Open Call: Brent Creative Enterprise Programme

TRACING BRENT: ART EXHIBITION

Mapping Place, Time, and Memory

Are you a Brent resident and an artist, writer, or maker? We invite submissions for a group exhibition developed as part of the Brent Creative Enterprise Zone programme, showcasing local artists at different stages of practice.

Tracing Brent explores how memory, energy, and time shape our understanding of place — and how certain stories are preserved, while others are erased. The exhibition brings together works that reflect on lived experience in Brent, examining how histories persist, transform, and resurface within everyday life.

The exhibition seeks work engaging with one or more of the following themes:

Energy and Memory

How personal, collective, or inherited experiences leave traces across bodies, spaces, and generations.

Nonlinear Time and Continuity

How time is experienced beyond linear narratives — including cycles, repetitions, interruptions, and change.

Place and Power

How ideas of the “local,” culture, and belonging are shaped by wider social, historical, and global forces.

Artists are welcome to submit existing works or propose new pieces responding to these themes. Full submission details and eligibility criteria are available via the FAQ page, or by contacting: marco.ferrara.artist@gmail.com

This exhibition is curated by locally based curators and artists Simmi Dullay and Marco Ferrara, and is funded by Brent Council and ERA CEZ, with support from ASC Studios.

Eligibility

Open to artists and writers who live in the London Borough of Brent

All career stages welcome

Selected Works must be available for the exhibition period.

Exhibition Details

Dates: May 15^th 2026 – May 29^th 2026
Opening Times: 4pm – 7pm
Location: ASC Studios Alperton, Canalside Gallery, 243 Ealing Rd, London, Wembley HA0 1QL

Contact: marco.ferrara.artist@gmail.com

Timeline

Open call launch: TBC

Deadline for submissions: TBC

Selection notifications: TBC

Artwork drop-off: TBC

Exhibition dates: 15^th May 2026 – 29^th May 2026

FAQs

Q: What types of media can I submit?
A: Drawing, sketches, painting on paper, painting on canvas, textile, writing, photography, poetry, and live music performaces are all welcome.

Q: How many works can I submit, and what size can they be?
A: You may submit up to 2 works, each no bigger than A1.

Q: Do I need to provide images of my artwork?
A: Yes, all submissions must include a picture of the artwork. Accepted file types are JPG, PDF, or a link to your work online.

Q: Who installs the artwork in the gallery?
A: The curators will install the artwork. Artists can provide specific installation instructions in the submission form. You may also install your own work, but the placement in the gallery will be decided by the curators.

Q: Is there a submission fee, and are any costs covered?
A: There is no submission fee. No materials, shipping, or production costs are covered, so artists are responsible for any expenses.

Q: How will artworks be selected?
A: Works are selected based on relevance to the exhibition themes and quality. All submissions will receive a response. If you have questions, contact: marco.ferrara.artist@gmail.com

Q: Will my artwork be photographed or promoted?
A: Yes, artworks displayed in the gallery will be photographed for documentation and social media promotion. If this is a problem, please indicate it in the submission form.

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions or need support?
A: For any queries about submissions or the exhibition, email: marco.ferrara.artist@gmail.com

Q: Who is responsible for delivering and collecting artworks?
A: Artists are responsible for delivering their works to the gallery and collecting them after the exhibition.

Q: Is my artwork insured while on display?
A: While we take care when handling and displaying artworks, we cannot provide insurance or accept liability for any damage. Artists are encouraged to arrange their own insurance if required.

Q: Can artworks be sold as part of the exhibition?
A: Yes, artworks can be for sale. Artists are responsible for handling sales directly. If a work is sold, it must remain on display for the full duration of the exhibition. Please indicate in the submission form if your work is for sale and include pricing information if applicable.