04/09/2026
Open Call: NOW 2026
Deadline extension to Monday 7 September 2026 at 11pm (BST)
This year, Gerald Moore Gallery is approaching NOW: New Original Work a little differently.
Previously, we visited degree shows across the country and invited artists to participate after seeing their work in person. While we’ve once again been inspired by the outstanding graduate exhibitions we’ve visited this year, we’re now opening the selection process and inviting emerging artists and recent graduates to apply directly.
We’re delighted to announce the open call for the sixth edition of NOW, our annual exhibition dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and supporting artists as they transition from education into professional practice.
The exhibition runs 6 –21 November 2026.
Previous editions have featured Josef Yaeger, Alexandra Searle, Hanne Peeraer, Krystle Patel, Kainoa Gruspe, Abdulmohsen Al Bin Ali, Zinong Zhang and Sean Synnuck.
Open to: artists graduating in summer 2026 and those who graduated in summer 2025.
Deadline: EXTENDED to Monday 7 September at 11pm.
For full information and to submit, please click the link below:
https://geraldmooregallery.org/blog/212-open-call-now-2026-exhibition-opportunity-for-recent-graduates/
Image: Install view of NOW 2023 with works by Syeda Aatika Fatima (RCA MA Painting), Zinong Zhang (Goldsmiths, MFA) and Paula Zvane (CSM MA Fine Art).
Photo: Reinis Lismanis