We are bringing our open art exhibition back this spring! Now in its fourth edition, Tavi Open celebrates the talent of our service users, students, staff, and local artists who have a connection to the Trust.
The exhibition follows an open theme and welcomes contributions from professional artists and amateurs alike. We are eager to collate as many different voices as possible and can’t wait to celebrate all things creative at the Tavistock and Portman again.
To apply, complete the form below by 5 May 2025. By applying, you confirm that you understand and commit to follow the submission criteria.
Submission criteria
- Submission deadline: Monday 5 May 2025
- All works to be handed in to the Tavistock Centre on Tuesday 27 May 2025 between 10am and 4pm. We regret that we are unable to cover the cost of delivery.
- Subject matter must be appropriate for public display and must not be obscene or portray or incite discrimination.
- Max. 2 works per artist. Works must not exceed 100 cm x 100 cm (40” x 40”)
- We are only able to accept wall-based 2D art. Works on paper or textiles must be framed behind glass. All framed works must have a string or a wire on the back so that they are ready to hang on a hook, except for very light artworks (such as prints on foamboards) which may be secured to the walls with command strips provided by the artist. We regret that all artworks incompatible with the hanging system will not be included in the exhibition.
- We will take care to look after your work, however, we do not hold responsibility for damage or theft of your work during storage, display or collection. Artists should arrange their own insurance if necessary.
- All works on show will be available for sale, if you wish, with the gallery taking a commission of 15%. All sales will be handled through the gallery.
- All works will need to be collected on Friday 4 July 2025 between 10am and 7pm. We have a very limited storage space and do not hold responsibility for any uncollected artworks.
- The artists’ names and accompanying information will be clearly on display, unless the artist wishes to be anonymised.