St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

We are excited to announce The Chrysalis Project.  A young artist will win the opportunity to curate and promote their own solo exhibition, with the support, guidance and experience of a working artist, Mona Whitton and the Arts & Culture Team.

The project is aimed at young artists aged 18-25 who are seeking to build their audience, develop their portfolio, and enhance their experience in working with galleries. 

Competition Prize:
A week’s Art Exhibition at St George’s Arts Centre with no sales commission
A year’s membership to the Artists Union including PPL insurance
Mentoring & Advice from a working Artist and the Arts & Culture Team in curating an exhibition including:
Preparing artwork for exhibition – hanging/display; theme; info cards; lighting
Pricing artwork
Writing risk assessments
Marketing – advertising / flyer design and marketing copy, artist biography
Private viewing – who to invite / invitation design
Event Management
How to facilitate a creative workshop

Submission Deadline:  Sunday 6th July at 23:59