SMALL WORKS

small works/outhouse open call 2026

Women’s Day 

Exhibition celebrating work by artists identifying as women and carers.

This exhibition grew out of our desire to celebrate our community—the women we are, the women we know, and the women we’ve yet to meet. There’s no need to remind anyone how rough the world feels right now, which is exactly why coming together matters. Let’s support one another, stick close, and make things feel a little lighter, even if only for a moment. So come on—brush your tail, have a little dance, and show us your work. 

 

We invite you to submit your 2D and 3D works for our exhibition celebrating women.

2D work needs to fit the size of a large letter to fit through the letter box, not exceeding Length 35.3cm, Width 25cm, and Thickness up to and including 2.5cm. We have limited space for sculpture and installation work. We do not have a theme, as we want to celebrate you as a creator instead of focusing on a specific subject. There is no submission fee, but we are asking for a £10 participation fee if your work is selected to cover exhibition costs.  All artworks must be available for sale, as this is also a fundraising event for you, the Artist, Outhouse Gallery and Small Works CIC, sharing 60/20/20. Please include a price in your submission, including 40% to be shared between both organisers. 

 

DATES:

Exhibition Dates 8-21 March

Install 5-7 March

PV 8 of March (lunch time with cake and drinks?)

Deinstall 21-23 March

 

Deadline for submissions 15 February (midnight)

Results announced by 28 February

 

Please make sure that you are available to deliver and pick up your work on the dates mentioned below:

Work delivery – work must be delivered via post by 5th March (address to be given later) or in person on the 6th of March to the gallery (Unit 1 inside Brunswick Park, Camberwell, SE5 7RH, London).

Work pick up – all artworks must be collected (unless sold) from the gallery on the 22nd of March 12-6 pm.

Eligibility criteria: 

  • Do you identify as a woman or carer? yes/no
  • Does your artwork fit the size limit? yes/no
  • Are you available for drop off/pick up of your work in person on the dates mentioned? yes/no
  • Is your artwork for sale? yes/no

If you answered yes to these questions, please apply via:

Submission Form

Questions can be sent to: opencall@smallworksartgallery.com

We look forward to seeing your work!