MIAH Foundation Annual Open Exhibition 2026 (Birmingham, UK)

MIAH Foundation Annual Open Exhibition 2026 (Birmingham, UK)

Category: The Showcase / UK Institutional Gallery Exhibition

Theme: Harmony

• The Opportunity: The Museum of Islamic Arts & Heritage (MIAH) Foundation has launched its 2026 Annual Artist Open Call for a month-long group exhibition held at the MIAH Gallery in Birmingham (running 19 November – 19 December 2026).

• The "Lighthouse" Advantage: 100% Free to apply (Zero submission fee). This call explicitly welcomes mixed media, 2D and 3D work, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and digital/sound art.

• Who Can Apply: Open to UK-based artists of all backgrounds and faiths whose work meaningfully engages with Islamic artistic traditions, geometry, symmetry, or cultural heritage.

• The Benefits: Physical gallery exhibition in Birmingham, an opening preview reception, direct exposure to institutional curators and regional collectors, and no upfront cost to submit (up to 2 artworks per artist).

• Deadline: Saturday 17 October 2026 (5:00 PM BST).

• Fee: £0 (Free to enter).

• Direct Application Portal: miahfoundation.com/news/annual-artist-open-call-2026

• Direct Contact: contact@miahfoundation.com

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