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VENUE request for VAA OpenSpaces 2026

Hello other artists, art exhibition venues!

This year I am participating in Visual Artists Association (VAA) OpenSpaces. As I live in the countryside I am looking for a suitable LONDON VENUE , ideally West/central and not East. A venue that loves abstract (sacred) geometry art.

The digital map goes live in September so venues need to be confirmed by August 21st.

OpenSpaces is global initiative organised by the VAA and supported by many artists, and FOLLOW.ART. It is a worldwide art community event.

2-28 November and exhibitions can participate for part of all of that time.

Attached an image of a typical artwork. My medium is acrylic on canvas. Subject matter is abstract sacred geometry.

I am also an international, best selling author on sacred geometry and archetypal symbolism. karenlfrench.com

Thank you!

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Subconsciente

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Women

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Mujer

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For artists who are curious about showing work outside traditional gallery walls, this is a good place to start.

Add to your calendar: https://l.gourl.es/l/66d98434abf579bf4f07abad39e291ad2ced299b?notrack=1&u=13939566

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The private view is open to all, you can get a free ticket at the ArtWorks East website (links at the bottom). We hope to see you there.

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🗓 Deadline: 10 June 2026
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