The Ballroom is the largest hall of the Residence of Baroness Swan, Lana Swan’s virtual 3D gallery. Under its chandeliers she hosts themed exhibitions, and artists are welcome to take a place on its walls.
Now showing
Guests of the Ball. Portraits by Lana Swan. Until 31 October 2026.
The Baroness has opened her ballroom to the faces Lana Swan has painted over the years: a stranger with blue eyes, a musician, a dancer in the night and the artist herself. Each guest arrives with a story. Click a portrait in the gallery to meet them.
Exhibition calendar
Applications are open for the next exhibitions in the Ballroom.
| Exhibition | Theme | Dates | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guests of the Ball | Portraits by Lana Swan | 1 to 31 October 2026 | Now showing |
| Still Lives by Candlelight | Still lifes, flowers, interiors and quiet everyday objects seen in warm evening light | 1 to 30 November 2026 | Open until 25 October 2026 |
| Zen. Mindful Art | Calm and meditative works: quiet landscapes, water, nature, soft colour and stillness, made to help the viewer slow down and relax | 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 | Open until 24 November 2026 |
How it works
- Each exhibition has a theme and usually runs for one calendar month. Themes and dates are listed in the calendar above.
- You apply with the form below and upload images of the works you would like to show. Applying is free.
- Lana reviews every application personally and replies within 5 working days. She may accept some works and not others.
- If your works are accepted, you receive a link to pay online by email. Your place is confirmed once the payment is made.
- Your works are hung in the Ballroom within 3 days of payment, in carved gilded frames with their own picture lights and a museum label.
What you get
- A place in a 3D gallery that is open around the clock to visitors from anywhere in the world.
- A card for every work with your description and a button to your website, Instagram or shop. Buyers deal with you directly, and no commission is taken on these sales.
- Your name on the exhibition sign at the entrance to the Ballroom.
Fees
| Option | What is included | Fee per exhibition |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1 artwork for the whole exhibition | £20 |
| Group of works | 2 or 3 artworks for the whole exhibition | £40 |
| Featured | Up to 3 artworks in the best spot of the hall, a panel with your artist biography and a post about you on Lana Swan’s social media | £60 |
You pay only after your works have been accepted. The fee covers the place on the wall; Lana takes no commission on sales made through your own links.
Selling through the Lana Swan shop
If you would like a work to be offered for sale in the Lana Swan shop as well, tick the box in the form and add a comment with the price and any details. This is optional. For works sold through the shop, a commission of 25% of the sale price is taken, and the details are agreed with you in writing before the work is listed.
Apply
Please read the Exhibition Terms before you apply. By submitting the form you allow Lana Swan to display the images you send on lanaswan.com for the exhibition, as set out in the terms.