We invite artists using any medium to submit works that explore a current and future climate informed by a vision of what 4th wave feminism can and must be. In a time of climate crisis, political global unrest, acts of war crime and genocide, the rise of extremist misogyny and where the wealth gap becomes ever wider, with women, disabled and trans people losing economic support and rights, what form and means must feminist activism take now? 

 

Internet activism has become important in the fight against oppression and there are those calling for a greater awareness of the indoctrination occurring in the ‘manosphere’ that is contributing to an escalation in violence against women and those of marginalised genders. How may or should this ongoing work look in the rise of ever-changing technologies, online platforms and a possible enactment of an ‘extinction burst’ in patriarchy. In an age of livestreamed genocide how do those in the global west ensure feminist discourse and action remains relevant, meaningful for all? Climate and animal welfare activists alike call for greater awareness of cross species feminism where the exploitation of female animals in the mass consumption of non plant-based foods, along with the continued testing on animals for cosmetics used disproportionately by women is interrogated. In an age of growing western awareness and expansion of definitions of gender and gendered norms, how may 4th wave feminism respond? 

 

We would like to see submissions that explore but are not limited to such issues and which also reflect on lived personal experience in response to the show’s theme and title. We are always excited to receive submissions that explore different interpretations of the show theme!

 

Selected artists will be given the opportunity to exhibit for a 2 week show located in Dalston, a vibrant part of London’s cultural scene, in a beautiful converted Victorian shop. The show will be installed by experienced curators, and invitations, press releases, promotion, opening party with cocktails and nibbles (invite only with 2-5 invites per artist dependant on uptake), and by appointment invigilation of the space between 12-7pm daily.

 

Sweet ‘Art is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the promotion of upcoming and established artists through exciting art events with a difference. We are an artist and curator led organisation and between us, as a team have years of experience and formal qualifications in art practice, curating, exhibiting, arts promotion and arts administration. Our work with artists to date has included large multimedia group exhibitions, solo exhibitions, performance art events, film festivals, makers fairs, arts publications and facilitating international collaborations. We always aim to provide an accessible and inclusive space for making, looking at, thinking about, and debating art.

 

Submissions Process:  

There is no fee to submit your work and those whose work is accepted will be asked to pay a portion of exhibiting costs (based on selected work size) as Sweet ‘Art is a non-funded organization.

Exhibiting fees:

Large size (larger than A2) - £75 per piece exhibited

Medium size (A3-A2) - £55 per piece exhibited

Small size (under A2) - £30 per piece exhibited

Please be aware that we cannot accept work larger than A1 size for this exhibition.

You can read more about our fees, selection process and mission and values on our website. Full terms and conditions will be emailed with the submission form.

 

Works will need to be available between the 5th- 27th July 2025 Work must be available to be delivered either in-person or by courier directly to the exhibition venue on the 5th July.

Work may be digitally printed remotely by the Sweet ‘Art team but extra costs of this will need to be covered by the artist.

 

Submissions Deadline: Sunday 25th May 2025, 9am.

 

Submissions Process: To submit up to 6 art works please visit our submissions page and complete our online submissions form. Please also check out help on filling out your form.