International Postcard Show 2024: Call for Submissions

Surface invites artists from across the world to participate in our annual International Postcard Show.

All submissions will be included in this vibrant and hugely popular exhibition. The International Postcard Show will feature hundreds of original creations in an array of different media by established and aspiring artists from all over the world. 

Artists can choose to have their work on sale during the exhibition; postcards will be priced at £15 each. If postcards remain unsold, all participants have the opportunity to exchange their postcard with another artist, who will be randomly selected at the end of the exhibition.

This year, for the first time, artists will also have the option to donate their artwork to #sophiespostcard, which has now raised over £82k for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in memory of former pupil of St Richard’s Catholic College, Sophie Maria Taylor. #sophiespostcard is a secret auction consisting of original postcard-sized artworks, donated by professional artists, up-and-coming artists from the school and the general public. More than 3,000 original postcard sized artworks have been created and auctioned on eBay for the event since the first auction in 2018. World famous artists and celebrities have taken part, including: Sir Quentin Blake, Gilbert and George, Axel Scheffler, Lorraine Kelly, and many more. All details www.sophiespostcard.com

In the case of no sale or if you opt out of selling your work(s) and do not wish to take part in the international exchange, or to donate your postcards to #sophiespostcard, your artwork will be returned to you via post following the exhibition.

The deadline for submissions is 6pm, Friday 5th January

 

We will be awarding prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place postcards, selected by the exhibition coordinators. There will also be our annual People’s Prize, where visitors to the exhibition will have a chance to vote for their favorite postcard. The creator of the selected postcard will win a free exhibition in Le Loovre.

 

UK ENTRIES 

1 postcard = £6

2 postcards = £11

3 postcards = £16

4 postcards = £21

5 postcards = £25

 

INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES 

1 postcard = £7.50

2 postcards = £13.50

3 postcards = £17.50

4 postcards = £22

5 postcards = £26

 

Entries are limited to 5 per person

 

All works received with a completed application form before the deadline will be accepted and exhibited as part of the show. Artworks in any medium are welcome, but must fit the postcard-sized specifications of 4×6 inches (10.5x15cm) with a maximum depth of 5mm.

 

We are also accepting group entries from schools at a 50% discount rate. Please email us at info@surfacegallery.org for more information.

 

Download the application form here: 

 

Please read the application form carefully to ensure that your work fits the exhibition criteria.

 

1st Prize = £50

2nd Prize = A Year’s subscription to Aesthetica Magazine

3rd Prize = £25 Etsy gift card

People’s Prize = Free Exhibition in Le Loovre

 

Submission Deadline = Friday 5th January 2023, 6pm

Opening Night = 12th January, 2024 6 – 9pm

Exhibition  = 13th January – 3rd February 2023

www.surfacegallery.org / info@surfacegallery.org