Organizer Information
Boomer Gallery is a London-based gallery founded by a group of British artists and art enthusiasts with the stated aim of bridging the gap between culture and countries and giving visibility to overlooked artists. The gallery operates from a space in the Tower Bridge district of London, on Tooley Street, positioned between London Bridge and Tower Bridge and close to landmarks including The Shard and the Tower of London. Boomer Gallery runs a regular program of themed group exhibitions and describes itself as one of the blue-chip galleries listed on Artsy — the source text for this call states "3,000," though other pages published by the gallery state "4,000," so this figure should be verified before publishing.
Title & Description
A New World — Call For Artists
This exhibition takes as its starting point a set of open questions about art's place in a period the organizers describe as an unprecedented proliferation of images and artistic production. The call frames the exhibition around what will define art and the artist going forward, and around who gets to imagine, build, and be included in "the new world." Art critic and historian Anthony Fawcett — whose career includes work with Man Ray, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, Charles Saatchi, Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Damien Hirst, among others — will attend the exhibition on 9 October 2026 and give a speech addressing these themes.
Theme
A New World: the exhibition explores "the fragile space between what is disappearing and what is yet to come," reflecting on a world in transformation, the systems that are inherited, the realities that are constructed, and the futures that are chosen.
Categories
- All Discipline
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Installation
- Printmaking
- Fiber/Textile Art
- Illustration
- Digital
- AI
- Poetry
Eligibility
- Not specified in the source — no nationality, age, career-stage, or identity-based restriction is stated
- Eligible media are listed as including, but not limited to: paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, prints, textiles, illustrations, digital art, AI-assisted art, and poems
Program Benefits & Awards
- Inclusion in a physical group exhibition at the gallery's Tower Bridge space
- Printed exhibition posters
- Exhibition catalog (magazine-style artist profile), permanently displayed on the gallery's website and described as continuously circulated to artists, collectors, and enthusiasts
- Administrative support
- Graphic designer services
- Professional photographer documenting the event
- Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening
- Champagne and caviar reception at the opening event
- Printing and framing for artists who opt for this, at no additional cost beyond the participation fee
- No commission charged on sales the artist makes directly with a buyer
- Permanent inclusion in the gallery's Advisory Program, which introduces artists to prospective collectors
Application Fee
Applying is free. A £189 fee (including VAT) applies to each artist selected for the exhibition, covering the benefits listed above. If the artist wants the gallery to broker a sale rather than selling directly, a 20% VAT charge is added on top of the artist's listed price.
How to Apply?
Email submission to: boomergallery@gmail.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 3 October 2026
- Artwork delivery date: 8 October 2026
- Exhibition dates: 9–14 October 2026
- Opening event: 9 October 2026, 6:00–9:00 pm
Location
London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Submissions must include three images of different pieces, each with title, size in cm, medium, and price, plus a short biography of no more than 150 words
- Email subject line must read "A New World"
- Two frame sizes are available for artists who opt for gallery-provided printing/framing: 32 x 32 cm and 30 x 40 cm
- The gallery's suggested retail price for a framed print is £400, though artists may set a different price
- Artists facing shipping difficulties may send photos of their work for the gallery to print and frame on their behalf, at no extra cost