Submission date extension 29th Sept for open exhibition: What brings me joy

Commission and Sale

Administration charge for submission £10 for up to three works.

GHM charges a commission of 35% on all works sold in the exhibition. There is no need for the work submitted to be available for sale. Note NFS (not for sale) on the form in that case.

How to Apply

Send good quality JPEG images of your art submissions, along with the details including a title, a statement (one side A4, maximum) giving insight into your process and materials used, as well as what has brought you joy that you would like to share with the viewer of your piece. 

Submit to contactus@glensidemuseum.org.uk clearly labelled with your name.

• Note ‘Open Exhibition 2025 Joy’ in your subject line.

• The name on the JPEG file must match your name on the Application Form.

• You may send a file sharing link such as WeTransfer or Dropbox for the JPEGS, but the above naming terms must be adhered to.

• Video files: you may present up to two video files of no more than ten minutes in duration.

Selection Process

Please send in your photos of each work up to 3 per item of up to 3 submissions and email with further information by Weds 20^th August 2025.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. If your application is successful, you will be informed of that decision. Unsuccessful applicants will also be informed of the panel’s decision but we will not enter into any discussion regarding the works nor of the selection panel’s decision and reasoning.

Displaying work for the duration of the exhibition

Work submitted for the exhibition must be available for the duration of the exhibition.

(11^th September 2025 until 4^th April 2026)

If your work is selected, please deliver it to the Museum by 3rd September 2025. Work must be framed (we are not specifically seeking framed work) or suitable for installation, with instruction on hanging or ready for intended display when submitted.

Artists are responsible for insuring their work for the duration of the exhibition. GHM does not cover insurance.

We would we appreciate being able to use your images and artist name in our social media and promotions. If you are not happy to do this, please notify us in advance.

Delivery and Collection of work

The work(s) must be ready to install at GHM on the date(s) agreed. Work must also be collected on the specified dates. Work cannot be stored and all work not collected within (specified) time will be disposed of.

Transport to/from GHM

The artist is responsible for packing the work and for all the costs and transportation of the work to/from the museum. The artist is responsible for insuring their own work during transportation.

Presentation of the work

• We ask that all selected works in any medium, are presented in a professional manner.

• We also ask that all framed works are fitted with D-Rings – located 10cm from the top of the frame on both sides to ensure that the work is installed securely.

• If, for any reason, the work after being presented, is judged by GHM to be unsuitable for display, GHM reserves the right to refuse any such works without having to give a reason.

Payment methods

Please pay £10 administration charge to Glenside Hospital Museum

On-line: [BACS]

Use ‘(GHM) in the payee box

Reference: Applicant’s name + Joy Open

Nat West Bank Account details: Glenside Hospital Museum

Sort code: 60 08 24

Account number: 61806153

Cheque: Cash or card payment accepted on site during our museum's opening hours.