Kingston Young Artists Open Call

Win your own solo show at FUSEBOX

Calling all artists under 30
Apply here for the opportunity to exhibit at FUSEBOX as part of the Kingston Open Studios in June 2025. The Open Call is free to enter.

What are Kingston Open Studios?
Open Studios in Kingston is a collaborative public exhibition whereby local artists and makers open their own homes or studios to the public and exhibit their work.

The Open Studio venues are organised into art trails in and around Kingston, featuring a wide range of 2D and 3D work – painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, photography, digital art, textiles, paper art and mixed media.

This is a perfect opportunity to meet local creators, see their work, talk to them about their techniques and inspirations and buy affordable art direct from the artist.

Who can apply for the Kingston Young Artist competition?
Artists aged 17-30, living, working or studying in the Kingston area 

How to enter

  • Complete this form 
  • Upload a high-res image of your work to Dropbox
  • Include your artist statement about the work 

Artwork specifications

  • One piece of original artwork per artist 
  • 2D or 3D 
  • Any subject, any medium, maximum size 1m x 1m
  • Include an artist’s statement (up to 100 words) about the work submitted 

Key dates

Entry deadline: 30 April 2025, 17:00

Shortlisted artists exhibit at FUSEBOX during Kingston Open Studios: 7-8 June & 14-15 June 2025

Results announced with prizegiving: 15 June, time tbc

 

Prizes

Winner’s prize – Free solo show at FUSEBOX 

Public vote prize – £250 Art Shop Voucher

Highly commended prize – £100 Art Shop Voucher

 

Terms & conditions

By taking part you agree that your winning entry can be used for publicity purposes. You agree to deliver your original art work to FUSEBOX in early June, and to collect it at the end of Open Studios. 

Meet the organisations behind the competition

KAOS

Founded in 2010 KAOS are a voluntary group of around 80 artists based in and around Kingston. In addition to Open Studios, they hold exhibitions throughout the year at venues in the UK and abroad. Their aim is to raise awareness of the visual arts in the community.  

Visit the KAOS website to find out more

Creative Youth & FUSEBOX

Creative Youth is a Kingston-based charity which enables young people to get involved in innovative, original and ambitious creative projects. Creative Youth are the guardians of FUSEBOX.

FUSEBOX is a new multi-arts space for young people on Kingston’s riverside, where ideas and imaginations will be sparked and dreams realised.