ENGLAND IS A FOREST

England is a Forest is a collaborative illustrated forest. It is a virtual map and exhibition with its physical debut at Sluice [Vernacular] 2024, at The Minories in Colchester, June 2024. Through a free open call, we received over a hundred artworks, each portraying a specific tree with its geolocation. To read the personal stories behind some of the trees, visit our instagram.

Scroll down to find out how to add your artwork to the map.

GALLERY

We are now accepting rolling submissions to the map- within England and beyond. Anyone can participate; simply find a tree and create your artistic response. We accept all 2-d media except photography. The goal is to encourage others to spend time outdoors observing nature and making art.

• To submit your artwork for review, click the pink ‘+’ button in the upper right-hand corner of the map.
• When the submission form pops up: Select the location of your tree. Enter ‘Your Name’ and ‘Tree species‘ (to the best of your knowledge). ‘Description’ should include the title of the artwork, media, dimensions, and year, as well as any other details about the tree you wish to share. You may include your website/Instagram if you have them.
• Upload a clearly photographed, well-lit, cropped image of your artwork. The artwork must be your own original work and of an existing tree, with its location marked on the map.
• We will review submissions on a rolling basis. We will only accept one submission per person a year. By submitting your work, you consent to being included on this public map and for us to possibly share your contribution to Instagram/Substack.
• Any other questions can be emailed to smallworksopencall@gmail.com. Please use subject line: ‘EIAF MAP’
• Thank you – We look forward to seeing what you make!

Let’s keep this forest growing.