OPEN CALL
Performance
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We are excited to invite artists across all mediums to participate in ‘Artist Bed,’ an interactive performance art piece featured in the ‘Externum’ exhibition.
This event is part of the Artists Open Houses Festival, taking place in Brighton & Hove on May 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025.
This call is not limited to visual art, we are welcoming poetry, music, and other creative disciplines.
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About the Performance:
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‘Artist Bed’ offers a unique opportunity for artists to inhabit a bed and creating artwork in direct response to individual audience members joining the artist in bed for designated periods of time. Evolving art collection will be displayed instantly, forming a collaborative installation that reflects the dynamic relationship between artist and audience.
Participation Details:
• Medium & Technique: Artists are free to choose their preferred medium and technique.
• Time Commitment: Performance slots are available each exhibition day from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Artists can specify their preferred dates and times.
Submission Requirements:
• Max 300-word artist bio/statement
• Description of your chosen medium
• Brief outline of your conceptual approach to the performance
• Preferred dates and times for participation
Additional Information:
• No submission fees are required.
• Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
How to Apply:
Please submit the required materials to theadelaidesalon@gmail.com
Deadline for application: April 15, 2025.
Contact Information:
For inquiries, contact Paulina Anzorge at theadelaidesalon@gmail.com
We look forward to your hear from you!
OPEN CALL
Exhibition
The Adelaide Salon in conjunction with curators Bill Redshaw and Ben Coleman presents exhibition: ‘WEDDING CRASHERS’
‘Wedding Crashers’ will showcase the work of a group of emerging contemporary artists within an ornately decorated Georgian regency home —a space reminiscent of a wedding cake’s elaborate frosting —the setting of The Adelaide Salon.
The artists will present their work amongst covered monuments composed from the furniture inhabiting the space.
These monuments will act as vessels, presenting individual ‘wonder-rooms and spaces’ that offer a glimpse into the artist’s psyche and process.
We are open to challenging ideas and innovative thinking on how the artists’ approach this.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions from artists working across all visual disciplines, including, but not limited to painting, sculpture, installation, textiles, ceramics, photography, video, and mixed media.
Selected artists will be invited to integrate their practice within this unconventional display format.
3 attached examples of furniture available for presentation are shown below.
To apply: please submit the following:
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A short proposal of what you wish to present.
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Images of works (or video links, if applicable)
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Artist statement optional/bio (max. 300 words)
Key Dates:
Deadline for submissions: 10 April 2025
We will contact selected artists by the 12th of April
Delivery dates for artworks: 26-27th of April
Exhibition runs 3-5th & 10-11th May
Post exhibition collection 13-14th of May
Private view tbc
Please note there is no fee charged for submission or exhibiting, artists will be responsible for delivery and collection of their works.
Past Open Calls
OPEN CALL
PERFORMANCE ART
Hosted by: The Adelaide Salon
Location: Brighton & Hove
Application Deadline: 10 November 2024
The Adelaide Salon is thrilled to invite UK-based performance artists at any stage of their career to apply for two unique performance opportunities. We are seeking innovative, and thought-provoking pieces that reflect diverse themes and artistic expression
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Option NR1: The Adelaide Salon: 24-Hour Performance (Brighton, December 2024)
This opportunity offers a chance to perform in a prime location window to the outside public in Brighton town centre, streamed live for 24 hours duration of the performances.
Key Details:
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The performance will take place in a public-facing window in one of Brighton's most prominent locations.
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Artists are encouraged to submit proposals for short or long durational performances.
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No direct audience participation will be permitted due to the nature of the space (please refer to Option NR2 for participatory performances).
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Due to the public setting, nudity is not allowed (please refer to Option NR2 for nudity-inclusive performances).
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Performances should not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or the potential to stain or damage the space.
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Each artist’s performance will be streamed live.
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Post-performance, artists will be interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives and provided media exposure.
Fee:
No application or participation fees apply for this opportunity.
Option NR2: The Adelaide Salon: Edit (Monthly Art Evenings in Hove)
Join us for intimate monthly performance evenings, showcasing a range of art forms including performance, visual art, artist talks, poetry, and film.
Key Details:
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Performances will be staged in an intimate setting in Hove, among art exhibitions and other artistic presentations.
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We welcome both short and long durational performances across diverse subject matter.
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Audience participation is encouraged in this setting, and nudity is permitted where relevant to the work.
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Performances must not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or potential to stain.
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After each performance, artists will be included in a Q&A session and interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives for further exposure.
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Artists may be invited to participate in future Adelaide Salon events depending on the relevance of their work.
Fee:
No application or participation fees apply for this opportunity.
How to Apply
To apply for either option, please submit the following materials to theadelaidesalon@gmail.com
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Performance Proposal: A description of your intended performance (500 words max), including concept, duration, and technical needs.
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Artist Biography: A brief background on your artistic career (300 words max).
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Work Samples: Links to previous performances or rehearsal footage.
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Technical Requirements: Any specific needs (lighting, sound, etc.).
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