Open call for artists for the 27th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality

🎨 Open Call for Artists!

27th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality
🗓️ 21 May – 22 June 2025

Circular ArtSpace invites artists of all disciplines to submit their work for our next group show in MetArtSpace, our fully immersive Virtual Reality gallery.

This will be our 27th VR group exhibition—part of a broader programme of 33 curated virtual shows, which includes solo exhibitions and members’ collectives still accessible via our website.

🏢 About Circular ArtSpace
Circular ArtSpace is a not-for-profit gallery based in Bristol, UK, founded in March 2022. We curate physical and virtual exhibitions, as well as artist fairs, with a focus on supporting emerging and under-represented artists.
- Our physical gallery in Fishponds welcomes around 400 visitors per month.
- Our VR exhibitions in MetArtSpace attract an average of 800 monthly visitors from around the world.
- All exhibitions are accessible 24/7, from any device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or VR headset).

Why exhibit in VR?
Participating in a Virtual Reality exhibition means gaining visibility in a fast-growing and forward-looking segment of the art world.
The Metaverse is attracting collectors, curators, and art lovers who are eager to explore new ways of experiencing and acquiring art.
Unlike static online showcases, VR exhibitions offer a truly immersive and interactive environment that increases viewer engagement and fosters genuine connections.
By exhibiting in this space, artists access a global, tech-savvy audience already invested in digital innovation—opening new doors for creative and professional growth.

💷 Participation Fees (only if selected)
- £20 – 1 artwork
- £30 – 2 artworks
- £35 – 3 artworks

✔️ What’s included in the participation fee:
- Inclusion in a professionally curated immersive VR exhibition
- One-month display in MetArtSpace
- Direct contact links for each artist — no commissions, no intermediaries
- Opening preview event in Virtual Reality
- A PDF catalogue including all selected artists and artworks
- Promotion through:
- Social platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Discord
- Listings on: Spatial, CuratorSpace, VASW, Bristol Creatives (shared via their networks and social media channels)

🖼️ Who Can Apply
Artists working in all mediums are welcome: painting, photography, video art, illustration, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, installation, and more.

🌀 No theme – full creative freedom.

📬 How to Apply

• Submit up to 3 artworks:

  • 2D: JPEG (max 4MB)

  • 3D: .gltf file via downloadable link

  • Video: MP4 via link (max 100MB)

• File naming: use the artwork title (e.g. “Artwork.jpeg”)

• Add the following details for each piece:

  • Title, Size, Medium, and Price (if for sale)

• Include a short artist bio or artwork description (max 120 words, third person)

• Send your website and social media links (if applicable)

📅 Dates & Deadline

• Deadline to apply: 12 May 2025

• Exhibition: 21 May – 22 June 2025

• Opening Preview (in VR): 21 May, 6–7 PM (GMT)