We invite artists working in any medium to submit work that captures the electric moment when one chapter closes and another begins. “New Beginnings” explores renewal in its rawest forms: the first fragile shoot after devastation, the courage of reinvention, the quiet power of letting go, and the wild hope that follows.

This exhibition invites artists to consider renovation, rehabilitation, conception, and creation, within methods that are explosive, intimate or monumental.

Selected artists will join a curated group exhibition at our new gallery here in Nottingham. The show will be accompanied by a full-colour catalogue, a private viewing and launch party, and targeted press and social media promotion.

Submissions are welcome across all disciplines, including painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, mixed media, digital practices, video, and experimental approaches.

New Beginnings

As the seasons change, we celebrate the idea of turning over a new leaf, collectively, this exhibition asks a single, hopeful question: What do we choose to carry forward, and what do we dare to leave behind?

“New Beginnings” is not a denial of difficulty — it is a declaration that difficulty is never the final word.

Dates:

Submission Deadline: 28th March 2026
Exhibition Dates: 11th - 25th April 2026

Submission Guidelines:

We are keen to learn about you! Please submit the following:

• Contact information (full name, email, mobile)
• Details of the artworks (title, size, medium, year, price)
• Artist statement (max 100 words on how your work relates to the theme)
• Short biography (max 100 words, third-person)
• Up to 4 sample images of your work

Please note: A maximum of two artworks per artist will be selected for exhibition.

Selected Participants Will Receive:

• Exhibition of your work on The Drawing Room Gallery Website (11th-25th April 2026)
• Inclusion in a professionally produced paperback catalogue (UK-based) + complimentary PDF copy
• Daily social media features
• Exhibition placement on our homepage
• Direct links to your website or social media in all features

Participation Fee:

£30 for one accepted artwork | £50 for two accepted artworks

Applying to this exhibition opportunity is free.

Participation Fee Benefits:

Selected artists will have their work exhibited online for the full period of the exhibition on our homepage and featured in daily social media promotions.

Exhibition Access:

The exhibition is fully accessible to the public with no fee required.

About Us:

Based in Nottingham, The Drawing Room Gallery is an independent, artist-led gallery and online platform that is dedicated to inclusive, affordable art exhibitions for both emerging and established artists.