BioCraft Birmingham Open Call

Overview

BioCraft Birmingham is a one-day gathering celebrating the people, practices and ideas shaping biocraft across the city. Taking place at The Hive on Saturday 19th September 2026, the event brings together artists, designers, makers, researchers, community organisations and grassroots initiatives who work with natural materials, sustainable processes and environmentally conscious approaches to making.

How to Participate

• Showcase what you are doing in the gallery - display items you've made, raw biomaterials, material samples, aspects of a process, equipment, or an interactive activity.
• Give a demonstration in the demo zone - a sink is available and tables will be set up. You must specify the duration and requirements.
• Give a 15-minute talk in the makers' studio - an informal discussion and networking area with screen and projector available.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: 20 August 2026
• Event date: 19 September 2026
• Venue hours: 10 am - 4 pm

Eligibility

Open to artists, makers, designers, craft practitioners, researchers, bio-artists, bio-designers, and educators. Participants must be present at the event.

Submission Requirements

• Up to 5 images required
• Free to apply
• Account required to submit via CuratorSpace

Delivery & Collection

• Delivery: on 19 September (event day) or on preceding days during gallery working hours
• Collection: on 19 September (event day) or on following days after exhibition during gallery working hours

Venue & Accessibility

The Hive, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Disabled access is available.

Publicity

Featured through The Hive gallery's website and social media, featured posts introducing selected artists and projects, and photography and documentation of the event. Venue listings include Best of Birmingham, birmingham.gov.uk/events, Visit Birmingham, and Eventbrite.