News Artist Call Out – ‘Life in the 1960s’ Exhibition

Young Artists who live in Harrow and the surrounding area from 0-21 yrs, what was life in the 1960s like?

This is an Open Call to create a piece of art that gives a sense of the 1960s in Harrow and how it was experienced by those who lived through it. Speak to members of your family or community that experienced the 1960s, what are their feelings about that time. The 1960s is an iconic era conjuring images of mini skirts, mini cars, psychedelic and soul music, bright colours and a desire for peace and love in the world? Put your best creative side into action and paint, draw, collage, model, photograph (or whatever your chosen medium) your thoughts on, or heard experiences of, the 1960s.

Submission Details

1. You must be aged 0-21 years and either live or go to school/college in Harrow

2. When you have created your work, email your completed submission form to harrowopenstudios@gmail.com, with a clear photo of your artwork attached to the email. Download the submission form here.

3. Submission cannot be accepted if they are deemed to cause offense. The art work will be displayed in a public area with no restrictions.

4. The work must be an original piece of art made by the named artist.

5. All forms of media are accepted, as long as the work comes with a means to show it. E.g. if it needs to be hung, supply a means to hang it, if it needs a plinth, ensure it is stable and will not damage the surface, if it needs to be played through video or audio supply the machine through which to play it.

6. There is no charge for submissions. This is not a selling exhibition; work is for display only.

Submissions deadline: Friday 18th July 2025
You will be notified of acceptance between 19th – 21st July 2025.

The exhibition will run from Monday 4th August to Friday 29th August (subject to change). Work will be collected from HAC 30thAugust.

About the Exhibition

What was it like to live in Harrow in the 1960s, artists were encouraged to speak to the older generations who experienced work, play, school, music and dance in the 1960s. Featuring art from local community members from 0-21 years, this exhibition has been inspired by the archives at Headstone Manor & Museum. This exhibition has been curated by Harrow Open Studios and supported by Harrow Art Centre.

The exhibition is to be displayed across different sites in Harrow. The Greenhill Art Pod – off Station Road, Harrow Art Centre – Uxbridge Road, Headstone Manor and Museum – Pinner View.

The exhibition will run from August 4th to August 29th