The Chrysalis Project

We are excited to announce The Chrysalis Project.  A young artist will win the opportunity to curate and promote their own solo exhibition, with the support, guidance and experience of a working artist, Mona Whitton and the Arts & Culture Team.

The project is aimed at young artists aged 18-25 who are seeking to build their audience, develop their portfolio, and enhance their experience in working with galleries. 

Competition Terms & Conditions:

 Competition Prize:

·        A week’s Art Exhibition at St George’s Arts Centre with no sales commission

·        A year’s membership to the Artists Union including PPL insurance

 Mentoring & Advice from a working Artist and the Arts & Culture Team in curating an exhibition including:

·        Preparing artwork for exhibition – hanging/display; theme; info cards; lighting

·        Pricing artwork

·        Writing risk assessments

·        Marketing – advertising / flyer design and marketing copy, artist biography

·        Private viewing – who to invite / invitation design

·        Event Management

·        How to facilitate a creative workshop

Eligibility: 

·        Competition entrants are aged 18 – 25 years who either work/study or live in Gravesham

·        The Artist has a large enough portfolio of artwork for a solo exhibition in the gallery space

·        All artwork is original and does not infringe on copyrights

·        The artist has not previously held a solo exhibition in an art gallery

      Artwork:

·        The artwork can be 2D or 3D media including but not restricted to painting, drawing, print, photography, collage, upcycling, recycled materials and sculpture

     Submission Rules:

·        Artists should submit a short description, (no longer than 1 page), about themselves and their artwork and why they would like to exhibit their work.

·        Artists should submit no more than 6 images of their artwork giving their titles, mediums, sizes and any notes about the piece.

Judging Criteria:

Career aspirations, Artistic Merit, Creativity, Technical Skill, and Originality.

Submission Deadline:  Sunday 6^th July at 23:59  

To submit your application, email artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk

The Exhibition will be in September 2025