This Memory: Textiles Competition

About this call

The Responsa Foundation seeks textile artists for This Memory, a group exhibition on the theme of memory at the Peggy Jay Gallery, Burgh House, a contemporary exhibition space in a Grade I listed Georgian house in Hampstead, London, United Kingdom, from 22 September to 3 October 2027. Artists submit one textile artwork responding to the theme, with a short written response of up to 50 words that is shown alongside the selected work. Any textile practice is welcome, from weaving, embroidery, quilting and tapestry to soft sculpture, fabric manipulation, fibre art and mixed media, traditional or experimental. Selected works are professionally printed, framed and exhibited. Submissions are judged by a mixed panel from The Responsa Foundation team.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Textile / Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Open to artists worldwide. Submit one textile artwork, new or previously created, photographed or scanned at high resolution as a digital file (minimum 300 dpi, 5 to 10MB, up to A2 size; maximum file size 10MB), plus a written response of up to 50 words in any form (a literal explanation, poem, reflection, memory, story, recipe or something personal), suitable for a diverse public audience (not explicit, not overtly religious). AI-generated artwork is not accepted. The original does not need to be A2, but the file must allow printing at A2. Apply through the online form. Successful artists hear approximately in June or July 2027; not every submission receives a reply.