OPEN CALL FOR ART: BLACK & WHITE

Open to interpretation, the theme BLACK & WHITE  can be understood or explored in different ways, depending on the perspective of the artist. 

This open call is for artists working in all mediums of 2D and 3D artwork, from paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography, including live performance, digital and video. 

Basking in the essence of black and white, the art exhibition will focus on the primacy of highlights and shadows, the achromatic shades of grey, the dramatization of composition, contrast, and texture. 

Fox Yard Studio aims at supporting deserving artists of all art forms and at all stages of their career.  We celebrate our artists across our media, exhibiting their skill in our gallery and online.

Our focus is to sponsor a platform of artists to promote collaboration and to enrich cultural learning and understanding across the Arts. We also bring practitioners together to further their discipline to institutional validation and to offer professional opportunities.

Please make sure that you have read through the submission's guidelines and rules properly before submitting your work.

Wall work must not exceed 60cm x 80cm (to include any mount/frame). 

3D work should have a maximum footprint of 60cm x 60cm x 100cm.

Images

• You can submit up to 10 images, max 4MB each, for consideration.
• You can also send us links to your videos and performances.

DATES:

The submission deadline is the 2nd of October 2024.

Successful artists will be contacted by email by latest 3rd October 2024. You will receive an email with instructions of how to proceed with your entry.

The exhibition will run from 11th - 18th October 2024.

There will be a Private View Friday night 6 pm to 8 pm.

Successful artists are welcome to send their work by post. If artists are unable to collect unsold works after the show has ended, we can return your works to you by post or courier.

Acceptance into the exhibition:

• Successful applicants will be notified by email.
• Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping their works to us by using reliable couriers to ensure timely delivery. 
• Digital and video works will be displayed digitally on a 46" monitor in our art gallery at Fox Yard Studio. Files of selected works can be sent to us by email or WeTransfer.

Costs:

• £30 per selected work.
• As well as having a physical presence, artworks will be featured online.

Who:

Artists at all levels. All media types are welcome.

Applicants are not required to be local.  All works are to be presentable, framed (if applicable) and delivered under the responsibility of each selected artist by the given deadlines. 

More information:

• The theme is open to interpretation.
• We offer you a platform to showcase, promote and sell your artworks via our art gallery and our Instagram via Art Magnitude.
• Submitting your work is free of charge,
• There is a 25% commission on Sales for physical works.

Location:

Fox Yard Studio - Art Gallery
6 Old Fox Yard 
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1AB

ABOUT:

Our art gallery provides a unique and inspiring space for artists to showcase their work. Located in a historic building dating back to the 16th century, we are committed to fostering a vibrant arts community.

We form part of the Design Quarter of Stowmarket, which includes the Modece Architects, the arts bar  Pallet and the artist studios The Artspace. These creative spaces are all integral components of the Old Fox Yard and the social life of Stowmarket.

GOALS:

Fox Yard Studio aims to be a centre for creativity and innovation. Now more than ever there is a huge need for community involvement and self expression.

With mental health issues at the forefront, a space needs to be created to bring people together and help each other realise our highest potential as individuals and as a community.

Having a place where people can come to share what they know, socialise and learn new skills and experiences through art workshops, talks, and exhibitions.

We look forward to receiving your submission. Good luck!

- Fox Yard Studio