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It’s been a long way, this is a good rock to sit on.

hARTslane’s International Winter Show and Fundraiser

OPEN CALL

Between departure and arrival lies a geography of pauses. There are spaces where we stop to catch our breath, to reassemble who we are before moving on, where belonging feels briefly within reach.

It’s been a long way, this is a good rock to sit on is a group exhibition of tile-sized artworks that is open to all creatives, artists and illustrators.

We invite artists to participate by donating a tile-sized work (13x13cm) in any medium relating to the theme of displacement, identity and belonging. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works. Whether you’re an established artist or someone who simply loves to create, hARTslane welcomes you to be a part of our celebration of international art and creativity and call for peace. Share your work, connect with fellow artists, and contribute to a message of solidarity and unity through art.

hARTslane is a non-profit arts organisation and exhibition space founded in London in 2012. The organisation is an alternative to mainstream institutions and empower both emerging talents and established artists, enabling them to curate, exhibit, and collaborate.

Deadline for sending artworks: Wednesday 26th of November 2026

Exhibition dates: 28-30 November 2025, 12 noon – 6pm
Opening event: Friday 28th of November, 6-8pm

The exhibition will be free to attend.

We invite artists to participate by donating a tile-sized work (13x13cm) in any medium relating to the theme of displacement, identity and belonging.

Guidelines:

  • Entry is Free and all artworks are accepted.⁠ We have a Policy of Saying Yes to Artists.
  • We invite artists to participate by donating a tile-sized artwork (13x13cm) in any medium relating to the theme of the open call.
  • Each original work will be exhibited at hARTslane in November 2025 and sold for £40. Proceeds will benefit hARTslane’s mission to support artists and bring people together.
  • To participate, artists have to fill in this online form & send their artwork via post to hARTslane, 17 Harts Lane, SE14 5UP London – United Kingdom
  • Up to 4 artworks per artists will be accepted
  • All mediums accepted: painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc
  • All artworks need to be signed and include the title at the back
  • All participating artists will be acknowledged on the website and promotional materials
  • We’ll accept all artworks that arrive by Wednesday 26th of November 2025.
  • Please note that submitted artworks will not be returned following the close of the exhibition.
  • The copyright and all other intellectual property rights will remain with the artist. hARTslane has the right to reproduce works in connection with the exhibition.
  • hARTslane will hold personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  
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