Many galleries rely on submission systems that were never designed around how they actually work. They’re rigid, difficult to customise, and create friction for artists, often resulting in fewer submissions and unnecessary admin for gallery teams.
That was exactly the challenge Bankside Gallery brought to us.
Their existing, widely used submission platform lacked the flexibility needed to support different exhibition formats, member‑only competitions and bespoke judging processes. Over time, this directly impacted submission numbers and revenue.
Rather than trying to force‑fit another off‑the‑shelf system, Bankside partnered with Bryter Digital to create something better.
From one gallery’s problem to a scalable solution
Working closely with Bankside Gallery, we designed a bespoke art submission portal built specifically around real gallery workflows, not generic assumptions.
The result is a flexible, user‑friendly system that:
- Makes it easier for artists to submit work
- Gives gallery teams full control over competitions and criteria
- Reduces admin overhead and manual work
- Scales with changing programmes and exhibition models
Most importantly, it works. Submissions have increased, performance has improved, and the system is now embedded into Bankside’s core operations.
You can read the full Bankside Gallery case study here.
Available to other galleries and art organisations
While the portal was initially built for Bankside Gallery, it was deliberately designed as a reusable, configurable solution, not a one‑off build.
That means other galleries can now benefit from the same system, tailored to their specific needs, without starting from scratch.
This solution is ideal for organisations that:
- Run open-call or juried exhibitions
- Need member and non‑member submission options
- Require flexible criteria and custom judging workflows
- Have outgrown rigid, off‑the‑shelf submission platforms
Each implementation is adapted to the gallery – branding, rules, workflows and processes – while being built on a proven, production‑ready foundation.
Why galleries choose Bryter
We don’t sell generic platforms. We build bespoke digital systems that fit the way organisations actually operate.
With this submission portal, galleries get:
- A system shaped around their exhibitions, not the other way round
- A better experience for artists, leading to higher participation
- A future‑proof platform that can evolve with their programme
- A long‑term digital partner, not just a vendor
Bankside Gallery’s success has shown that a better submission experience isn’t just a technical improvement – it’s a commercial one.
Interested in a bespoke submission portal for your gallery?
If your current submission system is holding you back, we’d love to talk.
Whether you’re running a single open call or a year‑round programme of exhibitions, we can adapt the Bankside solution to suit your organisation – saving time, increasing submissions and giving you full control.
Ask us for a demo now.
