The Boomer Gallery - Contemporary 7th Edition: Call For Artists and Photographers

• Boomer Gallery London

• Deadline: February 4th, 2026

• Theme: Contemporary

• Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure

• Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected)

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Most artists live with an ongoing inner dialogue that rarely quiets down. It’s a voice that constantly measures their work against the artists they admire, questions whether what they’re making is relevant, and asks—often in private—Is this enough? Is this contemporary? Do I truly belong here? These doubts can feel deeply isolating, even paralyzing at times. Yet they are not indicators of failure or inadequacy. On the contrary, they are signs of attentiveness, commitment, and care. They emerge from engagement with the work itself, and in many ways, they are inseparable from the creative process.

Every artist we now recognize as a master once occupied this same uncertain territory—working without guarantees, navigating hesitation, and continuing despite not knowing how their work would be received or understood.

This exhibition opens a space for dialogue—between artists, artworks, and viewers—that pushes back against the idea of a single measure of success. It suggests that artistic power is not determined by scale, technical complexity, or external validation, but by presence, intention, and sincerity. A subtle gesture, a quiet mark, or a single line on paper can carry just as much meaning as a large-scale or monumental work.

By bringing together a wide range of practices, approaches, and voices, the exhibition aims to soften self-doubt and reinforce a simple but vital truth: there is no correct way to make art. There is only the courage to begin, to continue, and to remain open to the endless possibilities that follow.