87a CRITS - Open Call

A new crit group for serious, risk-taking contemporary artists and practitioners, run by sculptor Jo Hepburn. A progression of The Crit Collective, 87a CRITS is an artist built platform for deep work, bold thinking and critical generosity. it is about building a challenging space to test work, share thinking, and push practice. We’re not looking for hobbyists, we’re looking for people making brave, urgent, unresolved work. Monthly in-person crits held in Cheltenham, starting September 2025.

Eligibility: Artists, writers, and contemporary practitioners based in the UK. No formal qualifications needed. 87a CRITS runs from a space in Cheltenham, UK. If selected, artists must be able to attend and contribute in person.

What you get: Monthly in‑person crits, rooted in critical discussion, a supportive, high‑rigour cohort, a no-cost platform to test ideas, fail boldly, incubate new practices. Sculptor/critic Jo Hepburn will assist in helping to build and shape discussion around your work. There is potential for a group exhibition to conclude the project.

Deadline 01 August 2025

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