CATNIP

CATNIP

Venue • 44AD artspace • BA1 1NN • click for map
Opening night • Fri 23 May • 6pm until late
Open 11am to 6pm daily • 24 May to 7 June 2025

NB: the deadline has passed, we are no longer inviting submissions

We invite submissions for CATNIP, a multidisciplinary art exhibition celebrating humanity’s timeless relationship with cats. This exhibition explores the rich and complex dynamics of the human-cat relationship, from their ancient reverence to their role in contemporary digital culture.

Our curatorial approach focuses on creating engaging, inclusive spaces that make fine art accessible and inviting for all. We welcome submissions from both established and emerging artists working with thoughtful, bold, and experimental perspectives on our feline companions. You might be an oil painter, sound or video artist, sculptor, or someone working across digital or mixed media.

Whether your work is rooted in humour, mystique, or cultural critique, we want to see how you celebrate and respond artistically to cats. From regal depictions to quirky interpretations, we’re looking for pieces that evoke curiosity, spark conversation, and honour the enduring connection between humans and their feline friends.

If your work features cats in any way, we’d love to see it!

Curated by Jasmine Barker and Nigel Fryatt

Jasmine Barker is an experienced arts marketeer, creative producer, and audience development specialist with a passion for making events accessible and engaging.

Instagram: @jasbarkercreates

Nigel Fryatt is a creative technologist and generative artist, exploring immersive installations that blend art, technology, and interactivity.

Instagram: @datarav3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nigel-fryatt
Website: www.datarav3.art

Together, they create inclusive, playful exhibitions that challenge traditional boundaries, inviting audiences to connect with fine art in unexpected and meaningful ways.