Beyond Binary: Exhibition Callout

Following the success of last year's Queer Then and Now, we are delighted to invite Loughborough University staff, students, and alumni to submit expressions of interest to take part in our LGBTQ+ Exhibition, celebrating UK LGBT+ History Month 2026.

Exhibition details

Beyond the Binary, Innovation without Limits
10 February - 10 March 2026
12-2pm weekdays only
Martin Hall Exhibition Space

LGBT+ History Month highlights the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history and across all areas of life. The national theme for 2026 is Science and Innovation, which has influenced the title of this year's exhibition, inviting creative, reflective, and diverse responses.  

There will be a launch event and a supporting quilting workshop, with the possibility of further events/guest lectures to accompany the exhibition.

What can you submit?

We welcome submissions in all forms of visual art, performance, photography, design, writing, digital media, or other creative expressions. Submissions should explore identity, community, and LGBTQ+ experiences, loosely in connection with the theme of LGBTQ+ history month for 2026.

How to Apply  

If you would like to take part, please submit a short 150–200-word description and an accompanying image (if possible), outlining your proposed contribution. This should include what you would like to submit to the exhibition and how it connects to the exhibition’s theme. Please send your submission to the exhibition curators Lorraine Young (L.Young@lboro.ac.uk) and Amerjit Young 
(A.K.Young@lboro.ac.uk ). 

Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 28 January 2026

 What happens next?

Successful participants will be notified by Monday 2 February. Items should be ready for physical submission by Friday 6 February at the very latest, installation ahead of the exhibition opening on 10 February.