24/05/2026
🕊FLOCK: 08.08 – 20.09🕊
A Multi-Generational Exhibition of Art That Celebrates The Power of Community & Collaboration
“The sense of community is the most essential element in building a better world.”
For our upcoming exhibition ‘Flock’, we invite submissions of artwork that explores the spirit of togetherness, of community and collaboration. The artist’s response to this can either be through the way that the work is created or made, or as the central theme, response or concept behind the piece of work. It could also be made by a collective, group or partnership e.g. a group of artists, by a parent artist and child, with groups of friends, siblings, community groups and so on. Alternatively the artwork could be created over time during the exhibition, by inviting visitors to come into the gallery and contribute towards the making of the artwork… All interpretations of this theme are welcome.
This exhibition asks – In a world full of chaos and unease, can we as individuals find solace in coming together as one, and use collaboration and community as a force for good?
For this exhibition we encourage artists of all ages (from the age of 4 and above), from all backgrounds and corners of the Sussex community and beyond to create, make and develop their art practice. We are especially interested in seeing artworks made by groups of individuals in a spirit of collaboration – be it within family groups, friendships groups, school classes, charitable organisations, work-place groups (as a small example). Collaboration is a the core theme.
We will be accepting all mediums and artworks can be made across the following 2d and 3d disciplines – painting (oils, acrylics, water-based mediums), drawing and mixed media, print-making and photography, textiles, ceramics, installation, metalwork and woodwork.
All artworks will need to be submitted as part of the Gallery’s selection process which is free to enter. 2D works must be ‘ready to hang’ and framed to a good standard (no clip frames) where necessary. Schools and/or children under the age of 18 are excluded from this. If work is made on paper, it will need to be mounted on card or board for extra durability for when the work is displayed.
3D works will be accepted and Gallery North can hang 3D work on the walls, from the ceilings, or for floor-based work – on plinths if needed. If you are submitting a sculpture, installation or alternate art form, please provide details on how your work can or should be displayed as this will help during the selection process.
To submit your work please email Emma at [email protected] or apply using the Google Form link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCi-iRtO1uS5nzVtwUrhw66afhKQp1hy03gpj-2MYE0L0Adg/viewform
If the artist is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must complete the form on their behalf. The minimum age for entries is 4 years old.
For any further queries please visit https://artgallerynorth.co.uk/artist-opportunities/ or contact us at [email protected]
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