Good Soup
Call-out to Artists:
Good Soup is an exploration the ecology of the River Avon and other rivers through the lens of their foraging ecosystems. Through creative engagement, it celebrates the seasonality and locality of natural resources while emphasising the shared responsibility of sustaining these ecosystems.
We are seeking artists whose practice is deeply intertwined with foraging and cooking, or who have a special interest in riverine ecosystems, particularly the River Avon. We are particularly interested in projects across public participation which may include, but are not limited to sensory foraging walks, plant storytelling workshops, and community cooking sessions, culminating in a communal meal featuring seasonal ingredients crafted collaboratively into recipes by participating artists.
Photo by Nia Manoylo
Studio Superflux, Refuge for Resurgence, 2021, exhibited at the Barbican as part of Our Time on Earth, 2022, photographed by Nia Manoylo.
Curated by Nia Manoylo
Curator Nia Manoylo
Nia (they/them) is a writer and researcher based in London, interested in themes of political ecology, queer theory and new ecologies emerging in the Anthropocene.
Working across writing, curatorial research and digital design, they are interested in exploring new ways of co-existing between human and non-human living beings and the role of public participation in fostering that vision. They are currently pursuing a Master’s in Research at the Royal College of Art, with a particular focus on the riverine landscapes of the Thames.
This is their second year with Fringe Arts Bath, having curated Wilderness Commons in 2024.
Instagram: @oni_ih_studio
Website: readymag.website/u519244230/4973699/
To submit your work: please email the Curator soup@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
Submission deadline: Friday 11th April 2025 at 23h59 GMT
Media accepted: All media, with particular interest in public participation
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