We are inviting artists to submit work for our upcoming Folklore Exhibition - a group show delving into the tales and traditions of East Anglian folklore. This exhibition forms part of an 11-day folklore celebration at Anteros, which will also feature a programme of workshops, talks, and performance inspired by the theme.
Key Dates
Submission deadline: Midnight Thursday 14th May
Notification of selection: Monday 18th May
Delivery of works: Sunday 31st May between 2-4pm or on Monday 1st at 10am. We recommend that shipped works must be posted by the 23rd of May
Exhibition opening: Tuesday 2nd June 10:00am
Exhibition closing: Thursday 11th June 2:00pm
Works must be collected on Thursday11th June by 4pm
We welcome submissions from artists based in East Anglia, working in any medium.
The theme of this exhibition explores the rich and atmospheric folklore of East Anglia, where landscape and storytelling are deeply intertwined. From the misty Broads and shifting coastlines to rural villages and fenland, the region has long inspired tales that blur the line between the natural and the supernatural. Figures such as Black Shuck, along with stories of spirits, witches, and uncanny encounters, reflect how communities have made sense of place, memory, and belief through narrative. These stories are not fixed, they evolve over time, shaped by retelling and contemporary experience.
Artists are invited to engage with folklore as both heritage and living practice, drawing on local myths, personal histories, and imagined narratives. The theme is open to interpretation, encouraging responses that explore identity, landscape, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Artworks will be selected by a small curation panel at Anteros Arts Foundation.
You can submit up to 3 pieces of artwork using the form below. There is no fee to apply but if your work is chosen for the exhibition there will be a fee of £5 per artwork payable before the exhibition. Any sales will also be subject to a 30% commission charge.
Artists are responsible for the shipping/delivery and insurance of artworks.
All hanging works must be install with D-ring hooks and wire/string. Plinths can also be provided for 3D works.
For any questions, please contact: liv.nightingale@anterosfoundation.com