Fringe Arts Bath Festival
Fringe Arts Bath (FaB) is an experimental platform for new ideas and early-career curators and artists, offering a unique space outside the conventional gallery art scene. It invites artists of all backgrounds and experiences to contribute to its 2025 Festival. FaB is a volunteer-led festival, providing an opportunity for creative expression across a variety of disciplines.
Information & Application Details:
• Application deadline: Friday, 11 April 2025, 23:59 GMT
• Application fee: Free
* Selected artists will be asked for a £22 donation to help cover festival costs.
Eligibility:
• Open to artists worldwide, regardless of experience level.
• No specific requirements to consider yourself an "Artist."
• Application is free and open to individuals and groups, including those without gallery experience.
Themes (20+ Exhibitions & Projects):
1. YOU HATE MY JOB, BUT YOU NEED IT: Exploring socially underappreciated jobs that enhance quality of life.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/need
2. YOU ARE THE LIGHT: Works exploring the embodiment of light.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/you
3. URBAN BIOPHILIA - YOUR SANCTUARY: Creating art that brings nature into urban spaces for healing.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/urban
4. SENT FROM…: An anonymous postcard project to express unsaid emotions.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/sent
5. SCREENPLAY: Artworks for projection or monitor displays that challenge narrative conventions.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/screenplay
6. REHEARSING EMBODIED ECOLOGIES: Artistic exploration of collective practices addressing climate and colonialism.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/rehearsing
7. LUSUS NATURAE: Reflecting on individuality and societal norms, exploring “freaks of nature.”
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/naturae
8. LIKE A BREACH IN NATURE: Surreal environments where animals dominate alternate ecologies.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/breach
9. INSERT THERE: Reimagining art placement in real or fictional spaces.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/insert
10. IN SEARCH OF GHOSTS: Art and archaeology exploring how humans have lived differently.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/ghosts
11. HUMAN-MACHINE CO-CREATION: Interactive works exploring AI’s role in creativity.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/machine
12. HABITUAL STATES: Art exploring memory, time, land, and identity.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/habitual
13. GOOD SOUP: A celebration of Bath’s ecology through foraging, cooking, and community meals.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/soup
14. GENTLE WORDS FALL UPON LOVING EARS: A celebration of love in everyday life.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/gentle
15. FREE-FOR-ALL: Works that celebrate sharing resources with generosity and foresight.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/free
16. FAB PHOTOMARATHON: A photo challenge exploring Bath through 20 themes in 10 hours.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/photomarathon
17. EARTHBOUND: Works reflecting migration, ecology, and material connections using foraged materials.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/earthbound
18. COQUETTE CORNUCOPIA: An immersive exhibition combining food, ritual, and sensory experiences.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/coquette
19. COMMUNITY: Exploring the essence of community through art, food, festivals, and social interaction.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/community
20. CATNIP: Celebrating the complex relationship between humans and cats across history and digital culture.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/catnip
21. ART MAPS: Creative maps as visual journeys or processes.
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/maps
22. VOLUNTEERS: Join FaB’s team in festival production, event management, and other tasks.
https://fringeartsbath.co.uk/support
23. EVENTS: Submissions for workshops, performances, and time-based art for FaB's live events.
submissions@fringeartsbath.co.uk
24. GROUPS & COLLECTIVES: Submissions from artist groups and collectives showcasing high-quality work.
submissions@fringeartsbath.co.uk
How to Apply:
• Visit the specific theme links for detailed information on each project.
• Free to apply to as many themes as you wish.
• Selected artists will be asked for a £22 donation to help cover festival costs.
Submission Requirements:
• Applications vary by theme. Typically, submissions may include:
o Descriptions of work or concept (maximum 200 words).
o Visual, audio, or video files to represent your work.
o Links to online portfolios, videos, or related work may be required.
* For events and groups/collectives, a brief description (written or in video/audio format) is required, alongside supporting media.
Selection Process:
• The FaB team will review all applications.
• Selected works will be invited to be part of the 2025 festival.
• Artists may be invited to contribute to projects or exhibitions that align with their submission.
Program Benefits:
• Opportunity to showcase work at the Fringe Arts Bath Festival.
• The festival provides exposure for early-career and independent artists.
• Networking opportunities with other artists, curators, and attendees.
• The festival provides a platform for experimental and diverse artistic expressions.
Contact & Resources:
• For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/
• FAQ: https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/faq
• Direct inquiries: info@fringeartsbath.co.uk.
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fringeartsbath/
Note: Keep an eye on individual project pages for specific submission details and deadlines.
Website link:
https://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/
Opportunity Details
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Start Date
2025/01/01
Deadline
2025/04/11
Location
United Kingdom
Entry Fee
22$
Participate Fee
Free
Category
Eligibility
International
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