Revolution: Open Call for artists in any medium

Revolution: Open Call for artists in any mediumDeadline: 25/10/2026City: London | Region: London | Country: United Kingdom | Sarah McAlisterReport this? Description Opportunity FAQs Make a submission Contact curator REVOLUTION What is REVOLUTION? Your ideas may be framed in terms of change, transformation, alteration: as a physical movement or cycle. Be it personal or global, destructive or renewing, we invite your interpretation in any medium.This is an open call for artists to exhibit in central London at Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT.Eligibility: open to everyone over 18Artwork submission requirements: submit details of finished work or sketched proposals. Get in touch if you have any questionsKey dates:Delivery of artwork: Monday 18 January 2027 (time tba)Exhibition opens Tuesday 19th January 2027Exhibition closes Saturday 30th January 2027Collection: Afternoon of Saturday 30 January 2027Apply by 25 October 2026Decisions sent by 30 October 2026Cost: Free to apply: £75 for the first accepted artwork and £25 for each additional accepted artwork An evening private view is included; date and arrangements will be advised on acceptancePlease tell us separately by email if your work will require any special installation equipment or handlingApplication decisions will be sent by 30 October 2026.Fee basis and payment: Following selection, a payment link will be sent by one of the curators to pay by Friday 13/11 pleaseMorley Gallery administers all sales and takes a 20% commissionArtist attendance: The gallery is fully staffed however, artists are welcome to be in attendance at any time during the opening hours of the exhibition and private view.Public opening: Current published opening times for Morley Gallery are: Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (exhibitions may extend Tuesday hours to 7:00 PM)Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (exhibitions may extend Thursday hours to 7:00 PM)Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMSunday: ClosedThese hours may be changed by Morley Gallery.Insurance: You will need to provide a valuation of your work for Morley Gallery’s insurance purposesCancellation: Participation fees are not refundableCurators will publicise the exhibition on Eventbrite, Art Rabbit and Instagram accounts with over 1,700 followers. Artists are requested to publicise the exhibition using their usual online and personal networksPayment of the participation fee by the artist gives the curators permission to use images of their work to help publicise this exhibition. In particular, artists, please note that after installation is complete, the curators will be using images of your work inside the gallery for online publicity. Participating artists will be given permission to use these photos for their own portfolio and publicity purposes.About the curator:The exhibition will be curated by Rufina Natusch and Sarah McAlister. After both graduating in MA Textiles Rufina Natusch (Royal College of Art) and Sarah McAlister(University for the Creative Arts) have called for artists and co-curated "Canvas & Collective" at Morley Gallery in 2025 and "Interlude" at Chelsea Library in 2026. Rufina Natusch co-curated "International MAW" at Upper Gulbenkian Gallery, Royal College of Art in 2024. Sarah curated her solo exhibition "A Kindness of Strangers" at Norman Plastow Gallery in 2025. Sarah is a member of ArtCan and Kingston Stitchers, where she is Exhibition Officer, planning the group's exhibition in 2027.Any questions please contact us through the 'Contact curator' tab. Make a submission Contact the curator Who is eligible for this opportunity? Everyone over 18. When is the deadline? 25th October. How many works can I submit? As many as you wish. When is the delivery date? Monday 18th January 2027. When do I need to collect my work? Saturday 30th January 2027. How much does it cost? £75 for the first accepted artwork and £25 for all subsequent pieces accepted. Is there a private view / opening? Yes. This is included in the participation fee. Full details will be given to successful artists. What are the exhibition opening hours? Current published opening times for Morley Gallery are: Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (exhibitions may extend Tuesday hours to 7:00 PM) Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (exhibitions may extend Thursday hours to 7:00 PM) Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed These hours may be changed by Morley Gallery. Does the location have disabled access? Yes. Do I need to be present? The gallery is fully staffed however, artists are welcome to be in attendance at any time during the opening hours of the exhibition and private view. Gallery staff will deal with all aspects of selling your work, so there's no need for you to be present unless you want to. The gallery will settle up directly with artists for their sales. What happens if my proposal is chosen? You will be notified on 30th October at the latest. After that, a payment link will be sent to you. What publicity will the exhibition be given? The organisers will be publicising the exhibition on Eventbrite, Art Rabbit and on Instagram accounts (over 1,700 followers). Morley College will also advertise it on its own media. Adverts will include artist's names and will include artist's media links. Artists will be invited to share Exhibiton information across their networks. What benefits will the artist receive from this opportunity? This is an opportunity for you to exhibit your work in a professionally run Central London gallery alongside other established artists. The curators want your art to have space for visitors to see it at its best, so it will be displayed accordingly. (We really don't like seeing lots of art packed in tight!) A private view is included in the fee for you to invite your network. Participating artists will have permission to use the curators' pu