About the exhibition
Framed in Black is a group exhibition exploring the richness, complexity and diversity of the Black British experience.
Taking place within The Lemon Seed Project's home gallery in Walthamstow, the exhibition invites visitors to experience contemporary art in a lived-in domestic setting, creating a more intimate way to discover and collect work outside the traditional gallery model.
We're looking for artists whose work reflects, questions or celebrates the Black British experience.
Who can apply ?
- Black artists at any stage of their career, working in any medium
- Artists based anywhere in the UK
- International artists able to deliver work to London
- Artists whose work can be safely displayed within a residential gallery setting
Key dates
Applications Close
Friday 14 August 2026
5:00pm
Installation weeks
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 12 October 2026
Private View
Friday 23 October 2026
Public Openings
Saturday 24 October
Saturday 31 October
Artwork requirements
Please ensure all artwork:
- is available for sale
- Is ready to install
- Includes secure hanging fixtures where required
- Is suitable for display within a residential setting
- Is accurately labelled with title, dimensions, medium and price
Artists are responsible for transport, insurance and packaging throughout delivery and collection.
Sales and commission
All selected works must be available for purchase.
The Lemon Seed Project and Art For Hours will manage all enquiries and sales throughout the exhibition and six-week online sales period.
A 40% commission will be deducted from each sale, with the remaining 60% paid to the artist in line with the Artist Agreement. Artists should set their pricing with this commission in mind.
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Selected artists will receive:
• Inclusion in Framed in Black, presented by The Lemon Seed Project and Art For Hours.
• Professional installation within The Lemon Seed Project's home gallery.
• Promotion across both organisations' social media and email channels.
• Sales enquiries and transactions managed throughout the exhibition.
• The opportunity for selected works to remain available for purchase online for six weeks after the physical exhibition.