Organizer Information
Tate Collective is the Tate’s dedicated membership and creative platform for young people aged 16–25. It provides free or discounted access to exhibitions and a space for emerging creatives to showcase their work within the UK’s national art galleries. For this specific call, they have partnered with Girls in Film (GiF), a global network and platform that champions women, trans, and non-binary people working in the film and photography industries.
Title & Description
Lee Miller Open Call: Girls in Film x Tate Collective
This open call invites young creators to submit photography or film works in response to the major Lee Miller retrospective at Tate Britain. Lee Miller was a trailblazing surrealist, fashion photographer, and war correspondent who consistently subverted expectations. Applicants are encouraged to submit work that responds to her documentation of the world through the themes of community identity, resistance, surrealism, and activism.
Categories
- Photography: Digital or scanned analog images.
- Film: Short-form video or film works (maximum 3 minutes in length).
Eligibility
- Identity: Open to women, trans+, and non-binary artists.
- Age: Applicants must be between 16 and 25 years old.
- Membership: Must be a member of Tate Collective (which is free to join).
- Location: While Tate is a UK-based institution, Tate Collective open calls are generally open to international submissions, provided the artist meets the age and identity criteria.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition: Selected works will be showcased on a digital display during the Late at Tate Britain event on February 13, 2026.
- Platform: Selected entries may also be featured on the Tate website and @TateCollective social media channels, providing significant public exposure within a world-renowned cultural institution.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Personal Info: Name, Date of Birth, and Email.
- Membership ID: A valid Tate Collective membership number.
- Work Description: A 100–150 word summary of the work and how it responds to the brief/themes.
- The Artwork: One entry per person (Image file or video link/file). Films must not exceed 3 minutes.
How to Apply?
Submissions must be made through the official online form on the Tate website:
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 7 January 2026
- Exhibition Date: 13 February 2026
Location
Tate Britain, London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
The organizers welcome both brand-new pieces created for this brief and pre-existing works that align with the themes. All submissions must be original work, suitable for an audience that includes under-18s, and must have the necessary permissions for any people or copyrighted material featured in the work.