THE CITY LISTENS BACK

About the Open Call

PAI_32 invites UK-based and international artists for a London exhibition in November 2025. The theme, THE CITY LISTENS BACK, explores the city as a sentient mesh where microclimates, data, and biometrics co-produce a living feedback loop. We encourage works across installation, moving image, sound, performance, sculpture, painting, photography, text, and web/interactive, and welcome submissions in various formats including Painting, Prints, Sculpture, Photography, 2D/3D Digital Art, Video Art, Drawings, Sound Art, Performance, Interactive Works, Site-Specific Installations & Experimental Media. Artists are responsible for shipping and delivering physical works, and associated expenses. For photographs & 2D digital art, selected works can be printed A3 size or delivered to the gallery. Video artists provide links; PAI_32 provides equipment. Artworks may be listed for sale (with PAI_32 applying a 20% commission). All artworks must be original creations of the applying artist, holding full authorship rights. PAI_32 is not responsible for loss or damage, and artists should arrange their own insurance. PAI_32 retains rights to use images for promotional and educational activities.

What is Offered

Exhibit your artwork in Central London gallery, renowned for attracting a diverse and discerning audience. Connect with art curators, collectors, and fellow artists. This is a rare chance to expand your professional network and uncover collaborative opportunities. Sell your artwork at the exhibition. Gain significant exposure and the opportunity to expand your collector base. For artists residing afar, participate by sending digital images. We offer professional printing services to ensure your work is displayed with the highest quality in our gallery space. This exhibition is not just a display; it’s a career-defining moment for emerging and mid-career artists. Being part of this event in London marks a prestigious milestone in any artist’s journey.

Requirements

Artists, aged 18 or above and from any global location, are eligible to participate. All artworks submitted for the exhibition are original creations of the applying artist. Each artist must hold full authorship rights to their submitted works. By applying, artists affirm that their works are their own and have not infringed upon any other artist’s rights. Plagiarism or any form of art misrepresentation will not be tolerated. Artists are responsible for the costs associated with delivering their artwork to the exhibition venue and retrieving it after the event. For multiple project submissions, artists should include all images and project descriptions in a PDF or Word documents via shared link, with each image clearly labeled. Application form must be submitted only once.

How to Apply

Name your images – Artist Name/Title/Year/Dimensions/Medium/Price(GBP) or NFS (not for sale). Fill out the online form. Include Your Project description (around 200 words). Send direct links to your artworks via GoogleDrive or Dropbox (PNG/JPG images, 100-500KB recommended). Please submit the application form only once.