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FLORA - Open Call
Celebrating •nook's• 2nd birthday
As you might (or might not) know, we’ve been slowly working on transforming the outside of •nook• - creating a greener, softer pathway into the gallery. A small oasis. A quieter spot just a couple of minutes from the high street - a place to pause, even briefly, away from the bustle.
It might take a little time for the outside to fully grow into itself… so in the meantime, we’re bringing that energy indoors!
We’re looking to fill •nook• with nature-inspired work - blooms, blossoms, branches, twigs, wild patches, tangled greens and imagined landscapes. From a single stem to full wildness - we want it all.
A growing idea… beyond the gallery
When we first shared the theme, the response reached far beyond what we expected - with artists and makers getting in touch from all over the world. (The post reached nearly 100,000 views! Thank you to everybody who shared it and we’re waving hello if you’re one of the 2,000+ new followers who found us on IG through it)
We loved it. Truly.
Could our modest 2nd birthday grow into something bigger, shared across places, practices and time zones?
Realistically as a small, fairly new gallery, we won't be able to accommodate physical works from outside the UK. But instead we we’d love to build something alongside the exhibition - a digital extension of FLORA. An online showcase and social media feature celebrating work from across the globe
We’re up for the challenge - if you are!
There are three ways to take part:
- In-gallery exhibition - for work that can be delivered (or posted) to •nook• in time for the show
- Digital exhibition - a curated online showcase of selected artists and makers
- Social media campaign - open to everyone; helping us create a shared, growing presence online
WHO CAN APPLY:
• For the in-gallery exhibition - Artists and makers able to deliver physical work to •nook• (delivery in person or postage accepted). UK only
• For the digital exhibition & social media campaing- Artists and makers worldwide. We’ll share more details soon, but for now we warmly invite expressions of interest for the online exhibition & social media campaign.
We welcome all forms of work, with a particular interest in contemporary craft-based practices. All work should be handmade, and we’re looking for artists and makers with a strong individual voice and a clear visual identity.
KEY DATESSubmissions open: 1–24 May
Selection announcements: 25–31 May
Work delivery: 1–7 June
Exhibition: 12 June - 5 July 2026
PARTICIPATION & FEES
Submission is free - regardless of category.
Participation fee will depend on the type of work, your relationship with us, and the exhibition format (in-gallery, online, or social media), the following structure applies:
In-gallery exhibition (if selected)
General participation
£10 for 1 piece / £20 for up to 3 works or a small collection
20% commission on sales
Special category — Craft Objects & •nook• Makers (existing stockists)
Selected makers in this category will be offered a choice between:
- General participation (as above), or
- No hanging fee / 40% commission on sales
Not for sale / Non-commercial work
£20 flat fee
Digital exhibition & online feature
Flat admin fee £5 for up to 3 pieces (if selected for the online exhibition)
It is FREE to participate in our social media campaign - we encourage everyone to join in. Let’s fill Instagram with FLORA.
Please note: The final participation category will be suggested by the us to best suit the work and ensure a fair fit for both the artist/maker and the gallery..
Access & Support
We aim to keep participation accessible.
If the hanging fee is a barrier, please get in touch - we’re happy to consider reduced or waived fees where possible.
At the same time, we want to be transparent that •nook• is a artist-led, self-funded gallery, and these contributions directly support the space and programme.
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