Earth Matters - open call - Design Exhibition Scotland

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Design Exhibition Scotland are delighted to announce an open call to artists, makers, craftspeople and designers based in Scotland to submit expressions of interest to exhibit in Earth Matters at Inverleith House Gallery, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The exhibition will open in March 2026 and run to October 2026. The deadline for submissions is 9am on Friday 23rd May. Earth Matters marks the tercentenary of the birth of the Edinburgh-born geologist, writer, farmer and chemist, James Hutton (1726-1797). Often described as the ‘father of modern geology’, he is known for his ground-breaking exploration of rock formations, but Hutton also gave much attention to the earth beneath our feet – soil. Earth Matters is inspired by Hutton and subsequent trailblazers who have helped challenge and change our understanding of soil. Through art, craft and design dating from the 18th century to the present-day, Earth Matters will illuminate the vital beauty and brilliance of earth. Earth Matters is curated by Susanna Beaumont.