No Place Art | Edition Two: Materiality

No Place Art invites artists worldwide to submit work responding to the theme of Materiality for their second edition — an exploration of physical presence in art: the substances works are made from, how those materials behave, and how they contribute to meaning, whether physically, conceptually, or processually.

80 selected works will be exhibited at The Handbag Factory in Vauxhall, London, from 17–27 September 2026.

Who can apply?

Artists aged 18 or over, at any career stage, from anywhere in the world. Works must have been completed within the last three years.

What can you submit?

Works in Printmaking, Painting, or Mixed Media. You may submit up to 5 works, with a maximum of 3 selected. Artworks must not exceed 2m x 2m (including frame). Printmaking works must be professionally framed; painters are not required to frame unless necessary. Metal or clip-frame mechanisms are not permitted. All artworks must be wrapped in an ArtPakk fabric bag or a handmade mylar/insulation bag — standard plastic waste is strictly prohibited. Selected artists receive a 50% discount on ArtPakk bags.

All submitted works must be available for sale. No Place Art takes a 30% commission on any sales made.

Award pool

Over 19 awarding bodies are contributing prizes, including

• Purchase awards up to £1,000 (BDR Group, No Place Art)
• Residencies: Bainbridge Print Studios (1 month), Stray Dog Residencies (4–10 days)
• Solo exhibition opportunities (Hive Artists, Little Buckland Gallery) and guest group show spots
• Materials vouchers up to £500 (Kraft Metals, Daler-Rowney, Ironbridge, and others)
• Professional screenprint editioning via Hippo Screenprinters
• 1-on-1 mentoring, coaching sessions, and editorial features

Entry fees

• Standard: £24 for the first artwork, £10 per additional work
• Youth (24 and under): £16 for the first artwork, £10 per additional work

Artists are responsible for all transportation and framing costs.

How to apply

Submit through the DAPPLEHQ portal, linked on the No Place Art website. Include high-resolution JPEG images (max 10MB each), named in the format: NameSurname_TitleOfWork.jpg

Key dates

• Deadline: 31 May 2026
• Selection notification: 22 June 2026
• Artwork receiving window: 1 August – 10 September 2026
• Exhibition: 17–27 September 2026

Venue: The Handbag Factory, 3 Loughborough St, Vauxhall, London SE11 5RB, UK