Written by Matt Walton

We are inviting members of the Fruit Factory Guild to take part in this year’s Members Show, an open exhibition that celebrates the breadth of practices, ideas and approaches within our artist community. 

The Members Show is an opportunity for artists to present work in a supportive gallery setting, to test ideas, share practice and be part of a collective moment at Humber Street Gallery. Open exclusively to Fruit Factory Guild members, the exhibition reflects the network’s commitment to learning, development and staying curious through making and dialogue. 

Submissions open today, with a deadline of Saturday 12 April. The exhibition will launch on Thursday 21 May, opening to the public from Friday 22 May. Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to submit, with no theme imposed, allowing space for a wide range of work and voices to sit alongside one another. 

The Fruit Factory Guild is a growing support network for artists, curators and creative practitioners. Members benefit from a year round programme of activity including exhibitions, talks, crits, visits and peer support, all shaped in response to the needs of the community. The Members Show is a key part of that offer, creating a visible platform for members to share work and connect with audiences. 

Running alongside the Members Show is our Supported Studio opportunity at Juice Studios, which offers one artist seven months of fully funded studio space and culminates in a solo exhibition at Humber Street Gallery later in the year. Together, these opportunities reflect different ways artists can work with us, whether through collective exhibition making or focused, supported development. 

Full submission details for the Fruit Factory Guild Members Show are below.

Find out more about Fruit Factory Guild and how to join.

Submission Guidelines

To take part in the exhibition, please send a PDF to lauren.wilson@absolutelycultured.co.uk with up to 5 images of the work you are submitting, along with the works title, dimensions, hanging info (framed/unframed), duration (for moving image works) and an artist bio (150 words). 

Who can take part? 

Fruit Factory Guild Members.

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When will the exhibition take place? 

The exhibition will open at Humber Street Gallery on 21 May and run until 28th June. There will be an opening party on 21 May. 

When is the deadline for submission? 

The deadline for submission is 12 April. All works must be delivered to Humber Street Gallery by 3 May. 

How will my artwork be displayed? 

Your artwork will be displayed at Humber Street Gallery in Space 1, our ground floor gallery space. We are inviting contributions of wall-based work, 3D/sculptural works which will be displayed on plinths/tables; and moving image works which will be displayed on a looping wall-mounted TV monitor. Works will not be individually labelled, but the exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue with a detailed floorplan. Humber Street Gallery will be responsible for positioning all the works in the exhibition, and artists are not required to be present during the installation. 

Unframed works will be displayed using discrete magnets provided by Humber Street Gallery. Framed work must be presented professionally in frames with appropriate hanging hardware provided by the artist. 

What size can my artwork be? 

Your artwork should not exceed 80.5cm in any length, width, or height. 

I have an artwork which has specific install requirements or I’m unsure if it is appropriate? 

Contact lauren.wilson@absolutelycultured.co.uk to explore this. 

Can I submit more than one piece of artwork? 

Yes, but only when the total dimensions of the combined artworks do not exceed 80.5cm in any length, width, or height. 

Is there a selection process? 

No, all submitted artworks from FFG members will be included in the exhibition providing they adhere to the conditions for inclusion. 

Can the artwork be for sale? 

Humber Street Gallery will not facilitate the sales of any artworks directly. However, we will produce a catalogue of works and can pass on artists’ contact information to interested buyers. 

What are the conditions for inclusion? 

• If you are submitting an artwork, it must be original to you, and you must be the sole author and rights holder of the work. 

• Where third-party material is used (including images, text, audio, video, or samples), you must secure all necessary permissions and licenses in perpetuity. 

We reserve the right to exclude or remove from consideration work that is deemed to be: 

• Offensive, abusive or discriminatory; likely to cause harm, distress or harassment to individuals or communities; 

• In breach of safeguarding responsibilities, particularly in relation to children and young people; 

• Or, prejudicial to the reputation, values, and public responsibilities of Humber Street Gallery.