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Winter Show & Fundraiser

It’s Been a Long Way, This is a Good Rock to Sit on

hARTslane’s International Winter Show & Fundraiser

Exhibition dates: 28-30 November 2025, 12 noon – 6pm
Opening event: Friday 28th of November, 5-8pm

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 invited 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 submitted their works.  

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.

ARTISTS
Alexandra Warren / Alison Cooke / Angela Wright / Anne Mølleskov / Antonella Ferrari / Alma TWood / Barnie Emma / Catherine Harrington / Cecilia Rouncefield / Cesar Ceballos / Chloe Cooper / Clive Burton / Ekaterina Vagurina / Graeme McNay / Greg McIndoe / Himani Weir / Jenia Demchenko / Jenny Klein / Jose Abad Lorente / Karen Byrne / Lauren Jefferies / Louise Melchior / Luigi Coppola / Malgorzata Drohomirecka / Mary Davidson / Mary Rouncefield / Max Melvin / Megan Lim / Melanie Bäreis / Perrine Davari / Rachel Bowyer / Rachel Lonsdale / Roxana O Williams / Satori Kurosawa / Sofya Rakitina / Sophia Taveira / Valeria Muteri / Xingyu Liu / Ya Luo / Usva Inei

 

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Lightning Strike open mic night

Lighting Strike

Open mic night

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Come to the launch of Lightning Strike Open mic night. We have 15 places to offer and a 5-minute slot for each artist.

Say your words aloud into the ether. Speak something into existence, ritual, shape. Tease out a piece of writing from many years ago and give it arms, legs, a voice, life. Read something written on your way here, just now. Manic, frantic, written, improvised, lyrics. Anything, anything. All forms of writing in a circus, in a circuit.
We have 15 places to offer and a 5-minute slot for each artist. First time performers are welcome, this is a supportive and open space.
About the space –
hARTslane is a very welcoming and warm space, however, the temperature inside is not. We are located in a former motorbike garage and the gallery has no heating. 
We have a small plug-in heater, but it is strongly advised to bring a hot water bottle, warm clothing or flask (why not…) for when you’re in the space. Camping energy is what this will most likely look like. Saying our words around the non-existent fire.
This open mic is a pop-up event. We will be rolling in between hours 6-8pm and then packing everything up and going back out. We have approximately 15 seats and the rest are standing.
The tickets are £5 to ensure that those who sign up will attend. And so that these events can grow and we can gather more equipment, people and resources! Entry is free for anyone who wants to watch, so bring your friends!
Performers please arrive at 6:15pm, as we will begin at 6:30pm sharp.
hARIslane is a safe and inclusive space for all. We have a policy of ‘Saying Yes to Artists’ as long as the events are in compliance with our safeguarding & equality, diversity & inclusion guidelines outlined on our website. 

We will not tolerate any forms of discrimination.
The gallery entrance is wheelchair accessible and there is a wheelchair access toilet in the space.

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Promotional poster with a bold, DIY aesthetic for a course titled Making a Buck Without Selling Out, presented by hARTslane. The background is a rough-textured, rusty red with torn paper-style beige panels layered on top. At the top, the black text reads: hARTslane Presents:. Below, in large capital letters, the title is displayed: MAKING A BUCK WITHOUT SELLING OUT. The typeface is heavy and hand-cut in appearance, giving the design a raw, grassroots feel. There are no images or dates—this version focuses solely on the title and presenter.

Making a Buck Without Selling Out – Open for registration!

Macking A Buck Without Selling Out is open for registration!

Next course: January 2026

Making a Buck Without Selling Out is hARTslane’s new course on artists’ professional practice, with hARTslane co-director Cristiana Bottigella and guest tutor Sophia Kosmaoglou, founder of ART&CRITIQUE and co-founder of the Radical Pedagogy Research Group.

We created this course because we recognise that there’s a gap in art education—one that rarely prepares artists for the realities of building a practice in today’s culture industry.  

The art world’s economy is full of contradictions. Artists are expected to be visionaries, provocateurs, and entrepreneurs all at once. We’re told to challenge the system—while also expected to succeed within it. Artists must survive and keep making work within a capitalist economy. That means negotiating visibility, marketing, and income—without selling out.

This course confronts that tension. It asks:

  • What does it mean to prioritise artistic integrity over marketability?
  • How do you stay connected and visible without getting drawn into competition and isolation?
  • What does autonomy look like when you also need to pay the rent? 

This programme isn’t a checklist or a formula. It’s a space to ask difficult questions about what keeps your work going, what threatens to undermine it, and how to protect your autonomy while expanding your networks and building community. You’ll also reflect on what success means for you, and what it takes—emotionally, materially, ethically—to keep your practice sustainable over time.

You’ll get 6 online sessions, weekly activities with tangible outcomes, peer review, written feedback, and collective learning, a workbook to map your progression, resources, tools, and one-to-one tutorials to review your action plan.

Find out more and register on the course page

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Exhibition Open Call: It’s been a long way, this is a good rock to sit on


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 from £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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Please find below a list of resources and references, organised by module.
If you find any broken links please let us know!

1. Professional or Entrepreneur?

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2. Voice & Visibility (You & Your Work)

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3. Funding Strategies for Artists

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4. Opportunities & Initiatives

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5. Self-care

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hARTslane Presents

hARTslane Presents is a collaborative platform co-produced by Cristiana Bottigella and Sophia Kosmaoglou. It is dedicated to education, artistic practice, and critical discourse. Through courses, workshops, and public events, hARTslane Presents creates opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with pressing questions of sustainability, visibility, and autonomy in contemporary art. 

As an event and educational strand of hARTslane, it brings together diverse perspectives, fosters collective learning, and supports artists in developing independent practices aligned with their values. hARTslane Presents operates on co-operative and critical principles, bridging art, pedagogy, and cultural practice in order to cultivate dialogue, agency, and experimentation.

Cristiana Bottigella is an art producer with over 25 years’ experience supporting artists to develop their practice, access resources, and create meaningful cultural impact. Her work centres on socially engaged art, artist-led infrastructures, and strategies for sustainability. She is the founder and director of hARTslane.
Sophia Kosmaoglou is an artist, educator and organiser working at the intersection of art, politics and pedagogy. Her interdisciplinary practice spans installation, moving image, performance, writing and critical research. She is the founder of ART&CRITIQUE, an alternative art education network committed to critical engagement with practice, theory and research, and co-founder of the Radical Pedagogy Research Group.

Projects:

Making A Buck Without Selling Out
A six-week online course for artists who want to build a sustainable practice—on their own terms. Whether you’re starting out, returning to your practice, or planning your next steps, Making a Buck Without Selling Out offers a critical and supportive space to build momentum and develop strategies rooted in your values.

 

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Window Open Call

Image: Retina by Clive Burton



 Window Open Call for hARTslane Artist Members

“There is a window from one heart to another heart” – Rumi, Poet

We’re welcoming proposals for an artwork to be in our window from November 2025-26!

Open Call: 11th July – 31st August
Decision announced: End of September
Launch night: Saturday 8th November

Guidelines:

Window Dimensions: 83cm x 73cm x 5cm

Please note: The window has a shallow arch at the top.

Send your proposals in PDF format to info@hartslane.org

All artist proposals must include:

  • Artist name, Title of Work, Short blurb explaining the work (300 words max).
  • Any additional content that you think will give us a good idea of the work you are proposing – drawings, mock ups, images.
  • Material specification details, including external materials that are durable for one year.
  • A budget for materials & costs involved in the production (up to £100)
  • Outline of your Self-construction and installation process including any required maintenance and upkeep for the year.
  • Health and safety issues must be considered throughout. A risk assessment will be required for the selected artwork.
  • The complete removal of the work at the end.
  • hARTslane has a public liability insurance and artists are highly advised to have a public liability insurance as the artwork is public facing for one year.

This open call is for hARTslane Artist members only. If you’re interested in joining, find all information on our website.

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