Brewers Towner International: Open Call for Submissions
Posted on 01 December 2021
Towner Eastbourne is inviting artists to submit works for consideration to Brewers Towner International through an online Open Call process which is now open.
Brewers Towner International is an exhibition that will take place at Towner Eastbourne in 2022, featuring both British and International artists. Additionally, the Brewers Towner Award of £10,000, sponsored by Brewers Decorator Centres, will be awarded to one of the exhibiting artists.
Submissions from professional artists working in all media, including – but not restricted to – painting, drawing, print, sculpture, sound, performance, photography, film and installation are welcome. There is no cost to enter, and all exhibiting artists will receive a fee of £350.
Submissions can be made by artists working across the UK and internationally, at least one-third of exhibiting artists will be selected from Towner’s coastal region - being born or based in Sussex, Kent and Hampshire. While this is primarily an opportunity to present work within Towner’s gallery spaces, site-specific and off-site installations in the Eastbourne area will also be considered. All works submitted must be available for exhibition from October 2022 through to the end of January 2023.
An esteemed panel of guest judges including Sepake Angiama (Director, Iniva), Elizabeth Price (Turner Prize winning artist), and Noelle Collins (Exhibitions & Offsite Curator, Towner) will select artists for the exhibition.
This year Towner invites submissions that explore the theme of SANCTUARY; which can be interpreted as a physical space, a place offering safe haven, asylum or refuge; it can be understood as an area or environment where endangered species are protected, diverse ecosystems flourish and wildlife is preserved; it can also suggest a space of the imagination, a meditative mental space of solace and respite from the exterior world.
The Open Call is an opportunity to recognise and appreciate how artistic communities are reflecting and responding to the economic, political, cultural, and environmental changes that are unfolding in the contemporary moment.


Benedict Drew, The Bad Feel Loops, from the exhibition Towner International 2020. Photo by Rob Harris.
Submission Guidelines
Towner Eastbourne welcomes submissions from British and international artists to Brewers Towner International through the online entry form below:
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
The full list of Submission Guidelines is as follows. Alternatively, this can be downloaded and read in either PDF or Word format below.
Download Submission Guidelines PDF
Download Submission Guidelines Word document
Download Submission Guidelines Easy Read version
Please note that the online Submission Form above will not allow you to save and come back to it later. We have therefore created the below documents with the application questions listed that you can download to plan your answers before inputting them into the online entry form. Please do not email answers to these questions as an attachment to us in replacement to submitting via the online entry form. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk. To ensure that your query can be answered, please make sure you email us at least a week before the deadline.
Download application questions - Word version
Download application questions - PDF version
Conditions of entry
- You must be over the age of 18 to enter.
- All works submitted must have been completed in the last 2 years (after 2019).
- All works submitted must be available for the entire exhibition period: October 2022 through to January 2023.
- Transport and installation dates will be confirmed with the exhibiting artists.
- If selected, images of your artwork may be used for press and marketing purposes, and visitors to the exhibition will have permission to include the work(s) in their photographs.
- If works are sold during the exhibition period, 35% commission is payable to Towner.
- We are not able to consider submissions from artists who previously exhibited in Towner International 2020. This is to ensure that Towner International can include the widest range of artists possible.
What will I need to complete the online entry form?
You will be asked to enter full contact details and to upload 3 x PDF/Word documents:
- CV please include a brief artist bio and exhibition history.
- Submission with details of your artwork(s) including: title, date, dimensions, medium, description, images and image credits. Please note that you can submit multiple works within this document.
- Portfolio with examples of past works/projects.
I create work as part of a team or collective. Can we enter work under our collective name?
Yes. Please include all names of artists with your submission and one point of contact.
How many artworks can I submit?
There is no limit on the number of artworks you can submit.
Can I enter diptychs/triptychs as one work?
Yes. Please ensure the primary image in your Submission document shows the work in its entirety.
How many images can I submit?
There is no limit on the number of artworks you can submit.
Are there any restrictions on the file format?
We can only accept PDF or Word documents; other file formats are not supported. For PDF and Word documents, the recommended file limit is 10MB per file.
How can I submit moving image, performance and sound works?
If submitting moving-image, performance or sound works please include hyperlinks to content in your Submission document, with passwords if required.
My work needs to be installed in a specific way, can the gallery accommodate this?
If there are specific installation requirements for your work please include these in your Submission document. Installation/lighting requirements must be supplied at this time if integral to the work.
If you are submitting installation, site-specific or off-site work.
Please supply as much information as possible in the Submission document. If selected, further discussions with the Curator will be required.
Does my work need to be for sale?
No.
Will I receive an email to acknowledge my submission?
No, your submission is acknowledged on the final page of the online form.
When will I know if I have been successful?
All artists will be notified by email on Monday 11 April 2022.
Can I receive feedback if I’m not successful?
Due to the large number of entries it is not possible to provide personalised feedback for entrants.
What will happen to my personal information once submitted?
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we use your personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently. We keep your data safe on a secure server that is routinely monitored and your information is accessible only to appropriately trained staff. We may use this information to report to funders and/or internal evaluation only. We will never share your personal information with third parties or our judges.
If successful, what support will be in place for exhibiting artists?
- Artist Fee of £350.
- Reasonable costs of transporting artwork to/from Towner.
- Experienced technical support provided for install and de-install of artworks.
- Reasonable costs of travel and accommodation to attend the exhibition opening.
- Professional documentation of the exhibition will be shared with all exhibiting artists.
Key dates to remember
- Submission deadline: 5pm GMT on Monday 31 January 2022
- All artists will be notified by email on or before: Monday 11 April 2022
- Exhibition dates: October 2022 to end of January 2023
If you cannot find an answer to your query above, and/or if you have any specific accessibility requirements or would like to submit your application in an alternative format please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk.
Please be aware that we anticipate a high volume of submissions, but we aim to respond to enquiries within one week. To ensure that your query can be answered, please make sure you email us at least a week before the deadline.
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