What do you require for my application?
You can submit up to 3 works per application, presented as images, video or audio. We also ask for a short written statement about the work. If you are shortlisted, we will ask for further information including additional documentation, full versions of any moving image or sound works, and an extended work statement with more information about the work eg. its themes, processes or materials. You will be asked to provide us with a written statement telling us how the opportunity would benefit your practice. Full details about preparing material for your submission will be provided before the submissions open.
What works should I apply with?
All media, styles and approaches are considered, the exhibition is not selected thematically. There is no limit on the scale of your work, but please note that this is a group exhibition. Works should be completed rather than works in progress.
Unfortunately, we cannot enter into any discussion regarding advice about particularities of artwork. We would advise that you discuss with your peers or tutors about making the strongest and most impactful application possible.
Where does the selection fee go?
The selection fee directly funds the artist development programme which includes one-to-one mentoring for each selected artist, a fee for participating in the programme including travel and accommodation, access to a programme of workshops and networking opportunities and access support where required.
What is the selection process?
From the work submitted, a jury of three independent artists is invited to shortlist approximately 100 artists. The shortlisted artists are then asked to provide more information about their work and motivation for applying for stage two of the selection process. The final list of artists is selected by the jury for the exhibition. On average 25-30 artists will be selected.
How are the exhibitions organised?
We present our exhibitions across the UK in leading arts organisations. New Contemporaries' curatorial team works with our exhibition partners to curate each exhibition. Works will need to be available for collection and return in the UK and for the full length of the exhibition tour. Artists are usually not required for the installation, only by invitation from the organisers.
We also work with our partners to present performance or participatory practices.
