Call for Entries: Soho Open

Residency opportunity up for grabs for 3 lucky photographers/artists

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The inaugural Soho Open welcomes creatives at all stages of their careers, offering an inclusive and dynamic space for contemporary artists to showcase their work.

With no set theme, The Soho Open invites creatives at all stages of their careers to submit their work for consideration. The selection panel—comprising Paul Carey-Kent, Frances Richardson, Mervyn Metcalf, Monika Bobinska & Shanti Panchal—will choose up to 100 works to be exhibited at Great Pulteney Street Gallery from 5 November – 23 November 2025.

Artists may submit up to 3 works, with up to 2 supporting images. (These may be used to show details.) All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, moving image, print and textile.

Prizes:

As well as the opportunity to be part of this new exhibition, artists will be eligible for The Leslie Hardcastle Memorial Prize of £500, awarded to one outstanding submission. Up to three artists will be awarded a solo exhibition, reflecting The Soho Open’s commitment to supporting creative talent.

This exciting new prize aims to celebrate creativity in all its forms, providing a space for emerging and established voices to be seen and recognized in the heart of Soho.

Eligibility:

UK Based artists/photographers

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

N/A

Theme:

Open Theme