Call for Artists
April - May : Call for Artists open
June 1 : Proposal deadline (sketches, concepts, descriptions)
June 15 : Shortlist announced
June 15 - Aug 15: Artists complete their work
August 15 : Completed artwork delivered
September 1 : Exhibition opens
THE ARCHAEOLOGY
OF SMALL THINGS
Artwork about the everyday objects, products and generational staples that have quietly remained in our lives > used, remembered and still within reach.
Exhibition Theme
Some objects do not leave. They settle. They age with us. A skin jelly tub. A biscuit tin that became a button box. A bar of soap wrapped memories. This exhibition honors the quiet companions that have simply been there: warm, grounded and present-tense.
What to Submit by June 1
Artists may submit one or more of the following:
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A sketch (hand-drawn or digital)
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A written concept description (200–500 words)
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A mood board or reference images
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Photographs of a maquette or work-in-progress
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A single sample image of a similar past work (to demonstrate skill)
Required for all submissions:
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Artist name and contact information
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Proposed title and medium
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Approximate dimensions
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A short statement (150 words max) explaining the personal or generational connection to the object
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EMAIL: sxzilawe@gmail.com
Shortlisted Artists
If selected, you will receive:
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Confirmation of your place in the exhibition
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Technical specifications for delivery (size limits, hanging requirements, etc.)
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A simple exhibition agreement
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2.5 months to complete your work
Exhibition Details
Venue Z+W Project, Westlands, Nairobi
Exhibition dates: September 1 to October 15, 2026
Opening reception: September 1, 6–9 PM