31 Oct 2008

Whitechapel Gallery - Call for entries - East End Academy 2009

Whitechapel Gallery's

East End Academy – The Painting Edition 2009

East End Academy is an open submission exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and established artists from east London that takes place every three years. First held in 1932, the latest edition is devoted to painting and will run from 9 July to 20 September 2009.

The selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Whitechapel Gallery, across its ground floor temporary exhibitions gallery (approximately 250 square metres).

Selectors :

Gillian Carnegie, artist
Marion Naggar, collector
Francis Outred, art market expert
Barry Schwabsky, writer and critic
Anthony Spira, curator

Eligibility :

East End Academy 2009 is open to all artists who work with paint, who are not currently in education and who live or work in one of the following postal districts: EC1-4, E1-18. We particularly welcome applicants from black and minority ethnic communities and people with disabilities.

Entry process :

1. Download the Notes to Applications and Entry form at whitechapel.org/eastendacademy

2. Email the form along with your images to Eea@whitechapel.org

OR post them to East End Academy 2009, Whitechapel Gallery, Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX

3. Pay an application fee of £20 per entrant online at whitechapel.org/eastendacademy

OR send a cheque/postal order made payable to 'Whitechapel Art Gallery'

The application fee goes towards the costs of administration. The application will not be viewed unless payment is received. This is non-refundable.

Deadline

Submissions should be sent to us by Friday 14 November 2008.