We have been invited to partner up with our friends at the Genesis Cinema to contribute artwork to their upcoming Fragments Festival. 

Fragments Festival is an exciting programme which aims to provide a platform for stories about ‘Home’ and filmmakers and artists who identify as women or non-binary, people of colour, LGBTQIA+, disabled or belonging to otherwise marginalised groups. In programming our festival we strive to spotlight not only the fantastic home-grown talent that the UK has, but also the incredible artists and filmmakers across Europe and around the world.

We are encouraging visual artists from any marginalised backgrounds to submit their artwork to us under the theme of ‘Home’ and what that means to you. 

For example, you may have artwork relating to: immigration, local community, travelling, care homes and age care, lockdown & isolation, homelessness, stay at home parenting, heritage and upbringing, cultural differences, wealth gaps and more.

We are looking for artists with strong art pieces in 2D, flat or paper works. Whether that be large or small paintings, drawings, collage, photography, print or fabric / mixed media artwork etc.

Artists: Submit your artwork for the Fragments Festival: darkyellowdot.com/submit

Filmmakers: If you are a filmmaker and would like to take part, visit the Fragments Festival submission portal for more information: filmfreeway.com/FragmentsFestival

ELIGIBILITY 

• Must be over 18 years old
• Practising or studying in the arts
• Reside in London or surrounding areas, UK (please note, we can not ship works to or from the venue)
• Unique approach to their 2D/3D medium of choice

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO:

• Display their art in a group show at Genesis Cinema Gallery during the Fragments Festival
• Get a special highlight that will live permanently on our website.
• Receive promotion distributed to both Dark Yellow Dot & Genesis audiences
• Receive support and advice from our team and/or partners

SUBMISSIONS

Submit your artwork for the Fragments Festival: darkyellowdot.com/submit

Submissions can only be accepted via our online form.

Deadline to apply: 11pm on 23 June 2023 23 July (Extended)

All submissions will be carefully reviewed and selected artists will participate in a group exhibition throughout the duration of the festival and have the opportunity to attend the screenings and events of the festival programme.

• Art submitted for the festival must be in their complete and finalised version. We can’t accept work-in-progress or unfinished projects in this case. 
• Changing or updating the originally submitted application is not accepted.
• By submitting, artists must confirm that they have all rights and licences for their art.
• Submission fees must be paid through the online form. The submission fee is non-refundable.
• Unfortunately we will not be able to provide individual feedback on submissions.

SELECTION

• If selected for the festival all submissions must be delivered to our London address
• All pieces must be clearly labelled with the name of the artist and title of the work 
• It is the sole responsibility of the artist to ensure the delivery of their work to the Festival location
• Artwork may not be withdrawn from the exhibition before the festival ends. 
• The Festival cannot accept responsibility for shipping costs, customs charges, or any costs incurred due to damage or loss in transit. 

DATES

• Submissions will be accepted from 3rd April 2023
• Early Bird Submissions (£9) close on 3rd May 2023 
• Late Submissions (£15) close on 23rd June 2023  23 July (Extended)
• Artists notified by 31st July 2023
• Fragments Festival runs from 28 September 28 – 1 October 2023