Call for Artists | The Enchanted Gathering

Open Art Call

The circle is open.
Step inside.

We're building a small, curated exhibition at the next Side Quest Social — the kind where someone stops mid-sip and asks "who made that?" One day, one wall, eight to ten pieces — and we'd love yours on it.

Our 3-step
art call process

1. You Submit

Fill in the form with photos of your work — one submission per piece, up to 3 per artist. Free to enter.

2. We Curate

We review submissions for theme fit, craft, and variety. 8–10 pieces are selected for the hang. You'll hear back by Wed 13 May.

3. You Deliver

Selected artists drop off their physical piece during the delivery window (see below). We handle display and return — collect within 48 hrs of the event.

Ready to submit your work?

Read the brief, check your piece fits, and fill in the form.
Closes Sun 11 May · Free to enter · Cape Town & surrounds

Submit your work

Questions? Contact kim@geekculture.co.za

THEME

The Enchanted Gathering

"Enchanted" means something different to everyone. We're not here to define it for you — bring your version of it.

2D Art

Illustration · Print · Painting · Zines · Digital prints — if it hangs on a wall, it qualifies. Keep it A4 or smaller.

3D & Builds

Custom Lego builds · Kitbashed toys · Custom Gundam · Dioramas · Miniatures · Sculpture · Custom toys. Max A4 footprint, under 2kg.

Surprise us!

If it's geeky, enchanted, and fits on a shelf or board, we want to see it. The theme is a vibe, not a checklist.

Key dates

Submissions close

Mon 11 May

Artists notified

Wed 13 May

Delivery window

Mon 18 – Fri 22 May

Exhibition day

Sat 30 May 2026

Collection by

Mon 1 Jun

Display & selling

Keep it small

A4 max footprint for 2D and 3D. Flat pieces under 500g; 3D pieces under 2kg. Works clip to freestanding boards or sit on small shelves.

Unframed, please

Canvas on stretcher bars and glass-framed work don't suit this display. Flat, unframed prints or mounted work preferred.

Selling? You keep 100%

Your exhibition label carries a QR to your Instagram. Buyers DM you directly — no commission, no middleman.

Under 18? No problem

All ages welcome. Just include a guardian contact in your submission.