Artist Call Out: "I Matter" an exhibition at Babylon Gallery, Ely Cambs

Black Curator and Artist, Olu Taiwo, is seeking innovative creative responses to the theme of ‘I Matter’, specifically targeting artists and groups from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and communities residing in England.

Olu Taiwo is currently taking part in the Babylon Young Curators Programme; a year-long professional development opportunity with Babylon Arts for young people aged 18 – 25.  As a Babylon Young Curator, Olu is presenting an exhibition called ‘I Matter’ at Babylon Gallery in Ely, from 9 April – 3 May 2021.  Work is sought from approximately 10 – 15 artists that best portray the theme. Responses to this open call should interrogate the powerful declaration, ‘I Matter’, and its recent complex iterations.

Olu is interested in work in any medium, including 2D, sculpture, installation, moving image, digital, spoken word, performance, interventions and interactive or participatory works. Responses to the open call may be new or existing artwork that has a close affinity with the ‘I Matter’ theme. 

How to apply
There is no fee to submit a response to the open call.  The opportunity is open to students, emerging artists and established artists aged 18+. Each artist selected for the exhibition at the Babylon Gallery will receive a small award or honorarium of £100.

Visit our website to find out more, including an interview with Olu and to apply: https://www.babylonarts.org.uk/projects/babylon-young-curators/i-matter.htm

The deadline for submissions is Sunday 31 January 2021, 5pm.