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Have their work professionally printed and exhibited outdoors
Be featured in a limited-edition OBSCURA magazine
Appear in the festival’s digital exhibition
Gain exposure to curators, collectors, and media
Receive a digital certificate of participation
Be offered priority for future OBSCURA editions
Retain 50% of any print sales (festival covers production & takes 50% commission)
Artists of all experience levels
Must be 18+
Open to international applicants
AI-generated work is not accepted. We reserve the right to request proof of authorship (e.g. RAW files or process images)
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1–2 artworks (JPEG, 300dpi, min. 2400px on the long side)
Title, year, dimensions, and optional price in GBP
Artist bio (max 150 words)
Artist statement (max 200 words)
Portrait photo (JPEG)
ÂŁ35 per submission (up to 2 works)
Fees help cover professional printing, mounting, and production costs. All selected works are printed by the festival.
Submissions are collected via a Google Form:
👉 Submit here (insert form link)
Payment is required via PayPal here.Â
Please include your full name in the payment reference.
(Details are also provided in the form.)
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Submission Deadline: 15 June 2025 (23:59 BST)
Artist Notification: 1 July 2025
Final File Delivery (if selected): 7 July 2025
Exhibition Launch: 24 August 2025
Exhibition Duration: 24 August – 7 September 2025
By submitting, you agree to:
Allow OBSCURA to print and display your work
A 50% commission on any sales
Your work being featured in promotional materials, catalogue, press, and digital exhibition
No AI-generated content
Outdoor display risks (we do not provide insurance, but use weather-resistant materials and secure mounting)
Full Terms & Conditions available here (insert link to doc/pdf)
Contact us at hello@obscurafestival.co.uk
Follow updates at obscurafestival.co.uk or on Instagram @obscura.festival
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