SIILK GALLERY - ATHENS OPEN CALL

WE ARE SIILK GALLERY.

WE GIVE EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO ARE UNDER-REPRESENTED WITHIN THE TRADITIONAL SYSTEM. WE CURATE, INTERVIEW AND SHOWCASE PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT OUR SPACE IN ATHENS, GREECE & HERE, OUR ONLINE PUBLICATION.

We aim to exhibit influential and controversial emerging visual artists who belong to underground / alternative scenes from cities around the world that produce their art independently. We look for talents whose attitude and lifestyle inform their technique and work. We want our audiences to be exposed to beautiful and meaningful imagery.

Our curation focusses on work which is quality, progressive and contemporary. We look for artists who are provocative, incendiary, seductive and who challenge the traditions of art. At SIILK GALLERY we promote originality, free expression and are against banality and the commercialisation of human creativity.

Info about the gallery:

The Gallery is an open plan 100sqm space with a small bar, library, chill area and small photography studio / projection space and an outdoor space.

It is in a very central location with access from a main road, it is flooded with natural light and double glass frontage so it makes for a very bright exhibiting space.

How the exhibits work:

At Silk Gallery we offer 3m of wall space for a 1 month (4 week) exhibition. Your works will be curated alongside another 5/6 photographers as part of the group show - from around the world to exhibit at our space over 2 floors. Open to all mediums and styles. We will have an opening evening for each exhibition with press attendees, we will have private viewings as well as local and international coverage of each event event.

All works will be available for sale in the gallery and via the website online.

The exhibition program includes:

4 week exhibition at Silk Gallery

Private view/press viewings and other publicity

Design and printing of invitations, mail out and social media invites

Curation & Installation of works

Photography of work / installation to be featured online and in press

Featured work & artist information on www.siilkgallery.com and social medias

Opening event with music and drinks sponsor

Pop up events throughout the month at the gallery space

Payment & Pricing:

The price per 3m wall space is €300 for 4 weeks exhibition as well as having work featured in the online alongside and interview and shared on social media platforms and in local press. Shared with magazines, press and blogs as part of the press release. We take 0% commission on works sold.

If you are unable to attend the opening - works can either be delivered to Kallergi 20, Athens, 104 37, Greece.

We can also organize printing in house and if you are looking for external funding we are happy to send an invitation after confirmation of exhibiting to support any applications.

The works will be reviewed by the gallery curator and advisor, we will try to reply to everyone who submits works.

Please send us your BIO alongside 8-12 images you feel represent yourself as an artist and a little information about your self, who you are, where you come from, where you are now and what it is you are trying to capture to info@siilkgallery.com