Opportunity details | Open Call: Online Solo Exhibition for Middle Eastern Women Artists

Open Call: Online Solo Exhibition for Middle Eastern Women Artists

Deadline: 30/04/2026

City: London | Country: United Kingdom | No 35 Gallery

No. 35 Gallery invites women artists from the Middle East to apply for a monthly online solo exhibition opportunity. One selected artist will present a curated one-month exhibition on the gallery’s website, supported by curatorial guidance and social media promotion.

Full Description

No. 35 Gallery invites women artists from the Middle East to apply for an ongoing Online Solo Exhibition Open Call.

This program is dedicated to supporting and highlighting the work of Middle Eastern women artists by providing a curated platform to present their practice to an international audience.

Applications are accepted throughout the month, and one artist is selected and announced at the beginning of each month.

The selected artist will present a one-month online solo exhibition hosted on the No. 35 Gallery website.

The exhibition will include a dedicated exhibition page, curatorial support, and promotion through the gallery’s platforms.

The exhibition will remain archived on the website after the exhibition period ends, allowing for continued visibility.

Eligibility

This open call is open to women artists from the Middle East working in any medium or discipline. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply.

Fees

Submission fee: £15 (non-refundable) for up to 5 artworks.

There is no participation fee for selected artists.

What the Selected Artist Receives

A one-month online solo exhibition on the No. 35 Gallery website
A dedicated online exhibition page presenting the artist’s work
Curatorial support, including structuring and presentation of the exhibition
Social media promotion through the gallery’s platforms

Promotion & Reach

The selected artist will be promoted through No. 35 Gallery’s platforms:

Instagram: @no.35gallery (1,400 followers, growing)

Website: approximately 3,600 monthly visitors, with projected growth to 5,000 monthly visitors due to ongoing promotion

Curatorial Support

Curatorial support includes:

Selection and structuring of artworks
Design of the online exhibition layout
Guidance on artwork presentation
Optional curatorial text to support the exhibition

Exhibition Details

The exhibition will run for one month and will remain archived on the website after the exhibition period ends.

Sales & Commission

Artworks may be available for sale if the artist chooses.

No. 35 Gallery takes a 30% commission on any sales made through the exhibition.

About No. 35 Gallery

No. 35 Gallery is an independent online platform supporting contemporary artists, with a focus on women artists from the Middle East.

The gallery runs a monthly online solo exhibition program and other open calls to provide artists with visibility and a curated presentation of their work.

Founded in 2025 by Anisa Mosaiebiniya

Based in London, UK

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through the application form on CuratorSpace.

Submission fees

The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.

non refundable, up to 5 artworks, solo show - 15.00 GBP

The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?

Women artists from the Middle East working in any medium or discipline. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply.

When is the deadline?

Applications are accepted throughout the month and deadline is 30th of every month. One artist is selected and announced at the beginning of each month.

How many works can I submit?

Artists may submit up to 5 artworks as part of their application.

When is the delivery date?

Selected artists will be contacted after selection and asked to provide high-resolution images and artwork information for the online exhibition.

When do I need to collect my work?

Not applicable. This is an online exhibition, and no physical artworks are required.

How much does it cost?

The submission fee is £15 (non-refundable).

Are there payments to artists?

No. This opportunity offers exhibition exposure, curatorial support, and promotion, but does not include artist payments.

Is there a private view / opening?

No physical opening event is planned as the exhibition is presented online.

What are the exhibition opening hours?

The exhibition will be available online 24 hours a day on the No. 35 Gallery website.

Does the location have disabled access?

Yes. As the exhibition is online, it can be accessed globally from any location.

What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?

The selected artist will receive social media promotion and a dedicated online exhibition page on the No. 35 Gallery website presenting their work.

Promotion & Reach:
The selected artist will be promoted through No. 35 Gallery’s platforms:
Instagram: @no.35gallery (1,400 followers, growing)
Website: approximately 3,600 monthly visitors, with projected growth to 5,000 monthly visitors due to ongoing promotion

Curatorial Support Includes:
Selection and structuring of artworks
Design of the online exhibition layout
Guidance on artwork presentation
Optional curatorial text to support the exhibition

Do I need to be present?

No. This is a fully online exhibition, and artists do not need to be physically present.

Where will my venue be listed?

The exhibition will be presented on the No. 35 Gallery website and promoted through the gallery’s social media channels.

How do you decide on proposals?

Proposals are reviewed by the gallery’s curatorial team based on artistic quality, originality, and the strength of the submitted work.

What happens if my proposal is chosen?

The selected artist will be contacted by the gallery to confirm participation, and prepare materials for the online exhibition.

What kind of proposals are you looking for?

We welcome contemporary artistic practices from Middle Eastern women artists working in any medium, including painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, and other disciplines.

What are the selection criteria?

Selections are based on artistic quality, originality, clarity of concept, and the overall strength of the submitted portfolio.

How should I pay the participation fee?

Applications can be submitted through the application form on CuratorSpace.

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