The CHG&S Summer Open 2025
We are delighted to announce that submissions are now open for our Summer Open Exhibition 2025.
Building on the success of previous years, this exhibition continues to showcase a diverse range of visual arts. We welcome submissions across all themes and mediums from both emerging and established artists, aiming to create a vibrant and inclusive exhibition.
Selection Panel
This year, selections will be made by independent adjudicator Gabhann Dunne, a distinguished Irish artist whose work explores ideas of identity, ecology, and the intersection of history and landscape.
Start HereAbout the Exhibition
The Summer Open is a key part of our annual programme. While there is no set theme this year, artists are encouraged to bring work that reflects their individual voice, process, and concerns — whether personal, political, poetic, or experimental.
This inclusive call welcomes artists at all stages of their careers, including recent graduates and artists from underrepresented communities. The exhibition is designed as a dynamic platform for dialogue, visibility, and growth.
Our submission process has been simplified to lower barriers and support equitable participation.
If you are experiencing any accessibility issues or require support in submitting, please get in touch. Accessibility means ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance, can fully participate in the submission and exhibition experience.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: Monday 28th April
- Notification of Acceptance: June 1st to 6th
- Artwork Delivery Dates: Saturday 21st June 5pm
- Exhibition Dates: July 4th – September 6th, 2025
- Preview Reception: Friday, 4th July at 7 PM
- Final Collection Deadline: September 13th, 2025 (5 PM)
Submission Fee
- €10 per artwork, maximum 3 artworks per artist.
- Payment must be completed before submitting any materials.
- We have reduced this year’s fee from €15 to €10 to support broader accessibility.
- Submission fees are non-refundable, even if the artwork is not selected.
What to Submit
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Up to 3 JPEG images (one per artwork), following the file name format:
Title_ArtistName_Dimensions_Medium_Price.jpeg - Optional artist bio (PDF, named: Bio_ArtistName.pdf)
- No CV required for this open call.
We are accepting all visual media. Submissions with improperly named files may not be considered.
Submission Process
- Pay the submission fee by clicking the link below.
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After payment, you will receive:
- An upload link or email submission address
- Full instructions and reminders
- Label templates for accepted works
- Submit your materials before the stated deadline.
- You will be notified of the results by email.
Return Shipping Fee (for Selected Artists)
- Selected artists must pay a €20 refundable return shipping fee.
- This fee is refunded in full if artwork is collected within 7 days of the exhibition's close.
- Oversized or complex works may be subject to additional handling fees.
- As a small team with very limited storage, this fee helps us carefully process and return artworks in a timely and organised way.
Artwork Labeling & Delivery
If selected:
- You will receive a label template via email.
- One label must be attached to the back of your artwork.
- Another must be affixed to the outside of the delivery package.
- Deliveries must arrive during designated delivery days.
- All artworks must be securely packaged. The gallery is not liable for damage during transport.
Additional Information
- Transport to and from the gallery is at the artist’s own risk and expense.
- The gallery retains a 25% commission on all sales during the exhibition. Prices should include this.
- We are a small volunteer-run organisation. We ask for your patience and understanding during the open call process — response times may be slower than larger institutions, but we will respond as promptly as we can.
Submit Your Work
Click below to pay the submission fee and begin the process.