UK-wide, for an exhibition based in Devon We are looking for artists, makers, and designers from across the UK to exhibit in KINETIC, an exhibition showing the possibilities of movement and making at MAKE Southwest in South Devon, UK. The exhibition will run from 24 January – 18 April 2026. KINETIC will feature work in a range of scales, powered by hand, engine, wind, or clockwork, and using diverse media. The show will be a playful introduction to the world of artists, makers, and designers, who incorporate engineering into their craft, or craft into their engineering, with opportunities for audience interaction and engagement.
Eligibility: We are looking for artists, makers, and designers who: Work in a field of craft, manufacturing, or making – we are keen to hear from people using any materials and skills, whether traditional or contemporary, self-taught or not, professional (making a living), or not; Are using or incorporating moving parts into their work in a traditional, skilled, or innovative way. The moving parts can be the central feature, or not; Produce innovative, imaginative work, coupled with a sensitive use of appropriate materials; Are using craft/manufacturing techniques to produce their work; as a charity championing making, we are unable to accept painting or drawing without an element of making incorporated. Any other craft or medium is accepted, including photography, printmaking, wood, sculpture in any material, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, as long as (in this particular case) they incorporate some moving element; Show the highest standards of workmanship and design; Are aware of their environmental impact and can demonstrate a response to this.
What you get: The opportunity to showcase your work to a new audience at MAKE Southwest (in 2024, an average exhibition saw over 16,000 visitors to its galleries, as well as 21K social media followers); We will help with costs of getting work to and from the gallery; Extensive marketing to local and national press and digital publications; Opportunities to run paid-for workshops and events; Opportunities to get involved with MAKE Southwest’s lively making community
Deadline 31 July 2025
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