CALL TO ARTISTS
Submissions are now open for The Bank's annual Summer Open Call Exhibition!
Now in it's third consecutive year, our Summer Exhibition is our largest show of the year and aims to celebrate the rich diversity of our regions creativity. This opportunity is open to Artists and Creatives based in East Anglia. We encourage submissions from professionals, young artists and first time creatives alike!
This is an open brief - there is no submission theme for this exhibition and artists can submit works of any genre or subject. Please submit works which are true to you and your practice. Further there are no restrictions on mediums however submissions may include - painting, drawing, print, sculpture, sculpture and photography.
Artists can submit up to 3 artworks for consideration.
Submissions are now open for The Bank's annual Summer Open Call Exhibition!
Now in it's third consecutive year, our Summer Exhibition is our largest show of the year and aims to celebrate the rich diversity of our regions creativity. This opportunity is open to Artists and Creatives based in East Anglia. We encourage submissions from professionals, young artists and first time creatives alike!
This is an open brief - there is no submission theme for this exhibition and artists can submit works of any genre or subject. Please submit works which are true to you and your practice. Further there are no restrictions on mediums however submissions may include - painting, drawing, print, sculpture, sculpture and photography.
Artists can submit up to 3 artworks for consideration.
Exhibition & Submission Details
Deadline for submissions close at 4pm on Saturday 7 June 2025.
Artists will be notified whether their submission was successful by Tuesday 10 June 2025.
Please note - due to the volume of submissions we are unable to accept all submissions.
The provisional date for the Exhibition to be open to the public from Wednesday 2nd July – Saturday 30th August 2025.
If submitting your work, please ensure that the artworks are available for this period. These dates are provisional due to the Lighting Installation works to be confirmed, exhibition dates will be confirmed upon selection.
Successful submissions must be available to be delivered to The Bank Arts Centre at 2 Castle Street, Eye, IP23 7AN by Saturday 28th June 2025. Please note - we will be in touch with all selected artists to organise specific delivery dates and times.
Submission to this opportunity is Free.
Artists selected for exhibition will be kindly asked to contribute £15 towards costs.
Terms of submission:
Deadline for submissions close at 4pm on Saturday 7 June 2025.
Artists will be notified whether their submission was successful by Tuesday 10 June 2025.
Please note - due to the volume of submissions we are unable to accept all submissions.
The provisional date for the Exhibition to be open to the public from Wednesday 2nd July – Saturday 30th August 2025.
If submitting your work, please ensure that the artworks are available for this period. These dates are provisional due to the Lighting Installation works to be confirmed, exhibition dates will be confirmed upon selection.
Successful submissions must be available to be delivered to The Bank Arts Centre at 2 Castle Street, Eye, IP23 7AN by Saturday 28th June 2025. Please note - we will be in touch with all selected artists to organise specific delivery dates and times.
Submission to this opportunity is Free.
Artists selected for exhibition will be kindly asked to contribute £15 towards costs.
Terms of submission:
- Artworks: All selected artworks must arrive ready for installation. Canvases or framed artworks must be fitting with D-rings and picture wire. Unframed artworks will be accepted but installation of these works must be agreed in advance and artist must provide suitable fixings (clips, etc).
- Commission: The Bank Arts Centre takes sales commission on all art sales. This is 25% standard and 10% for students. The Bank is a not-for-profit CIC and all sales commission supports core costs. Please include commission in sales prices given.
- All artworks submitted must be available for the period of this exhibition.
- Artwork Delivery / Collection: The Artist is responsible for delivering and collecting their work to/from The Bank at the agreed date and time. Specific dates will be organised with successful submissions.
- Transportation of Artwork: The Bank is not able to cover the cost of shipment of artwork. It is the responsibility of the Artist sole responsibility to arrange for delivery and pick-up of all artwork.
- Insurance: The Bank is not responsible for the insurance of exhibited artworks. It is the artists responsibility to arrange insurance if they wish.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Ready to submit to our Open Call? You will need the following information:
Please click the link below to submit.
If you cannot access the link or experience issues, please email your submission to - [email protected]
Ready to submit to our Open Call? You will need the following information:
- Good quality images of your artwork(s)
- Artwork Details - Titles, Medium and Size
- Artwork Price (if for sale. Please ensure commission is included)
- Short Statement about you as an artist, your work and how it meets the brief
Please click the link below to submit.
If you cannot access the link or experience issues, please email your submission to - [email protected]
About The Bank:
The Bank Arts Centre (Eyes Open CIC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led, community Arts Project providing a social and creative hub for our rural community. Based in a Garde II listed ex-Midlands Bank building, we host an eclectic programme of exhibitions, live music, events and workshops to provide inclusive and accessible experiences to encourage all to explore creative practices.
To find out more about The Bank Arts Centre or for questions, please contact:
Abbie Schug
Art Director & Curator
E: [email protected]
The Bank Arts Centre (Eyes Open CIC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led, community Arts Project providing a social and creative hub for our rural community. Based in a Garde II listed ex-Midlands Bank building, we host an eclectic programme of exhibitions, live music, events and workshops to provide inclusive and accessible experiences to encourage all to explore creative practices.
To find out more about The Bank Arts Centre or for questions, please contact:
Abbie Schug
Art Director & Curator
E: [email protected]
