The Zoo's 1st Birthday

Deadline: 20/03/2026

City: Middlesbrough  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  The Zoo Middlesbrough CIC

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THE ZOO IS TURNING 1 YEAR OLD!! Celebrate our 1st birthday with us by helping us through a huge week long birthday celebration. We're looking for all kinds of creatives, this is a completely open theme and open to all mediums. If you've made something cool, we want to see it!

THE ZOO IS TURNING 1 YEAR OLD!!

Celebrate our 1st birthday with us by helping us through a huge week long birthday celebration.

We're looking for all kinds of creatives, this is a completely open theme and open to all mediums. If you've made something cool, we want to see it!

The Zoo Middlesbrough CIC is an emerging community interest company located in Hill Street Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough. Founded by Chloe Stevenson and Charmaine Twidale—two award-winning Fine Art students at Teesside University—

The Zoo is a safe, inclusive, creative space supporting emerging artists and serving the diverse communities of Teesside.

Our mission is to provide accessible opportunities for creative expression, cultural exchange, and community engagement through exhibitions, workshops, and events.

Since opening in April 2025, our debut exhibition showcased the work of over 20 artists and welcomed more than 100 visitors, reflecting strong local interest and the potential for long-term impact.

We provide artist with a new and popular space to display their work, photography of the work throughout the exhibition period and promotional opportunities.

We market the exhibition and the work on our Instagram to over 700 followers and with physical posters placed in the busiest parts of Middlesbrough town centre. 

Artists are able to sell their work through us. As a gallery, we take a 25% commission, so please take this into consideration when pricing your work.

Key Dates:

20th March- Open call ends and successful applicants will be notified

3rd April- All work must be at the gallery

9th April- Opening night, 5 pm-8 pm. This will be a great networking opportunity and allow you to mingle with other artists and buyers.

10th April-16th April- Exhibition run time. The gallery is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 pm-5 pm.

25th April- All work must be collected from the  gallery

Location:

The Zoo Middlesbrough CIC

Hillstreet Shopping Centre
Middlesbrough
TS1 1SU

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Everyone!
When is the deadline?
20th March 2026
How many works can I submit?
Up to 4 per artist.
When is the delivery date?
All work must be at the gallery before 3rd April 2026.
When do I need to collect my work?
All work must be collected by 25th April 2026.
How much does it cost?
Absolutely nothing.
Are there payments to artists?
Artists receive 75% if their work sells.
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes! Open night is 9th April 2026, 5 pm-8 pm.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
The gallery is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1 pm - 5 pm.
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
We will be sharing the exhibition and each artwork publicly via our Instagram.
Do I need to be present?
No, although we would love to see the artist behind the work.

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