open call 2025
This year sixteen Gallery is hosting its first Open Call.
we're inviting all emerging and established artists to submit work for an open exhibition At the gallery that will be judged by a guest panel.
The exhibition will be held at our gallery in Cheltenham from the 28th August - 10th September this year and will be a collection of the 50 judges choice pieces submitted between 13th May and 13th July.
There is no theme for the work submitted and the Open Call is free to enter so we’re encouraging as many artists as possible to get involved. Our only stipulation is that all works submitted are no larger than 100cm x 100cm.
The shortlist of 50 works will all be for sale during the exhibition with no commission taken if the work sells, only a small hanging fee of £25. Members of the Sixteen Online Collective will not be charged a hanging fee.
The Judges will also select a single artist to receive the prize of a free week's rental at the Gallery in 2026.
To enter, use the form below.
submiSSIONS
Your artwork has been submitted
Submissions will open on 13th may
All works will be submitted and selected digitally. You may upload one image of each piece and you may enter as many pieces as you like.
Complete the form for each entry. Make sure each time you enter a work you fill out all the details as each entry is separate.
For further help, read our guidelines and FAQ below
guidelines and faq
You can enter as many artworks as you like. Each will be a separate submission using the form.
We will accept 2D and 3D artworks, including paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, ceramics and photography. Digital artwork may be submitted but all pieces must be printed to a professional level to be included in the exhibition.
There is no theme for this open call.
You may only upload one image of each artwork.
Please make sure it is a high-resolution photo of your work in good lighting, with no shadows across it. Please tightly crop the photograph to the work and do not include the frame, unless it is integral to the work. Ensure images are free of copyright stamps or watermarks.
Please note, if the photograph is not a true representation of the original work, we reserve the right to exclude the work from the exhibition.
Upload your submission images as Jpegs, Jpgs or PNGs between 3MB-8MB.
No, works are submitted digitally only. If you are chosen to be part of the exhibition, works will then be delivered to the gallery at the date shown in the key dates below. We will reach out to you with more information on selection.
No, there is no submission fee. We would like to encourage as many artists to get involved.
No, we will take no commission on any work sold through the exhibition. But there will be a small hanging fee (£25) to cover our costs.
Please note: If you are a member of the Sixteen Online Collective and are selected, there will be no hanging fee.
The judges will be a selection of esteemed members of the creative community from around the local area. We will release more information closer to the submission closing date.
Artworks must be finished to a professional standard if selected to be a part of the exhibition. This means works must either be framed, or finished canvas' with fitted d-rings. 3D work must be finished and able to stand on plinths.
We will be in touch with the artists selected for the exhibition once the judging process is complete. This will be on or before 4th August as noted in key dates.
key dates
Submissions Open: 13th may 2025
Submissions Close: 13th July 2025
Exhibiting selection announced: 4th August
Exhibition: 28th August - 10th September
Delivery of selected work: 27th - 28th August
Collection of unsold work: 10th September