NAE Open 2027
New Art Exchange · Nottingham, United Kingdom
New Art Exchange's annual free-to-enter open exhibition in Nottingham for UK-based Global Ethnic Majority artists and all artists living in Nottinghamshire. The 2026 call closed 3 December 2025; the 2027 call had not appeared at the time of checking.
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Who can enter
- Location
- United Kingdom (by country of residence)
- Age
- 18 and over
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- For
- Artists of colour, Black artists
- Work made
- Within the last 5 years
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- UK-based Global Ethnic Majority artists, or any artist living in Nottinghamshire. One work made in the last five years.
About
The NAE Open brings together up to 50 artists in the main gallery of New Art Exchange, Nottingham. It is open to UK-based artists aged 18+ who identify as Global Ethnic Majority, and to all artists living in Nottinghamshire. Each applicant submits one artwork made within the last five years.
Entry is free; NAE covers transport of work and travel to exhibition events. Selected artists are considered for solo exhibitions, residencies and development opportunities, and take part in a professional development day and awards ceremony.
The 2026 edition's call closed 3 December 2025 and the exhibition ran 30 May to 12 September 2026. A 2027 call would be expected in late 2026 but is not yet confirmed.
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