EXHIBITION OPEN CALL - ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY is a new annual programme designed to strengthen Gloucester’s contemporary visual arts scene by fostering transparency, opportunity, ambition, and accessibility. As part of ASSEMBLY, we are launching a Gloucester Open Exhibition alongside artist-led interventions, workshops, discussions and community events, that explore the role of contemporary art in the city.
This is an opportunity to connect with other local artists, engage in critical conversations and take stock of local talent, celebrating the art-led scene in Gloucester. ASSEMBLY is a wider programme of events, interventions, discussions and community-building activities centred in critical engagement and local development. All of which will be revealed over the coming months.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome submissions from visual artists, collectives, and creative practitioners working across any medium.
Applicants must either:
Be currently based in Gloucester or its surrounding areas
Have a strong connection to Gloucester (e.g. grew up here, studied here, or have worked in the city)
We encourage applications from artists at all career stages, particularly from underrepresented voices in contemporary art. Opportunities Available
OPPORTUNITUES AVAILABLE
1. Gloucester Open Exhibition
• A curated exhibition celebrating the breadth of artistic practice connected to Gloucester.
• Work can be in any medium, including painting, sculpture, installation, moving image, sound, and performance.
• We will work to select as many artists as possible for this – work will be size-restricted due to this.
2. Artist-Led Interventions & Events
• We are looking for artists to propose performances, workshops, discussions, and site-specific interventions that contribute to ASSEMBLY’s themes.
• These could include public talks, screenings, participatory events, experimental installations, or creative responses to Gloucester’s civic and cultural landscape.
Core Themes & Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in engaging with creatives who can contribute to ASSEMBLY in a bigger way, helping to build the foundations of a more supportive and critically engaged visual art community,
• Placemaking & Civic Health – How can art shape the future of Gloucester and its communities?
• Transparency & Accessibility – What structures need to change to support artists locally?
• Ambition & Opportunity – What does a thriving contemporary art scene in Gloucester look like?
• Critical & Experimental Practices – How do we push boundaries and create space for risk-taking in art?
Key Dates
• Deadline for submissions: 17th March
• Selection notifications: 1st April
• Exhibition & programme dates: TBC What We Offer
• Technical support and curation
• Marketing and promotion of your work through ASSEMBLY
• An opportunity to be part of a growing conversation about contemporary art in Gloucester For any questions, please contact Holly@pipelineGallery.org
Let’s build something exciting together. We look forward to receiving your applications! 🚀 To keep up with Pipeline please follow our Instagram @pipeline.gallery and our website pipelinegallery.org and consider joining our mailing list to be automatically invited to upcoming events and opportunities.
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