San Mei Gallery is looking for exhibition proposals from artists, creatives, designers, architects and makers (solo or groups) with research-based practices to stage an exhibition in our Brixton-based gallery in 2025. 

San Mei Gallery is a not-for-profit independent space for contemporary art in South London, committed to research-led, educational and collaborative exchanges. Operating with an artist-led approach, we support artists and curators to experiment with new ideas. The gallery promotes and facilitates emerging artistic practice, through exhibitions, residencies, studios and events.

This open call is looking for four exhibitions to be held at San Mei Gallery in 2025, which will be selected by the San Mei Gallery curatorial team.

Before applying, please read in full the Application Guidance below, which includes details of what is offered through this opportunity, Terms and Conditions as well as Frequently Asked Questions.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance linked above in full before applying.

All applicants must complete the following two tasks for their application to be considered:

1. Submit your proposal via a google form.

2. Pay your submissions fee.

We kindly ask that all applicants also complete an anonymous Equal Opportunities form. The information collected in this form will not be reviewed in conjunction with your application, and helps us to improve the reach and accessibility of this opportunity.

Question & Answer Session

For those who were unable to attend the live Q&A on zoom, you can watch a recording of the session below.

Accessibility

If you have any particular access needs in order to complete your application we are keen to support you. Please get in contact via email to olivia@sanmeigallery.co.uk and we will do our best to help.

Please note that the gallery team work Wednesday to Friday.