Open Call: Public Exhibitions & Projects – Birmingham School of Art Gallery 2025–26
Location
Birmingham School of Art, Birmingham City University, UK
Open To
Artists, curators, researchers, and collectives working in any media. Applicants from global majority backgrounds and those with connections to Birmingham City University (BCU) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Fee
None
Exhibition Dates (incl. install/deinstall):
22 September – 17 October 2025
03 November – 21 November 2025
12 January – 30 January 2026
(Please indicate your date preference in your application.)
What’s Provided
£700 artist/professional fee
£350 production fee
Technical install support (limited; to be discussed)
Gallery equipment access (to be negotiated)
Exhibition documentation images
Front desk security
Invigilation
Promotional/printing support
Opening event hospitality
Exhibition insurance
Gallery Space
Approx. 8 x 18 meters
Adjustable lighting rig
Window blinds
Contextual Focus (preferred but not mandatory):
Engagement with students (BA Fine Art, BA Art & Design, and PG courses)
Involvement of BCU alumni
Projects using the BCU Arts, Design and Media Archive
Proposals from within the BCU community (staff, alumni, researchers)
Deadline
5 August 2025 at 23:59 (UK time)
How to Apply
Email a single PDF to BSOAgallery@bcu.ac.uk including:
Project proposal
Images of past or indicative work
CV
Preferred date slot(s)
Additional Notes
This is a unique opportunity to exhibit in a historic art school (est. 1843) and actively engage with BCU’s diverse and creative academic community.
