SFSA Painting Open

SFSA have a long history of being inclusive and offering opportunity to all artists. The Painting Open was our first ‘open’ launched in 2016. The first 100 artists to register are included in the exhibition each year. Registration usually opens early September and is announced on Instagram.

2023 sees the return of the SFSA Painting Open, the no format Gallery vibrant, end of year show of small format work. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends. #SFSAPaintingOpen

Artist information, Key Dates:

  • REGISTRATION Opens 08:00 on Monday 4th of September 2023. NOW CLOSED.

  • Payment deadline 29th September.

  • Image and Paperwork submission deadline 31st October.

  • Work drop off Monday 27th November
    10am to 6pm. no format Gallery, Moulding Lane, Deptford SE14 6BN.

  • Preview Thursday 30th November

  • Work pick up Monday 11th December
    10am to 6pm. no format Gallery, Moulding Lane, Deptford SE14 6BN.

  • Register/questions by email to hannah.cushion@secondfloor.co.uk

Artist Information, Participation Guidelines:

  • True Open, all submissions accepted and welcomed. We are happy for artists to take a broad interpretation of painting, while using the medium of paint.

  • 100 artists from London and the local counties are warmly welcomed to participate.

  • One submission per artist.

  • Submission fee £24 (inc VAT).

  • Maximum submission size 30x30cm (to include any framing).

  • Each submission to be ‘hanging system ready’ for speed of installation. All work must arrive pre fitted with cord on the back, fitted one quarter below the top of the work.

  • no commission on sales.

  • Please only participate if you can make the work drop off and pick up dates, thanks. SFSA reserve the right to gift on or dispose of any work left more than 3 months after specified work collection day.

  • Postal returns are not possible, sorry.

Participating Artists over the years.