CATNIP
Call-out to Artists:
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!
Louis Wane (b. 1860 - d. 1939) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Wain
Girl with a Cat, 1882 - Ivan Kramskoy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Kramskoi
Curated by Jasmine Barker and Nigel Fryatt
Curators Jasmine Barker (l) and Nigel Fryatt (r)
Jasmine Barker is an experienced arts marketeer, creative producer, and audience development specialist with a passion for making events accessible and engaging. Nigel Fryatt is a creative technologist and generative artist, exploring immersive installations that blend art, technology, and interactivity. Together, they create inclusive, playful exhibitions that challenge traditional boundaries, inviting audiences to connect with fine art in unexpected and meaningful ways.
Instagram: @datarav3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nigel-fryatt
Website: www.datarav3.art
Submission deadline: Friday 11th April 2025 at 23h59 GMT
Media accepted: All (except performance).
Free submission. All are welcome to apply, of any age, status, and from anywhere in the world.
If selected, we ask Artists for a £22 contribution (like crowdfunding) and/or to give some of their time, as we are all volunteers. Please read our FAQs here to find out more.
See all 20+ projects open to submissions on our home page: fringeartsbath.co.uk
To submit your work: please email the Curator catnip@fringeartsbath.co.uk including:
NB: please include the exhibition / project name in the email title.
max 200 words about your work and how it fits the call-out (written, audio file, video or another way to suit you).
some images of the work, or links to video / performance work (or existing work if it hasn’t been made yet).
any relevant links, if you have them (though it’s not a requirement and Curators might not have the capacity to visit them all).
of course please include any questions you have.
you might not hear back from Curators until after the deadline, thank you for your patience.
Fringe Arts Bath Festival will take place 23 May to 7 June 2025