Dreams & Nightmares- Call For Artists
Deadline: 04/09/2025City: London | Region: London | Country: United Kingdom | Boomer Gallery
Could dreams and nightmares be the potent driving force behind our creative processes, the mysterious catalysts igniting the flame of artistic inspiration?
A significant number of artists affirm this belief wholeheartedly.
Some find their deepest inspirations enveloped in the essence of dreams, immersing themselves in a blissful trance of creation.
This state transcends mere aspiration, becoming a surreal canvas where possibilities bloom endlessly, a place where the mind wanders, seeking the sublime, the ethereal, fostering an insatiable quest to reach heights previously unimagined, somehow, somewhere.
On the flip side, many others journey through the chilling domains of nightmares, a voyage marked by relentless internal conflicts and cold sweats that pierce the stillness of the night.
These artists find themselves wrestling with the darker fragments of their psyche, exploring into corners where fears manifest and insecurities gnaw persistently.
It’s a place where conflict brews, giving birth to creations steeped in raw, unfiltered emotion, art that doesn’t shy away from exposing the tumultuous storms raging within.
It serves as both an exploration and an exorcism of the deep-seated darkness that resides in the corners of the human spirit. Here, the beauty arises from the conflict, the chaos, offering a catharsis that is both profound and unsettling.
“I know, I’ve been there, I am still.”
“Casting light upon our opening event is the legendary art critic and historian, Sir Anthony Fawcett, who will give a talk on the exhibition theme.”
Sir Anthony began his career at Vogue at just eighteen and has since left a remarkable mark on the art world. He brought Man Ray to London in 1969, collaborated with John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, and Charles Saatchi, and created the Beck’s Art Sponsorship Programme.
He’s worked with artists like Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tracey Emin, and many others. Today, he continues shaping the art landscape through projects such as the Anthony Fawcett Archive in collaboration with Tate Gallery.
This exhibition aims to unearth the profound connections between the subconscious dream world and the pulsating, sometimes harrowing heartbeat of artistic creation, offering a sanctuary for reflection, resonance, and perhaps, revelation.
Gallery Space
Our gallery is located in one of the most iconic and visited areas in the world- the Tower Bridge district of London. Situated on Tooley Street, the historic link between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, we are just two minutes from both landmarks, four minutes from The Shard, and six minutes from the Tower of London, home to the Royal Crown Jewels.
With over 5 million people passing through Tooley Street each month, our gallery has become a celebrated destination.
Also- “Our gallery is proud to be one of the 4,000 blue-chip galleries listed on Artsy.”
Submission Guidelines
To apply, send us three images of your work (three different pieces), each with its title, size in cm, medium, price, and a short biography of no more than 150 words.
Eligible media include, but are not limited to, paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, prints, textiles, illustrations, digital art, Ai assisted art, poems, etc.
Application is free, but a £189 fee (including VAT) applies for each selected artist. This fee covers an extensive suite of benefits:
• Printed posters and brochures
• Admin support
• Graphic designer services
• Champagne & caviar at the opening event
• Professional photographer to document the event
• Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening
• Printing and framing for the artists who opt for that (printing and framing is included in the price).
Our exhibition catalogues are state-of-the-art. They present the artist's profile in a magazine-like format, making them valuable beyond the exhibition itself. The catalog will be permanently displayed on our website and continuously circulated by artists, art collectors, and enthusiasts.
We facilitate direct connections between artists and collectors and do not charge a commission. Each sale happens directly between the artist and the customer. If you would like us to broker the sale, a 20% VAT will be applied on top of your initial price so please take that into consideration when pricing your works.
Printing and Framing Support:
If you're an accepted artist facing difficulties shipping your work to us, you can send us photos of your work. We'll print and frame them for you at no additional cost. Rest assured, we strive to match the quality of your original artwork as closely as possible.
Frame sizes available:
1. 32 x 32 cm
2. 30 x 40 cm
A frequent question we receive is: how much should I price my prints if I decide to go with that option? We typically price a framed print at £400, but if you have a different price in mind, please let us know.
Remember, printing and framing are included in the participation fee, you don’t have to pay anything extra.
Important dates:
- Application deadline: 4th September 2025
- Artwork delivery date: 11th September 2025
- Exhibition days: from 12th to the 17th September 2025
- Opening event on 12th September , from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Event:
This is a physical exhibition taking place in our iconic gallery space in the Tower Bridge district, London.
Beverages at the event:
Champagne, Cocktails, and Caviar.
Moreover, we are pleased to permanently include you in our Advisory Program. This program allows us to connect our clients with both emerging and established artists, tailored to their individual preferences, budgets, and styles. By understanding our clients’ unique needs, we guide them toward artists whose work aligns with their vision.
Since all our exhibitions are thematically curated, and we meticulously catalogue every artist we work with, the process of matching clients with the right artists becomes seamless and efficient.
If you would like to explore our past exhibitions or browse the works of other artists featured in our catalogues, please visit our website and check the advisory section.
Good luck to all entrants!
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