‘TOUCH GRASS’ EXHIBITION: OPEN CALL
Location
Hackney, London
Deadline for application
30 April 2026
Winner's Prize
Selected artists will be invited to exhibit their work as part of TOUCH GRASS, alongside 75+ creatives from around the world, in a large-scale, in-person group exhibition.
This opportunity offers:
- Exhibition placement within a curated, high-energy show exploring street culture, nature, and public space
- Exposure to a diverse, engaged audience of creatives, industry professionals, and community members
- Opportunity to sell work, with artists retaining visibility and direct connection to buyers
- Participation in live programming, including workshops, activations, and real-time creative exchange
- Inclusion in Studio 404’s growing network, connecting you to future opportunities, collaborations, and commissions
- A chance to be part of a wider cultural movement focused on reclaiming physical space, creativity, and community in an increasingly digital world
Competition Description
🌿 TOUCH GRASS explores the creative energy of being outside. Shaped by public space, street culture and our “OFFLINE BY DESIGN” ethos, it centres the world that exists beyond the screen: graffiti walls, skate spots, street photography, sport, protest, architecture, park life and the everyday rituals of people gathering outdoors.
It is about presence over performance, connection over consumption, and what becomes possible when we log off and step back into real space.
If you feel your artwork aligns with the theme, please apply before May 4th. As with all our exhibition open calls, it’s free to attend and free to exhibit!