Exi, is an existential art exhibition taking place in London's Crypt Gallery St Pancras in February 2025, based on the themes, philosophies and writings on existentialism and the meaning of human existence, allowing the viewer and artist alike to consider the meaning of their own existence.

We invite artists to submit works based on the above theme, including Painting, Photography, Film, Video Art, Installations and sculpture.

Larger works are also welcome. We can accept works up to 85 inches in width and 65 inches in height.
 
This Exhibition will consist of an array of artworks by approx. 30 selected artists responding to the above theme.

The Crypt Gallery in London Euston will be the perfect venue to host the first instalment of Exi, and this will be a great opportunity to bring artists across differing scenes and working methods together in one show.

Our focus is to bring together artists who live on the edge of the many scenes that straddle the fringe art landscape and find a home for the disenfranchised and optimistic alike.

No matter what, who or where you’ve been, you're welcome here.

Key Info

1.        Submission Deadline Friday 29th November at 11:59 pm.

2.        Artists notified by 5th December where successful artists will be notified of the number of works accepted, we endeavour to notify all artists whether their application is successful or not.

3.        There is no fee to submit, however a £75 participation fee is payable upon confirmation of your successful selection in the show (this is to cover the running and hire costs) information on this will be in your confirmation email

4.        The deadline for the participation fee payment is 15th December to secure your place in the show. 

5.        Exhibition Dates: 19th - 23rd  February 2025.  After-hours PV Reception for you and your guests with drinks, snacks and music on Thursday, 20th February, from 6 pm to 9 pm, Closing performances on Sunday, 23rd February 3-5 pm

6.        The opening Reception will be hosted and catered for by the Curation team.

7.        All Artworks can be for sale, and all proceeds from the sales go directly to the artist.

8.        All other key information regarding dropping off and collecting your chosen works and other related areas will be included in your confirmation email.

This show is Curated by London-based artist  Evelyn J Marshall, with the support of a small team based in London, who will hang and care for your work; it is worth noting that Crypt Gallery can get a little damp, so please keep this in mind with any works on paper.

As an artist myself, I appreciate the need to ensure there are tangible benefits for any selected artist in return for paying a fair (for central London) participation fee to cover hire costs, etc. 

With experience in co-curating larger events, I possess the knowledge and understanding to ensure artists are provided with a platform to sell their work commission-free, with appropriate marketing promotion in the lead-up and during the event.

This show is in association with ArtCan, a non-profit art organisation supporting artists with opportunities and curation in the art sector.

We look forward to your submissions.