[Open Call] Artist Open Call: Ding! Creative Corners

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Cafe × Young Korean Artists Project

Artist Open Call: Ding! Creative Corners

Not the centreer. Not the spotlight. But where it all begins.

Ding! Creative Corners is a project that invites contemporary art into the everyday — not in galleries or white cubes, but in the corners of local cafés, where life happens.

Organised by 4482 [SASAPARI], a UK-based non-profit platform supporting Korean artists, this initiative focuses on emerging talents who are finding their voices in a new context. By placing artwork in warm, lived-in spaces, the project creates opportunities for artists to meet audiences where they least expect it — over coffee, in community spaces, and in moments of pause.

Each participating café in South West London has its own personality and local following. Through this project, we hope to spark new dialogues between the artwork, the space, and the people who pass through it.

Open call deadline: Friday, 22 August 2025
Result announcement: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Exhibition Dates: 29 September 2025 - 27 October 2025
Location: Various 3 cafés in South West London (Yayhouse, 63 High St. Cafe, Cafe Macarong)

Theme

We encourage works that respond to the themes of:

“Community”, “Local”, “Nature”, “People” and the idea of "Meeting Art in Casual Spaces".

If you have a preference for a specific café or think your work fits a particular venue’s atmosphere, feel free to indicate it in your application.

Venue + Keyword

1. YayHouse – Wimbledon Chase (@yayhouse_)

Keywords: #Community #Local #Family #LivingRoom #Comfort #Joy

2. 63 High St. Cafe – New Malden (@63highst)

Keywords: #Nature #PetFriendly #Aesthetics

3. Macarong – East Molesey (Hampton Court) (@cafemacarong)

Keywords: #Nature #People #Flowers #Local

Eligibility

We welcome applications from emerging Korean artists (of any age) who:

Completed an art education programme (BA, MA, or equivalent) within the past 5 years
Are currently based in the UK
Work in any medium: painting, sculpture, textile, illustration, design, performance and more

What you get

A chance to exhibit your work in a unique, non-traditional space
Possibility to sell your artwork (commission structure to be discussed individually)
Join a community-based art initiative with artist features and promotion via 4482’s platform
Become part of a network of Korean creatives in the UK

How to apply

You may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration. (min. 3 artworks)

Please submit the Google application form.

Your submission should include:

Completed Google Application Form
Artist CV
For each artwork: title, size, medium, and price
*Note: Artwork larger than W:210cm × H:180cm will not be accepted

Application Fee: £20 (non-refundable)