Short Description
The Birmingham School of Art Gallery (Birmingham City University) is pleased to announce an open call for public exhibitions and projects to be presented in our on-site gallery during the 2025–26 academic year by the name Birmingham School of Art Gallery Public Exhibitions & Projects.
Eligibility
We invite proposals from artists, curators, researchers, and collectives interested in exhibiting in our historic School of Art building (est. 1843). Selected exhibitions will occupy the gallery for approximately three weeks (see x3 available time slots below).
We especially welcome applications from individuals and groups from global majority backgrounds.
We are particularly interested in proposals that address one or more of the following:
-Engage with the gallery’s context within a working art school and seek to engage students (including BA Fine Art, BA Art and Design, and Postgraduate programmes)
-Include work by School of Art or BCU graduates
-Engage with BCU’s Arts, Design and Media Archive: BCU Archive Collections
(We recommend arranging a visit to explore the archive in person.)
-Originate from within the University community (artists, curators, or researchers at BCU) — at least one slot will be dedicated to an internal proposal
We look forward to receiving imaginative proposals that contribute meaningfully to our programme and our wider university context.
Gallery specs:
Approx 8x18m, adjustable lighting rig, window blinds
The available slots are (to include install and deinstall):
1. 22/9 – 17/10/2025
2. 03/11 – 21/11/2025
3. 12/01 – 30/01/2026
How to Apply
Please send a PDF that contains a written proposal, images of past work/indicative work, and a CV. Please also indicate preferences for available date slots to: BSOAgallery@bcu.ac.uk
Program Benefits & Awards
- £700 artist/professional fee
- £350 production fee
The gallery will also offer some technical install support, technical equipment (to be negotiated), documentation images, security at front desk, invigilation, promotional/printing support, opening event hospitality, and exhibitions insurance.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 5 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/
