Gallery No.32 is launching an open call for artists to submit artworks to be displayed on billboards for two weeks in Northumberland Heath, South East London as part of upcoming arts festival, Northumberland Heath: Now & Then. There are 4 billboards available, we are looking to commission a different artist for each billboard.

Northumberland Heath: Now & Then

Celebrating Northumberland Heath's rich heritage, exploring themes of shared history, modernity, intergenerational connection and community resilience.

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On Saturday 14th October people will come together to explore a community-generated art exhibition, a public art trail transforming local advertising booths, and a series of creative workshops inviting attendees to explore the past, present and future of the area. Northumberland Heath: Now & Then aims to honour its communities' togetherness and resilience, celebrate its heritage, and inspire intergenerational unity.

GALLERY NO.32

Gallery No.32 brings innovative and ambitious artwork to the public realm. Since the forced closure of galleries in 2020 and the reduction of creative opportunity, Gallery No.32 has swapped white walls and closed doors for blue skies and open terrains, presenting artwork outdoors in free, large-scale public exhibitions.

With the aim of expanding the reach of culture through discovery and exploration Gallery No.32 exhibits creativity in unexpected places bringing art to the everyday, whilst building on their mission to create accessible and affordable opportunities for artists. Meg Stuart and Kieran Idle of Gallery No.32 are excited to be working with social artists Chloe Rochefort and Fredrix Vermin to present Northumberland Heath: Now & Then.

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This is a paid opportunity; budget inclusive of material costs £500 per artwork.

Deadline to apply: Midnight, Sunday 6 August 2023.

Please read the full brief below before submitting your application. You will need to answer all questions outlined, describe your proposal and provide some relevant examples of previous work.

The Brief

We are commissioning artists to create a new artwork focused on the themes of past and present, shared history, modernity, intergenerational connection and community resilience.

Artworks will be displayed on billboards in Northumberland Heath. There are 4 billboards available, we are looking to commission a different artist for each billboard.

We encourage artists to explore the crossover between past, present and future, capturing the essence and spirit of community resilience and intergenerational connection.

We are specifically seeking digital artworks for display on advertising booths. Acceptable formats include static images (JPEG, PNG).

Please submit up to 4 images (max 4MB each) for consideration. If you are successful we will request high-resolution files suitable for printing in large format. Billboards are 6 sheet boards, 1200 × 1800 mm. 

Entry Criteria

We are seeking submissions from artists based or strongly connected to London or Kent.

Artists must be available on the day of the launch, Saturday 14 October 2023.

Entries can be made from collaboratives, groups and individuals, however the fee is fixed.

We eagerly await your submissions and look forward to celebrating the rich tapestry of Northumberland Heath together.