IKON for Artists
17.05.2021–31.05.2021
Ikon reopens after lockdown, devoting its galleries to an exhibition of artworks for sale by over 250 Birmingham artists. Submitted through an open call, work in a range of media is presented both in the gallery and online. 100% of the proceeds from artwork sales go directly to the artists. Formed in response to Covid-19, Ikon for Artists aims to support local artists whose income has been impacted by the pandemic.
In December 2020 Ikon launched an open call, inviting Birmingham-based artists to submit one artwork with a value of up to £1,000. There was no curatorial selection process and no submission fee. Guidelines required participants to demonstrate they have been practising full-time or part-time as an artist in Birmingham, and submissions were welcomed in a range of media including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture and video. The works are exhibited in the order applications were received.
Ikon for Artists launches with a digital event with Joe Lycett, comedian and participating artist. These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things sees Lycett share his ten favourite works of art with Jonathan Watkins, Ikon Director. More information.
https://www.ikon-gallery.org/event/ikon-for-artists-art-sale/
PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999: a diptych of Jonathan Watkins
Scarrott & Kilby
When me and Emily Scarrott submitted our diptych for the IKON Gallery IKON for Artists show I was sure it would get in because of the /no curatorial selection process.' Then we waited and I became less sure, they eventually accepted in, so here it is. For sale £999.99 - Here's to the next 22 years Jonathan!