About the Open Call

'Male Art' will bring together artists with a range of perspectives on being male. This might include artists (of any gender) working with materials and methods connected to typically male job roles such as construction, mechanics or farming. Conversely, it might include male artists engaged with typically female activity such as embroidery or childcare. Additionally it is hoped 'Male Art' will map the experiences of trans men, or the misgendering of trans or cis women, or non-binary people. It is also hoped that the formative experiences of boyhood, and the transformative experiences of fatherhood, be captured. 'Male Art' could be a celebration of maleness and masculinity as well as a nuanced reflection on expectation, frustration, privilege or shame. Ultimately, 'Male Art' hopes to disrupt the patriarchy by repositioning 'male' to an othered, gendered, and intersectional subject.

What is Offered

Selected artists will have their work featured in the 'Male Art' exhibition as part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival 2026.

Requirements

The call is open to artists of any age, status, and from anywhere in the world. Media accepted is 'All'. Selected artists are asked for a £25 contribution toward the festival and to volunteer some of their time.

How to Apply

To submit your work, please email the curator male@fringeartsbath.co.uk including the exhibition name in the email title. Submissions should include a maximum of 200 words about your work and how it fits the call-out (written, audio, or video), images of the work or links to video/performance work, and any relevant links.