Your chance to become an Artist of Morley 2024…

Next week we’ll launch our Artists of Morley campaign for 2024, bringing together the amazing end-of-year shows and activities that our visual arts students lay on for us every summer.

If you’re a current Morley student, or a recent alumni, we’re inviting you to be part of the fun: read on for a chance to shine and share your artistic talents with the vibrant Stockwell community.

As part of the highly anticipated Artists of Morley 2024 celebration this June and July, we are thrilled to announce an open competition for visual and digital artists.

This competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work at Morley’s Stockwell Centre, a foundation of our community learning programme.

Conveniently located next to Stockwell Tube Station, the Centre is launching its innovative Green Hub – an eco-friendly teaching, work, and meeting space – on Thursday 4 July.

As part of the launch, the Green Hub will feature a special exhibition of selected artworks that resonate with the themes of sustainability, community, and friendship. 

Why you should take part

This long-term installation will run from July 2024 to March 2025, providing a platform for your art to be viewed by students and the wider Stockwell community.  

It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure, connect with fellow artists, and contribute to the newly refurbished Stockwell Centre’s vibrant atmosphere. 

“A vibrant addition to the Stockwell Centre, this first in a series of small exhibitions highlighting the best work of Morley’s visual art students augments the new Green Hub, celebrating the Stockwell Centre as a place which brings lifelong learning in visual arts into the heart of the Stockwell community,” said Jack Davy, Gallery Manager and Exhibitions Curator.

Important Dates and Details 

• Application Deadline: 24th June 2024 
• Artwork Delivery: 1st-2nd July 2024 at Morley Gallery or Stockwell Centre 
• Exhibition Installation: 3rd July 2024 
• Opening Event: 4th July 2024 (afternoon) 

Eligibility and Submission Guidelines 

• Eligibility: Open to current students and recent alumni (e.g. within past five years) of Morley College London’s visual and digital arts courses. 
• Artwork Requirements:
  • Suitable for wall mounting 
  • Made from non-hazardous materials 
  • Consider the themes of “sustainability,” “community,” and “friendship” 
  • Not exceeding 90cm in any direction 
  • Suitable for long-term display in a community environment 

Selections will be made by a committee of Stockwell staff, focusing on quality, design, and how well the works engage with the key themes and ethos of the Stockwell Centre. 

How to Apply 

To enter, email your application to gallery@morleycollege.ac.uk with the subject line “Stockwell application.” Your application should include: 

• TITLE 
• NAME 
• CONTACT DETAILS 
• BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
• STATEMENT: Summarise how your work fits the themes of “sustainability,” “community,” and “friendship” (50 words maximum) 
• PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE WORK: Up to three images 

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the Stockwell Centre’s dynamic community and showcase your artistic talents. We look forward to receiving your inspiring entries! 

For any questions, feel free to contact us at gallery@morleycollege.ac.uk or find out more here.