SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! We are in search of visual artists to submit their art to be showcased in an online exhibition. Artists of all mediums and from all countries are welcome to apply, including painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, and video artists.

THEME:

How does the past reverberate in the present? This exhibition challenges artists to reflect on histories that have faded from mainstream narratives yet persist in cultural memory.

Pieces can explore forgotten rituals, lost civilisations, or personal memories tied to heritage and ancestry.

This exhibition explores the enduring presence of forgotten histories in shaping the present. It invites artists to delve into personal and collective memories, unearthing untold stories, lost traditions, and overlooked fragments of the past.

How do these remnants resonate in today’s world, influencing identity, culture, and belonging? Through themes such as forgotten rituals, the fragility of memory, and the tension between erasure and remembrance, artists can investigate the interplay between what has been lost and what lingers.

Works may reflect on ancestral heritage, historical artefacts, or symbols imbued with time, revealing how they shape our understanding of continuity and transformation.

Open to diverse interpretations, this exhibition calls for thought-provoking works across all media, offering a platform for introspection and dialogue about the unseen forces of history that continue to reverberate in contemporary life.

We look forward to receiving your inspiring contributions.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Open to all mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and mixed media.
• Collaborative works and multi-disciplinary pieces are welcome.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 18 December 2024
• Exhibition Dates: 3 - 31 January 2025

HOW TO APPLY:

We are keen to learn about you! Please send us the following information, along with a sample of your work and an up-to-date CV:

• Contact information (full name, email, mobile)
• Details of the artworks (title, size, medium, year, price)
• Your artist statement/how your work relates to the theme (No more than 100 words)
• Your biography (No more than 100 words, third-person bio)
• Links (your website, Facebook, Instagram)

The sample of your work has to be up to 4 images. Please note only two artworks from each artist will be exhibited.

SELECTED PARTICIPANTS:

• Your work will be showcased in an online exhibition.
• The exhibition will launch in January 2025.
• We will publish a professionally produced paperback catalogue of the exhibition in the UK.
• You will receive a PDF copy of the exhibition catalogue.
• If your work sells, Cista Arts will take no commission.
• Your work will be featured in our daily social media posts titled 'Meet the Artist' during the exhibition.
• The exhibition will be prominently displayed on our homepage during the exhibition period and will later be archived on the 'Past Exhibitions' page.
• We will tag you in our social media posts, and your website or social media account will be linked to your artworks on our exhibition page. This ensures ongoing promotion for all participating artists during and after the exhibition.
• You will receive a certificate of participation.

Applying to this exhibition opportunity is free.

If your work is accepted, there will be a £30 fee for one accepted artwork and a £50 fee for two accepted artworks.​