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London Artist Showcase – Open Call (Arrival Gallery)

Arrival Gallery · London, United Kingdom

Arrival Gallery's open-theme group exhibition at 56 Dawes Road, Fulham, London, 15–17 January 2027, for emerging, independent and mid-career artists in any visual medium, shown physically or digitally. Free to apply; selected artists pay a participation fee from £65 (digital) or £165 (physical). Deadline 31 December 2026.

Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Entry fee
Free
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Who can enter

Location
Open worldwide
Age
No age limit
Career stage
Emerging, Mid-career
Mediums
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Textile & fibre, Printmaking, Illustration, Digital art, Video & film, Mixed media
Submission
Online, then physical if shortlisted
Also
Emerging, independent and mid-career artists in any visual medium. International artists can take part through the digital route. Artists keep full copyright of their work.

About

Arrival Gallery is holding a three-day group exhibition at 56 Dawes Road, Fulham, London SW6 7EJ, from 15 to 17 January 2027. The theme is open and the call is for emerging, independent and mid-career artists working in any visual medium, including painting, photography, sculpture, textile art, digital art, illustration, mixed media, installation, printmaking and video art.

Artists can show work physically in the space or digitally, and international artists can take part through the digital route. There are 40 physical places, 40 digital places and 5 featured places with extra visibility across Arrival Gallery's channels.

Applying is free. The curatorial team reviews submissions, and selected artists receive full details before confirming their place. Participation is fee-based, from £65 for the digital showcase and from £165 for the physical showcase. Selected artists get preparation guidance, promotion and showcase materials, and may be considered for Arrival Gallery shows in other cities. Artists keep full copyright of their work.

The deadline is 31 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.

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