exhibition.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Exhibitions that are curated around a strong, cohesive theme that clearly communicates the connection between the works on display. The primary focus of the gallery is painting. But open to all types of art. The hanging space works best with 2D artwork.

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