Visual Artists Wanted for Pride Exhibition

Dark Yellow Dot is thrilled to announce yet another open call for artists to participate in our upcoming Pride Exhibition. This exhibition aims to celebrate and showcase the diverse voices and talents within the LGBTQ+ community. We invite LGBTQ+ identifying artists to submit their work for consideration.

Who Are We?

Dark Yellow Dot, is an artist-run platform for sharing, connecting, learning and growing as an artist. By curating and organising exhibitions, workshops and other events, we’re supporting and making space for new artists and creative beginners. We’re proud to have featured many artists in their first ever exhibitions and online publications. Read more about us here.

We currently manage two public-facing gallery spaces in East London which allow artists to share their work with a wide audience. The Genesis Cinema Gallery in Mile End and the 1B Window Gallery in Walthamstow.Read more about them here.

About the Exhibition:

This exhibition seeks to highlight the experiences, stories, and creativity of LGBTQ+ individuals through a diverse range of wall-mountable artwork. We welcome submissions in various mediums, including but not limited to painting, print, photography, illustration, textiles, and collage. While we encourage artwork that reflects personal experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, it is not a requirement for submission. Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive showcase that honours the spirit of Pride.

A word from our artists:

“Exhibiting with Dark Yellow Dot as an emerging artist was brilliant. They took the time to get to understand the artists in the Women’s Month Exhibition and showed so much faith in my work it was truly encouraging. The team were a dream, super supportive, responsive, and professional. How they are creating the landscape for emerging artists to blossom is truly fantastic.” – Natalie Thrasivoulou

Read more comments from our previously exhibited artists!

Submission Guidelines:

Open to LGBTQ+ identifying artists only.
Submit up to four pieces of artwork for consideration.
Artwork must be wall-mountable and ready for display.
Please complete the submission form and include a brief artist statement and bio, describing your connection to the LGBTQ+ community and/or the inspiration behind your work.
High-resolution jpg or png images of the artwork should be submitted.
Include the title, medium, dimensions, and price (if applicable) of each artwork in your submission.

Selection Process:
Submissions will be reviewed by our curatorial team, with preference given to artwork that aligns with the theme of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: April 5th
Notification of Acceptance: April 8th
Installation Day: April 30th
Exhibition Dates: April 30th – July 9th

Note: Artwork must be delivered to Genesis Cinema Gallery on April 30th. Artists are responsible for transportation and delivering their artwork to the gallery.

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Date:

March 31, 2024