ROAR | SWANFALL ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2026 | Open Call for Artists, Designers and Creative Practitioners
Submit up to 3 individual artworks or your full portfolio for consideration in an interdisciplinary annual exhibition at Mall Galleries, London.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 13 days left
- Entry fee
- $15
- Award
- Curators' Choice Award (1-5 participants): One-month residency in London, fully supported solo presentation, curatorial and promotional support, international media coverage, priority consideration for future exhibitions, formal invitation to join SWANFALL GALLERY artist roster (£3,000–£10,000 per year non-cash support). Audience Choice Award (10-20 participants): Participation in fully sponsored group exhibition, featured article or interview, ongoing promotional support, one-to-one professional development consultation, dedicated artist profile.
- Location
- Mall Galleries, London, United Kingdom
- Exhibition window
- Aug 24, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 1.5" max dimension
About
Overview
SWANFALL ART invites artists, designers, and creative practitioners worldwide to apply for ROAR: Rhapsody of August Riot, an open curatorial proposition welcoming ambitious, experimental, and interdisciplinary work. ROAR is grounded in the belief that freedom remains an essential condition of serious creative practice—freedom to take risks, follow instinct, test new forms, and pursue ideas not yet fully resolved.
Who Can Apply
Artists, designers, makers, performers, and creative practitioners working across visual arts, design, digital and media arts, performance and live arts, sound and music, and publications.
Media & Size
- Wall-mounted works: maximum side length 1.5m
- Large sculptures or installations: maximum height 2m
Submission Options
- Option 1: Individual Artworks—Submit up to 3 works for consideration. Recommended for artists presenting a clear concept, focused project, or small series. A cohesive set of related works may be considered as one.
- Option 2: Full Portfolio Entry—Submit your full portfolio for a comprehensive curatorial review. This option allows our team to engage with your broader practice and select the works that most resonate with the exhibition theme.
Deadlines & Fees
- Early Bird Deadline: 15 July 2026
- Final Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026
- Single work submission (Individual Artwork): £15
- Full portfolio (unlimited works): £55 (Early Bird) / £65 (Regular)
- All payments are non-refundable and do not guarantee selection. There is no additional exhibition participation fee for selected applicants.
Awards & Benefits
- Curators' Choice Award (1–5 participants): One-month residency in London, fully supported solo presentation, curatorial and promotional support, international media coverage, priority consideration for future exhibitions, formal invitation to join SWANFALL GALLERY artist roster (£3,000–£10,000 per year non-cash support).
- Audience Choice Award (10–20 participants): Participation in fully sponsored group exhibition, featured article or interview, ongoing promotional support, one-to-one professional development consultation, dedicated artist profile.
- All exhibiting artists receive an official exhibition certificate, virtual exhibition tour listing, networking opportunities, feature on official exhibition page, artwork sales support, and priority consideration for future SWANFALL exhibitions. All submitting artists receive a digital Artist Career Guidebook.
Exhibition Details
The exhibition runs 24–29 August 2026 at Mall Galleries, London, located between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, adjacent to St James's Park, at the heart of London's cultural and historic district.
- Award
- Curators' Choice Award (1-5 participants): One-month residency in London, fully supported solo presentation, curatorial and promotional support, international media coverage, priority consideration for future exhibitions, formal invitation to join SWANFALL GALLERY artist roster (£3,000–£10,000 per year non-cash support). Audience Choice Award (10-20 participants): Participation in fully sponsored group exhibition, featured article or interview, ongoing promotional support, one-to-one professional development consultation, dedicated artist profile.
- Entry fee
- Single work submission (Individual Artwork): £15. Full portfolio (unlimited works): £55 (Early Bird) / £65 (Regular). Early Bird Deadline: 15 July 2026. Final Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026. All payments are non-refundable.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- ROAR: Rhapsody of August Riot invites bold, experimental, and interdisciplinary work that demonstrates creative freedom, distinct voice, and imaginative force across all disciplines.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, designers, makers, performers, and creative practitioners worldwide.
- Audience
- Artists, designers, makers, performers, and creative practitioners worldwide.
- Size & format
- Wall-mounted works: maximum side length 1.5m. Large sculptures or installations: maximum height 2m.
- Also worth noting
- Wall-mounted works: maximum side length 1.5m. Large sculptures or installations: maximum height 2m.
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