18 May 2015

Call for Applications | Anthology | CHARLIE SMITH LONDON

CHARLIE SMITH LONDON is pleased to announce its fifth edition of the annual juried exhibition Anthology.

Selected and curated by internationally respected art world professionals, Anthology will be a multi-disciplinary exhibition that will reach out democratically to artists worldwide. Presented at the CHARLIE SMITH LONDON gallery in Shoreditch, London, the exhibition will continue to be a key barometer of emerging and established talent.

Consisting of ten finalists selected from all applicants, the exhibition will open 30 July 2015. A cash prize of £2,000 will be presented to one winner by CHARLIE SMITH LONDON. The winner will also be profiled in State Magazine and on Artlyst.

Artists at all stages in their careers and working in any medium are invited to apply.

The Anthology jury members will be changed every year, ensuring that artists who have previously applied will continue to be assessed by different individuals and thereby have renewed opportunities to be selected.

PRIZES
Ten finalists will be exhibited at CHARLIE SMITH LONDON
£2,000 cash for one winner
Profile in State Magazine (circulation 48,500)
Profile on Artlyst (100,000 hits per month)

JURY
Kurt Beers (Beers London), Paul Carter-Robinson (Artlyst), Christine Coulson (Private Collector), Zavier Ellis (CHARLIE SMITH LONDON), Mike von Joel (State Magazine)

TESTIMONIALS
Being selected for Anthology in 2011 provided me with some great exposure, both through the show and the accompanying online coverage. It was an opportunity to show alongside strong and interesting artists, across a range of mediums and resulted in a compact and fresh exhibition. Winning was an extra bonus and has led to some good sales, further shows and useful lasting contacts.
Tom Ormond, 2011 Anthology Winner

Anthology was an opportunity to meet people who have been decisive in the appreciation of my work abroad. Not only because of the centrality of London in the realm of contemporary art, but also and especially through a culture which accepts easily influences of all types. Being in Anthology resulted in many fundamental career opportunities.
Eric Manigaud, 2012 Anthology Winner

Anthology 2012 boosted my practice to a professional and financially viable level. Aside from exhibiting with artists I greatly admired, the exhibition was critical and daring and afforded numerous networking opportunities. Anthology led to further exhibitions both in and outside the gallery as well as international art fairs in Europe and America and ultimately to gallery representation in Europe and at Charlie Smith London.
Tom Butler, 2012 Anthology Finalist

Winning Anthology 2013 gave me the confidence and financial stability to continue developing my ideas at a vital stage in my career. There aren't many opportunities for emerging artists to exhibit in London in such well respected galleries. The connections I have made through winning the competition have created more opportunities to make and exhibit work which would never have happened otherwise.
Robert Crosse, 2013 Anthology Winner

Exhibiting in the 2014 Anthology Exhibition was a fantastic experience; the show was packed with great artists and stunning work. Jointly winning the prize with the awesome Florian Heinke was truly the icing on the cake. Being part of the exhibition directly led to new opportunities and contacts. Highly recommended.
Ben Woodeson, 2014 Anthology Joint Winner