If you’re one of my patrons then you’ll know about my year of rejection challenge in detail. In 2025 I’ve been entering more things than usual in a bid to get used to being rejected, so that the fear or rejection doesn’t hold me back.
I thought I’d briefly surmise what I entered and the result.
Blue Shop Galleries Open Call ✔️
Arborealists Associate Application ❌
Jackson’s Art Prize ❌
LAOTY ❌
Wells Art Contemporary ❌
ING Discerning Eye ❌
Mylo Art❓
Hampstead Art Society ❌
Canal Boat Contemporary ✔️
The idea was to actually enter 100 things but open call fees and lack of time to research open calls hindered me somewhat. I was pleased to be accepted to two open calls. Mylo Art wasn’t an open call, I contacted the gallery owner out of the blue and they were very kind, it wasn’t an outright no but not quite a yes so one I may revisit next year.
The main thing is that I do feel better about rejection now and I will put myself out there more in 2026.