Who Are We?

Dark Yellow Dot, is an artist-run platform for sharing, connecting, learning and growing as an artist. By curating and organising exhibitions, workshops and other events, we’re supporting and making space for new artists and creative beginners. We’re proud to have featured many artists in their first ever exhibitions and online publications. Read more about us here.

We currently manage two public-facing gallery spaces in East London which allow artists to share their work with a wide audience. The Genesis Cinema Gallery in Mile End and the 1B Window Gallery in Walthamstow. Read more about them here.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for artists of the LGBTQ+ community to take part in an upcoming exhibition as part of Pride Month 2023. We are looking for dynamic artists that will explore themes of ‘queerness’ and what that means to them.

Queer art forms have very often been represented through the ideas of sexuality and gender, however with this exhibition we are hoping to explore other, maybe less represented areas of queerness (Queer spaces, queer language, queer expression, queer fashion, etc.)

We are very aware of the importance of being able to openly explore sexuality and gender through art forms and by no means intend on invalidating said forms of work.

However, for the theme of this particular exhibition at Genesis Cinema and 1B Window Gallery, we challenge artists to interpret queerness beyond the confines of gender/sexuality and explore further into how queerness affects space, language, fashion, expression and identity. Due to the nature of our gallery spaces operating within a public facing schema, we unfortunately cannot include artworks of explicit content.

Art including, but not limited to:

Drawing

Painting

Collage

Sculpture

Illustration

Installation

Textiles

Digital

Fashion

Unfortunately we can’t accommodate film or performance art in our galleries at this time.

Selected Artists will have the chance to:

• Display their art in a real exhibition space in London for up to 2 months.
• Get a special highlight that will live permanently on our website.
• Receive promotion distributed to over 15K followers & subscribers.
• Receive support and advice from our team and/or partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be over 18 years old
• Practicing or studying in the arts
• Reside in or near to London, UK
• Unique approach to their 2D/3D medium of choice

FAQ’s

Can I enter if I’m not based in London?

We do accept entries from artists outside of London in nearby areas, but keep in mind we do not transport or ship artworks. We don’t accept international entries for this particular exhibition at this time.

Can I sell my work?

Yes, if selected you’ll get a chance to have your exhibited art piece for sale

When will I hear back?

You should hear from us by May 1st, 2023. Make sure you enter your email correctly, keep an eye on your email, and check junk folders

How many images can I enter?

You can submit up to 4 images per application.

Do you have to pay? 

Entry fees are £9 to submit your application.

Timeline

Submission deadline: Sunday, April 23rd at 11pm
Artist Selected & Notified: May 1st, 2023
Exhibition Dates: May 31st – July 5th, 2023

Testimonials

“Exhibiting with Dark Yellow Dot as an emerging artist was brilliant. They took the time to get to understand the artists in the Women’s Month Exhibition and showed so much faith in my work it was truly encouraging. The team were a dream, super supportive, responsive, and professional. How they are creating the landscape for emerging artists to blossom is truly fantastic.” – Natalie Thrasivoulou

Read more comments from our previously exhibited artists!

Ready to Enter?

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