Quay Arts Biennial OPEN, Newport, Isle of Wight

Biennial OPEN exhibition at Quay Arts on the Isle of Wight. Quay Arts invites established and emerging artists across the UK (18+) to submit work exploring the theme SOFT for an OPEN group exhibition. We welcome submissions from all art forms, including multi-disciplinary and digital artists, and other innovative approaches considering the theme.

Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the time of applying, based in the UK, and be the creators of the work(s) submitted, or an authorised representative (such as a gallery) of the creator of the work(s).

What you can do: Artists must be established or emerging, and submitted artwork(s) made within the last 5 years. 8 week long free to access exhibition, professionally curated and mounted exhibition at Quay Arts. Plus marketing and sales opportunities. 2 x SOFT exhibitors will be awarded supported solo exhibitions at Quay Arts to take place from late 2026 onwards.

Fee: £30

Deadline 19 May 2025

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