Emerging and established artists are invited to submit works in any medium for Quay Arts’ biennial OPEN Exhibition 2019 themed and titled ‘A Life in Nature’.
Quay Arts are looking for works, in particular, relating to wildlife and geology, reflecting curiosity and connection (or dis-connection) to flora, fauna and landscape.
To support and enhance the exhibition, specially curated objects and artefacts from the Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society (celebrating 100 years) and innovative bio-engineers Artecology, will be showcased, creating narratives exploring nature past, present and beyond.
One artist will be selected from the 2019 OPEN Exhibition for a 2021 Quay Arts West gallery solo exhibition.
Previous OPEN Exhibition winners include artists Caroline Underwood (2017), Joanna Kori (2015), Holly Cade & Liz Sterry (2013), Katayoun Dowlatshahi (2010/11), and Julian Rowe (2008).
Quay Arts continues to support the development and display of new work by contemporary visual artists and present work of national and international interest. It is through OPEN Exhibitions that they are able to discover new talent and provide a platform for visual artists that wish to share their work with the world.
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday 29th September 2019, midnight
- EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday 30th November 2019 – Saturday 1st February 2020
- PREVIEW & PRIZE GIVING: Saturday 30th Nov, 18:00-20:0
PRIZE: Solo exhibition in the West Gallery in 2021 - £20 Submission fee to enter
- Entrants must be 18 yrs or over
To see the guidelines and download an application form visit http://www.quayarts.org/open-2019-call-for-submissions/.
If you have any queries contact Ian Whitmore, Visual Arts Manager, [email protected].
