OPEN CALL: “SUMMER IDYLL”
Fox Yard Studio is pleased to host its Summer Show and welcomes artists of all media to apply for an art exhibition in the Old Fox Yard. Open-themed, we are looking for diverse artworks to showcase and sell in our art gallery. There will be an opening reception included which is a great opportunity to build your network in the art world.
Mediums of original 2D and 3D artwork will be included, from paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography, including digital and video.
Dates:
Application submission deadline: 6th July 2025, 11.59 pm.
Announcement: By 7th July, notification by email
Exhibition dates: 18th to 29th July 2025
Private View: 6th July, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Submissions:
Please make sure that you have read through the submission's guidelines and rules properly before submitting your work.
Wall work must not exceed 50cm x 70cm (to include any mount/frame).
3D work should have a maximum footprint of 60cm x 60cm x 100cm.
Images
You can submit up to 10 images, max 4MB each, for consideration.
You can also send us links to your videos and performances.
Acceptance into the exhibition:
Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping their works to us by using reliable couriers to ensure timely delivery.
Digital and videos will be displayed digitally on a 46" monitor in our art gallery at Fox Yard Studio. Files of selected works can be sent to us by email or by WeTransfer.
Costs:
£30 per selected work.
As well as having a physical presence, artworks will be featured online.
Who:
Artists at all levels. All media types are welcome.
Applicants are not required to be local. All works are to be presentable, framed (if applicable) and delivered under the responsibility of each selected artist by the given deadlines.
More information:
The theme is open to interpretation.
We offer you a platform to showcase, promote and sell your artworks via our art gallery and our Instagram via Art Magnitude.
Submitting your work is free of charge.
There is a 25% commission on Sales for physical works.
If artists are not able to collect unsold works after the show has ended, we can return your works to you by courier or post.
Location:
Fox Yard Studio - Art Gallery
6 Old Fox Yard
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1AB
to submit your work:
OPTION 1:
Work examples for this opportunity will be required.
Submit up to 10 images by email to info@foxyardstudio.art
Please indicate the name of the Open Call “SUMMER IDYLL” in the subject line.
How to prepare your files for submission:
File names:
Submitted Images must be named appropriately.
Example:
The image titled ‘The Perfect Moment by the artist Jack Right’ would have this file name: ‘Right_ThePerfectMoment.jpg’;
The second untitled image by the artist Jack Right: ‘Right_Untitled_2.jpg’.
In the body of your submission e-mail please include:
Your full name (and artist name if required);
Your city and country;
Your website address (if you have one);
Social media account handles (e.g. for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other):
Titles of all included images with the corresponding file names, with medium, year, selling price. Please ensure you NAME YOUR IMAGES THE SAME AS YOU WRITE THEM IN THE EMAIL. Example below:
Name of work:
Size:
Medium:
Selling price:
The actual or desired size of work when framed / ready to hang (in cm – not inches please).
Please upload your curriculum vitae and any other supporting information that you feel would enhance this application.
Image to send in:
Please send clear photos of your artwork. If the file sizes are too big for email, please use www.wetransfer.com to send them, ensuring you send all the relevant information along with this.
Video or film to send in:
Please send us your file in MP4 format.
Contact:
For further information, please contact info@foxyardstudio.art