THG is looking for South West makers who produce high quality work to feature in a leading exhibition of contemporary craft and design. Present Makers 2025 showcases the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West. Entries will highlight the quality and inspiration of local designer makers working across a range of materials including glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and wood.

Eligibility: Artists based in South West England (Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire

What you get: Exhibition and selling opportunity

Deadline 26 September 2025

Are you passionate about wanting to create meaningful change to enable young people in Lancashire to fulfil their potential?

We're looking for new Trustees to join the Board of Blaze Arts a young people-led charity committed to empowering young upcoming producers in the local area of Lancashire. As a Trustee, you'll help shape our governance and strategic direction, playing a vital role in delivering our mission.

Eligibility: Your expertise could come from outside of the arts sector. We are looking for those people who have expertise in the following areas:

What you get: Mentoring and training opportunities, professional strategic development, take part in Trustee Away Days.

Deadline 28 September 2025

Unlimited is offering ten awards totalling £413,000 to disabled artists across England, Scotland, and Wales – now open for applications.

With amounts ranging from £15,000 to £80,000, these commissioning awards will support the creation of extraordinary new work in artforms including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, and combined arts.

We're here to support bold creative visions from disabled artists - whether it's a seed of an idea or something production-ready, we’ll help bring it to life.

Eligibility: Disabled artists

What you get: Open Awards under £25,000 are ideal for testing, exploring, and playing with early ideas. Awards over £25,000 are a chance to get that almost-there piece in front of audiences. Perfect for artists who’ve had some funding but haven’t been able to get the work out there yet.

Deadline 29 September 2025

We are inviting artists, creatives, and collectives to submit expressions of interest for a major new art initiative at CourtX in Southsea. This open call is for multiple site-specific sculptures and installations as part of the Art Trail at CourtX, a newly landscaped area designed to showcase outdoor artwork and offer an engaging, evolving visitor experience.

Curated and produced by Natasja Jozsa, founder of Fine Line Art, the Art Trail will feature a range of works including sound, light, sculpture, kinetic elements, and more. Proposals may involve digital components, material-based pieces, or tactile installations, but all must be durable, weather-resilient, and safe for long-term outdoor public engagement.

Eligibility:

Open to artists, creatives, and collectives from all backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages. Works must be durable, weather-resistant, and safe for long-term public display.

What you get:

Multiple Commissions. Permanent, outdoor sculptures. Life-size or larger, or multiple smaller works.

Deadline 30 September 2025

Classical Roman Arts Foundation (CRAF) is proud to announce the Fifth Edition of the Ecco Echo Awards, dedicated to echoing, celebrating and reverberating Classical Roman arts. Its objective is recognition and appreciation of contemporary artists or researchers who work in the tradition of, are inspired by or reflect on the Classical Roman arts, techniques, styles and influences still amazing us today.

Eligibility: Any age, European or Online submission, all mediums, Classical Art or intepretations

What you get: The first prize consists of 1,000.00 Euro [one thousand euro] and of 500 Euro for the second prize for the acquisition of certain rights - some or all - of one or more selected works. The awards go to the participant(s) that are more creative and technically vibrant while representing, reinterpreting and celebrating classical roman arts and techniques. Inspiration and reverberation are equally cherished values.

Deadline 30 September 2025

‘a space’ arts are pleased to announce a new public art project and now invite Expressions of Interest from artists. The project will introduce a series of exciting new works into new high quality academic accommodation on Hulse Road, Southampton.

The vision is for a series of works to populate a number of open spaces across the development along with a signature/headline piece towards the front of the site. Collectively these work will bring a sense of intrigue and enhance the experience of living at Hearth House for its future residents.

Eligibility: Everybody

What you get: 4 artists will be selected from the Expressions of Interest stage receive a £500 Proposal Development fee. The artist selected from the Proposal Development Stage will have an total delivery budget of £25k to cover artist fees, materials, third party fabrication costs, travel, expenses and VAT (if applicable). Mentoring and Project Support from the ‘a space’ arts team will be available across the project and the organisations. Director will take on lead on working with the selected artist.

Deadline 30 September 2025

APS presents Resilient Roots, a new programme and exhibition for those starting to share their creative work. Confidence wobbles, applications feel out of reach, and many makers don’t call themselves artists—yet. We’ll support eight artists with mentoring, group crits, and workshops on curating and hanging work. Together, they’ll co-create a public exhibition in January 2026. Whether you’ve shown work or not, what matters is creativity, curiosity, and the joy of making. Start here. Grow anywhere. Supported by the Postcode Lottery.

Eligibility: Creatives of the age of 18 who live in Leeds

What you get: Selected applicants will take part in Resilient Roots completely free of charge. The programme offers a supportive and practical introduction to exhibiting work, with a focus on building confidence and professional skills. Participants will receive one-to-one mentoring from experienced artists within the APS network, along with group crit. Practical workshops will cover how to select, curate, and hang work, leading up to a professionally supported public exhibition in the APS main gallery in January 2026. Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities, marketing and promotion through APS’s channels, and being part of a growing creative community.

Deadline 30 September 2025

Foundwork is pleased to announce the open call for the 2025 Foundwork Artist Prize, our annual juried award recognising outstanding emerging and mid-career artists working across all media.

Meet the Jury
This year’s Prize will be decided by an international panel of acclaimed curators and cultural leaders from New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, and Paris:

Who can apply:

The Prize is open to artists worldwide (with limited exceptions). To be eligible, artists must register and maintain a profile on Foundwork with at least six artworks and an artist statement throughout the selection period: 5:00pm PT, 26 September – 5:00pm PT, 31 December 2025. See the FAQ and Prize Rules for instructions and terms. Email support@foundwork.art with questions.

What you get:

The winner will be awarded:

Deadline 26 September 2025

For fifteen years, the international Woman Scream cause has united voices from around the globe through poetry, art, and storytelling, amplifying awareness for women’s and girls’ rights. Join our next book!

Who can apply:
Artists and writers over 18.

What you get:
Book publication.

Deadline 28 September 2025

For this online group exhibition, artists are invited to submit any artwork that explores the travels of the world.

Eligibility: Any artists over age 18. Any level of expertise. All mediums accepted. All countries are welcome.

What you get: Exhibition opportunity to be viewed globally.

Fee: $20 USD

Deadline 29 September 2025

This Open Call invites young artists to participate in an exhibition at Europe House’s 12 Star Gallery in London, with artworks related to the theme of cross-cultural narratives of exchange. The exhibition will explore themes of (social, physical, temporal) (dis)connection, proximity and distance.

Selected works will be showcased at the 12 Star Gallery in Europe House, London, in December 2025 – spring 2026. The exhibition is part of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Eligibility: Open to UK based EU, EEA and UK nationals, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from EU or UK higher education in art and fine art.

What you get: This is an opportunity to showcase your work in Central London, with support and network of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK, the Embassy of Denmark in the UK, and curatorial collective Kollektiv Collective; to gain exposure through institutional and public audiences and to connect with peers, curators, and cultural professionals. A stipend and transport support will be provided to selected artists.

Deadline 20 September 2025

The London Borough of Newham invites expressions of interest (EOI) from socially engaged artists to present design proposals for a new, co-created permanent artwork installation in Forest Lane Park, Newham, London. Please see our full Artist’s Brief for more detailed information about this opportunity, or visit our project website at newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/forest-lane-park.

Who can apply:

What you get:

Deadline 21 September 2025

We are looking for two people who would like to live in a small, remote hamlet in the hills of Southern France (40 minutes from Nice) – and help shape this place with heart, hands and a sense of community. If you think of yourself as someone who feels at ease living in a remote setting, is good with the land, competent at fixing things around the house, and has a broad range of technical skills, we would love to hear from you! This is a position that requires a mix of manual labor and social skills, though they could be split between two people.

Eligibility:

Key Responsibilities

Key Requirements & Skills

What you get:

Deadline 13 September 2025

ArtWorks Together is an international festival taking place in 2026 in Sheffield. We are inviting artists to submit work to an international exhibition taking place at Millennium Gallery in Sheffield, exclusively celebrating artists with learning disabilities, or who have autism, or both.

Eligibility: Artists with a learning disability, or who are autistic (or both), aged 16+ and based anywhere in the world, can submit their artwork via our website to be considered by the professional judging panel. Any medium will be considered, from visual art to sculpture, film to digital media.

What you get: Exhibition opportunities, marketing, networking opportunities and raised visibility through the Festival. We can support artists with costs of transporting work if selected.

Deadline 14 September 2025

Founded to counter structural discrimination in the art world, the Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt offers a one-year professional development programme for FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender) artists. The programme supports participants in building practical skills, navigating the art world, and gaining visibility through presentations and a group exhibition. It takes place in Berlin, with seminars and workshops led by experienced professionals.

Who can apply:

Benefits:

Deadline 15 September 2025

“Unveiled: Stories Behind the Silence” is a powerful exhibition revealing the hidden stories of domestic violence survivors — from pain and isolation to strength, healing, and hope.

The exhibition is designed to guide visitors through the full emotional spectrum that survivors may experience on their path to recovery.

This project aims to raise funds for Solace, a London-based charity that supports over 30,000 women and children each year in building lives free from abuse.

Eligibility: We are looking for artworks that reveal stories usually hidden behind a smile, pieces that express one or more emotions experienced during the healing journey. These may include fear, embarrassment, loneliness, vulnerability, courage, hope, empowerment, vitality, or others.

What you get: Reveal a story hidden behind the smile, make it visible, and inspire those currently suffering from domestic violence to believe in the possibility of living a different life

Deadline 15 September 2025

This part-time, 18-month opportunity, starting in 2026, offers professional experience and the chance to join the KADIST Paris team and to work closely with guest curators, and advisors from KADIST’s international network as well as with partner organizations in Paris. Designed for a professional interested in working across disciplines, cultures, and scales, the fellowship encourages experimentation and critical reflection while offering meaningful engagement with KADIST’s team and evolving program.

Eligibility: Open to critics, writers, curators, artistic directors, researchers, and cultural practitioners; fluent in French and English

What you get: €30,000 total stipend over 18 months, housing in Paris, annual budget of up to €15k for public events and €25k per exhibition

Deadline 15 September 2025

The Guggenheim Fellowship is an annual competition celebrating exceptional achievements in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Roughly 190 Fellowships are awarded each year.

Eligibility:

What you get: The award funds can generally be used for any purpose related to the pursuit of the Fellow’s project – living expenses, materials, travel, equipment, etc.

Deadline 16 September 2025

The Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is a year-long, flexible programme from the Royal Drawing School, designed to support arts graduates and practising artists in developing their drawing and studio practice through live online teaching.

Eligibility:

Open to arts graduates and practising artists from all over the world who wish to develop their drawing skills and studio practice. Applicants should be able to commit to a flexible, year-long course taught live online (UK time, Daytime courses are 10am – 5pm and evening courses run 6pm – 9pm, students choose their own schedule combining daytime and evening classes).

What you get: Taught by professional artists, the course offers a rigorous combination of taught courses, peer discussion, 1:1 mentoring and critical dialogue across three terms.

Students curate their own programme from a broad range of online drawing courses, enabling them to tailor the year to their practice and personal schedule. The flexibility of the format makes it ideal for those based outside London or the UK, or anyone balancing artmaking with other commitments.

With dedicated mentoring and a focus on building community online, ODDY provides the structure, challenge and support to move your practice forward.

Deadline 17 September 2025

Artists & Illustrators is delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2025. Enter for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, have your work exhibited at TWO major London galleries and featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine.

Deadline 19 September 2025

National Album Day invites emerging creatives to design a mural capturing the spirit of rock. The winning artwork will be painted on The Gryphon, one of Bristol’s most iconic rock venues, in partnership with Black City Records.

Who can apply:
UK residents aged 18 and over.

What you get:
£500 cash prize, press and social media promotion, and media feature opportunities.

Deadline 20 September 2025

A work/live studio is available from mid-October 2025 for three years. Each 50sqm unit combines living and working space with kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. Fixed rent until 2029 under Acme’s re-designed programme.

Who can apply:
Artists with at least five years of professional fine art practice and Right to Rent for a minimum of three years.

What you get:
Affordable live/work studio, tenancy security, and space to develop practice.

Deadline 03 September 2025

Bring Dalston to Life – In a Logo Kingsland Shopping Centre is getting a fresh new look – and we want you to design it.

We’re calling on Hackney’s residents, workers, and students to help reimagine the centre’s visual identity in a way that reflects the heart, heritage, and creativity of Dalston today. Whether you’re a seasoned designer, an aspiring artist, or someone who simply loves this neighbourhood, this is your chance to shape a piece of East London’s future.

Eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Hackney

What you get: The winning designer will receive £2,000 and have their work featured prominently in one of East London’s most iconic destinations, while each of the four finalists will also receive £500.

Deadline 05 September 2025

The Bresler Residency at VisArts (Rockville, MD) offers three artists/teams a 4-month studio residency, $2,000 stipend, and solo exhibition (no housing). Fall 2026 includes a $3,000 Montgomery College AiR partnership. Residents work 16+ hrs/week and engage with the community. Open to professional artists (18+) in all media (no hazardous materials).

Eligibility:

Professional artists or collaborative artist groups in all visual arts disciplines interested in working with students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose work and proposal expand on the working range of foundation-level teaching.

What you get:

4-month free studio at VisArts (169 sq. ft., 24/7 access) $2,000 artist stipend Solo exhibition at VisArts Professional development + monthly artist gatherings Community engagement opportunities Option to apply for Fall 2026 Montgomery College AiR: Additional $3,000 stipend 3-week student collaboration Exhibition at Montgomery College Materials support up to $1,000 Note: Housing and travel not provided.

Deadline 05 September 2025

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Contemporary Art Solo Show Series and accompanying publication. Each selected artist will have a solo exhibition for one week (Wednesday–Sunday) in the gallery space (approximately 44m²). Artists will also be featured in the e-book CICA Art Now 2026, available via Amazon Kindle. A printed version will be available by order.

Who can apply:

Artists working in Painting – Photography – Sculpture & Installation Art – Performance – Video & New Media Art

What you get:

A solo exhibition at CICA Museum between January and June 2026, plus inclusion in the e-book CICA Art Now 2026 (expected publication date: 1 August 2026). Dates are subject to change.

Fee:

If your work is selected, you will be required to pay the show processing and maintenance fee: $600 (USD). The artist is responsible for the shipment and delivery of their work to and from CICA Museum, as well as all related expenses.

Deadline 05 September 2025

The British Council seeks UK-based higher education institutions and creative organisations to run open calls, shortlist candidates, fund Fellows, and support them during their one-month residency at the Venice Biennale.

Who can apply:
UK-based higher education institutions or creative organisations (arts, design, architecture, cultural hubs, social enterprises, charities, CICs).

What you get:
Partners recruit candidates, join a creative community, and engage in events at the British Pavilion during the Biennale.

Deadline 05 September 2025

The Princeton Arts Fellowship offers early-career artists a two-year appointment at Princeton University, where they are expected to teach or engage with students through creative practice. Fellows join a vibrant academic and artistic community and are supported with a generous salary, benefits, and research resources.

Eligibility: Applicants should be early career visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists—this list is not meant to be exhaustive—who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community.

What you get: $93,000/year stipend (for 2 years)

Deadline 09 September 2025

Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with a project development lab, the Berlinale Talents Lab, the Talent Project Market and an onsite Summit with panels, discussions, workshops and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February.

Eligibility: Berlinale Talents is aimed at filmmakers, series and XR content creators with with an existing track record of work. We are currently open to over 15 film disciplines.

Participation in Talents comes with the responsibility to share, and our entire programme is focused not just on what the experts have to offer, but what our Talents can bring to the group too. Each and everyone’s input and the interaction among the participants drive the sessions forward and are a valuable addition to the tapestry of the six days.

What you get: If invited, you will have to cover your accommodation and your travel costs as well as daily expenditures during your stay in Berlin.

Fee: The Standard Rate of 20 Euro, the Solidarity Rate of 25 Euro or more, and the Reduced Rate of 15 Euro.

Deadline 03 September 2025

The Cartoon Museum is looking for a new Director to provide charismatic leadership and strategic planning. The Director will be responsible for leading the museum's team, managing the budget, developing commercial opportunities, and maintaining financial sustainability through income generation and fundraising. The role involves championing the museum's mission and inspiring others through strong communication and advocacy.

Eligibility: The ideal candidate will have strong, relevant experience in the museum or cultural sector. Essential skills include:

What you get: £46,000 per annum. Full-time (37.5 hours a week). This role requires flexibility around the needs of the charity and will include some weekend and evening working.

Deadline 04 September 2025

We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).

We are looking for a dynamic and imaginative Producer to lead the development and delivery of bold, high-impact events as part of the Creative Programme for the new London Museum. This is a rare opportunity to shape one of the most exciting cultural programmes in London—and potentially the world.

Eligibility: Previous experience of working in a museum is not required and you do not need to have any academic qualifications, we are looking for someone who has experience of delivering extraordinary live events for adult audiences and who will bring curiosity and creativity to the role.

What you get: permanent position with salary range of £34,377 - £36,476

Deadline 11 August 2025

Open Doors Gallery invites submissions for the fifth OD Photo Prize, supporting emerging photographers worldwide through exhibitions, fairs, and mentorship, continuing a decade-long mission to discover, nurture, and elevate early-career talent in contemporary photography.

Eligibility: Submissions must be in project form. Artists must be working within the first ten years of their practise [Emerging / Early career artists]

What you get: Winner gets £2,000 prize. An exclusive interview with 1000 Words Magazine. Representation for at least one year with Open Doors Gallery. All Shortlisted artists are invited to exhibit with Open Doors Gallery in London, November. There are also a variety of other awards available to applicants

Fee: £17 entry fee [Approx. €20.50 / $23USD]

Deadline 12 August 2025

RIBA is hiring an Exhibitions and Interpretation Manager to develop and deliver public, online, and touring exhibitions. The role focuses on creating impactful and accessible experiences for a wide range of audiences, managing all aspects of the projects, and ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Eligibility: Key Requirements & Skills

What you get: London/Hybrid.c£43,000 per annum, based upon experience and location.

Deadline 14 August 2025

Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.

Eligibility: Curators must be residents of the United States. Additional consideration will be given to artists and independent curators based in the greater Los Angeles area who do not already have a history of regularly showing or curating at the Center within the past 3 years. Artists and curators who have recently shown at the Center are still welcome to apply.

What you get: Up to 2,000 square feet of exhibition space, Curator Honorarium of $500, Artist Honorariums ranging between $100 - $450 per artist (dependent on size of group show, site specific works/special considerations, budget availability, etc.), installation by gallery staff, marketing materials and publicity, gallery didactics, gallery supervision during public hours Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm. Exhibitions will open to the public for a 6 – 15 week period with an additional 2-week installation period.

Deadline 15 August 2025

The Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale has been held in Fengxian District, Shanghai, for the past nine years. 2025 marks a milestone: "Ten Years of Progress, Ten Years of Spring and Autumn". The upcoming exhibition, themed "Paper and Water", will be accompanied by the IAPMA Congress 2025, held concurrently in Shanghai.

The organisers invite artists from around the world to actively participate in and witness this special edition of the biennale.

Who Can Apply:

All artists working with paper or whose work aligns with the theme "Paper and Water" are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Deadline 15 August 2025

Rupert (Vilnius) and Sonic Acts (Amsterdam) are pleased to announce the open call for the second edition of ALTERLIFE – a joint production and research residency between both cities. The three-month residency is fully funded and split across two periods: April–May 2026 at Rupert in Vilnius, and November 2026 at Sonic Acts in Amsterdam. Artists will present research during each residency, with the final work to be exhibited, possibly as iterations, at Rupert (2026/2027) and the Sonic Acts Biennial (2028).

Eligibility: This residency welcomes all EU-based artists to submit their proposals. People from the following countries are welcome to apply: all EU Member States, eligible non-EU countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme include EEA EFTA countries (Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein), as well as acceding, candidate, and potential candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine). Additionally, countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy, such as Armenia and Tunisia, are also eligible. We encourage individual artists or duos who take a multidisciplinary approach, particularly practices which incorporate sound and video.

What you get: A combined three-month residency that includes fully-funded stays at Rupert in Vilnius (April–May 2026) and Sonic Acts in Amsterdam (November 2026), with accommodation and workspace provided. Residents receive a total stipend of EUR 3,800 for the full residency, along with up to EUR 400 in travel support for each location. The program also includes a total of EUR 7,000 in funding for public presentations—EUR 2,000 for Rupert and EUR 5,000 for Sonic Acts—as well as guidance and support for the development and production of a new artwork. Participants will benefit from feedback sessions, production assistance, help with funding applications, and support from local artists and curators in both cities. The project will be featured on the Sonic Acts and Rupert websites or publications, and will include research presentations as part of public programming in Vilnius and Amsterdam in 2026. Final works will be exhibited at Rupert in 2026 or 2027 and at the Sonic Acts Biennial in 2028.

Deadline 17 August 2025

The University of Reading is seeking Expressions of Interest for the design and delivery of a large-scale mural on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. Spanning approximately 9.5m wide x 3m high, the mural will be painted onto the wall of the University of Reading’s historic Edith Morley building. The mural will celebrate 100 years since the University of Reading was granted a Royal Charter and became a university.

Eligibility: The chosen artist, creative or collective will have experience in co-creation, community engagement, and public art delivery. The chosen mural should ensure maximum visual impact, create a focal point on Whiteknights campus, and enable our communities to engage thoughtfully and curiously with the history of the university.

What you get: £15,000 Artist Fee and support from the Project Management Team

Deadline 17 August 2025

Swanfall Art returns to Mall Galleries this August with Fables, its annual exhibition exploring the role of narrative in contemporary art. We invite artists to submit work that explores emotional depth, rhythm, and resonance – across any medium – to help shape a compelling visual dialogue around storytelling and perception.

Eligibility:

Open to artists working in all media, both in the UK and internationally. Artists may submit a single artwork or a full portfolio. Wall-based works must not exceed 1.5m on the longest side; sculptures and installations must be under 2m in height.

What You Get:

(1) Selected artists will exhibit at Fables, taking place from 26 to 31 August 2025 at Mall Galleries, London. The show offers professional curation, exposure to collectors and curators, sales opportunities, and promotion across Swanfall Art’s channels.

(2) This call offers a series of awards and prizes:

Artists selected for the Curators' Choice Award will receive a fully funded London residency, solo exhibition, gallery representation, international fair participation, media exposure, and collaboration opportunities. The Audience Choice Award includes a sponsored group show, artist listing, media features, and career support. All exhibiting artists gain a certificate, virtual tour, promotional support, and priority for future projects. All submitting artists are invited to career talks and receive a professional guidebook.

Fee:

Deadline 10 August 2025

Apply now for our hybrid residency programme delivered by Shape Arts and Baltic

Alongside the awarded resident, a cohort of shortlisted artists will receive a tailored package of support and mentoring.

Eligibility: over 18, UK based, not in full time education, have a socially-engaged practice, identify as disabled and faced barriers to career progression, within the first 5 years of their career.

What you get: 3 months hybrid residency. Resident receives a £5k bursary to support their practice. Travel and accommodation covered (travel up to £500). Shortlisted cohort each receive a tailored package of mentoring and support.

Deadline 10 August 2025

We are excited to announce the ESMoA High School Artist Call 2025: Time of Growth, a juried art competition and exhibition open to all high school students (grades 9 - 12) across Los Angeles County. A panel of jurors will select 20 - 30 standout works to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13.

Eligibility: Students currently in grades 9 - 12 Must live in or attend school in Los Angeles County.

What you get: Selected applicants to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works.

Deadline 10 August 2025

DIGITAL on STAGE officially launches its open call for the 'Cascade Funding' support program, which will fund the production of 24 performing arts shows that integrate advanced technologies with a grant of 8,000€ per project.

Eligibility: The call is open to artists or collectives based in Greece, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium or Sweden whose work incorporates digital tools such as mixed reality, artificial intelligence, sensors, projections, code, robotics or any other form of advanced technology. The selected works will be showcased internationally in 2026 at MMMAD Festival (Spain), Kilowatt Festival (Italy), or For Real Festival (Belgium).

What you get: 24 grants of 8.000€ each

Deadline 31 July 2025

Our awards celebrate the world's best architecture, no matter its form, size, or budget. Respected by our profession and the public for over 50 years, these awards stand out for their unrivalled judging and global reach.

We recognise projects that show visionary thinking, design excellence and real social impact that ultimately help make the future a better place.

Winning a RIBA Award signals the highest standards of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving people’s lives through thoughtful design.

Eligibility: be a qualified architect registered with their local institution

What you get:

Show your commitment to excellence: successful projects reflect changes and innovations in architecture, but at their core display a commitment to design that improves and enhance the communities they serve.

Branded marketing materials: winners get marketing assets to promote their achievements, aligning your practice with our globally recognised brand and the highest standards of practice.

Fee: smaller projects can enter for as little as £180, with tiered entry fees that encourage participation from all project sizes. Financial support is also available.

Deadline 31 July 2025

The Discovery Art Fair 2025 invites galleries, artists and art projects to participate. Discovery Art Fair is a platform for fresh, relevant and uncompromising contemporary art. We bring established players and newcomers, galleries and artists together - on an equal level, with integrity and, above all, with curiosity.

Eligibility: Galleries with a strong program and clear curatorial line, Artists or collectives with a powerful, contemporary voice, Project spaces with the courage to leave gaps, experiment and discourse

What you get: Visibility at a curated art fair with profile, Access to collectors, curators, press & audience, Space for real encounters, networking and exchange

Deadline 31 July 2025

Andro and Eve are looking to work with one or two trans or non-binary community artists or writers who are based in the North of England, and who have well rounded experiences facilitating workshops with communities.

The Community Artist/s will collaborate on We Contain Multitudes, an exciting programme of creative workshops making space for trans and non-binary people to be creative together and finding out what is important to them. The Community Artist/s will design and facilitate a series of creative workshops to be delivered in Sheffield and Doncaster between October - December 2025.

Eligibility: Trans or non-binary community artists or writers who are based in the North of England.

What you get: £275 per workshop + R&D time at £30/hr + travel expenses Delivery: 9 workshops + up to 32 hours R&D time **. We have also budgeted for specialist counselling support, if needed, for participants or any delivery team member.

Deadline 28 July 2025

The Safe Spaces project invites visual artists to submit original works for an upcoming gallery exhibition focused on the powerful themes of security, safety, and belonging — especially as they relate to the lives of children and young people in street situations. These ideas also touch on broader issues of mental health, identity, community, and resilience, making them universally human and emotionally resonant.

Eligibility: UK-based Artists

What you get: Participation in an exhibition at Espacio Gallery in London. We will charge a commission rate of 35% on all sales and will handle sales directly with the buyer on your behalf. We will not charge a submission fee.

Deadline 30 July 2025

Art at the Alison Richard Building invites exhibition proposals from artists and curators. We are looking to support innovative curatorial ideas that engage the University and wider public. Exhibitions should include at least two artists and typically run for 8 weeks.

Eligibility: UK-based artists, curators, researchers or facilitators of any age. Must be able to cover travel/transport to Cambridge.

What you get:

Deadline 31 July 2025

UK-wide, for an exhibition based in Devon We are looking for artists, makers, and designers from across the UK to exhibit in KINETIC, an exhibition showing the possibilities of movement and making at MAKE Southwest in South Devon, UK. The exhibition will run from 24 January – 18 April 2026. KINETIC will feature work in a range of scales, powered by hand, engine, wind, or clockwork, and using diverse media. The show will be a playful introduction to the world of artists, makers, and designers, who incorporate engineering into their craft, or craft into their engineering, with opportunities for audience interaction and engagement.

Eligibility: We are looking for artists, makers, and designers who: Work in a field of craft, manufacturing, or making – we are keen to hear from people using any materials and skills, whether traditional or contemporary, self-taught or not, professional (making a living), or not; Are using or incorporating moving parts into their work in a traditional, skilled, or innovative way. The moving parts can be the central feature, or not; Produce innovative, imaginative work, coupled with a sensitive use of appropriate materials; Are using craft/manufacturing techniques to produce their work; as a charity championing making, we are unable to accept painting or drawing without an element of making incorporated. Any other craft or medium is accepted, including photography, printmaking, wood, sculpture in any material, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, as long as (in this particular case) they incorporate some moving element; Show the highest standards of workmanship and design; Are aware of their environmental impact and can demonstrate a response to this.

What you get: The opportunity to showcase your work to a new audience at MAKE Southwest (in 2024, an average exhibition saw over 16,000 visitors to its galleries, as well as 21K social media followers); We will help with costs of getting work to and from the gallery; Extensive marketing to local and national press and digital publications; Opportunities to run paid-for workshops and events; Opportunities to get involved with MAKE Southwest’s lively making community

Deadline 31 July 2025

Locust Projects invites artists worldwide to propose ambitious, installation-based work created specifically for its 625 sq ft Project Room in Miami. Selected artists receive a $5,000 production budget, $3,100 artist fee, curatorial and installation support, documentation, and travel and accommodations for those based over 150 miles away. Projects must be new, site-responsive, and not previously exhibited. Artists working in any medium or career stage are welcome to apply, especially those exploring timely cultural, social, or environmental themes.

Eligibility: artists anywhere in the world. No Students

What you get: $5000 production budget, $3100 artist fee

Deadline 28 July 2025

Clay City is a year-long collaboration between Throwing Shapes and Staycity, offering one 12-month graduate program and three 3-month professional residencies for ceramic artists.

Eligibility: Recent Graduates and Professional Artists who can legally live and work in Ireland

What you get: Free accomodation, Free studio membership, Solo Exhibition, Marketing opportunities

Deadline 28 July 2025

The Tracey Emin Foundation is offering a fully-funded residency at Victoria House, a Georgian artist home in Margate. Open to UK-based artists graduating in 2025 (BA or MA), the residency includes free accommodation, a private studio, and access to TKE’s wider programme of talks, life drawing, and critique sessions. This is a self-directed opportunity to develop your practice in a supportive, artist-led environment.

Eligibility: This residency is open to UK-based emerging artists graduating in 2025 from a BA, MA, or equivalent postgraduate programme in any visual arts discipline. Applicants must be legally able to live and work in the UK and able to commit to the full 12-week residency period. We welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups in the arts.

What you get: Free accommodation in Victoria House. Private studio space for the full 12-week residency. Access to TKE Studios events. Potential to exhibit work at the end or after the residency Public profile via the Tracey Emin Foundation and TKE Studios networks. Please note: This is a non-funded residency. Artists are responsible for their own living expenses, travel, and materials.

Deadline 19 July 2025

Hypha Curates is a new platform for buying art from some of the freshest and most exciting artists across the UK. What is Hypha Curates? Artists receive 70% of sales profit, the remaining 30% reinvested into our charity, supporting artists to free exhibition and studio space, we help creatives make and show their work across the UK. To date, Hypha Studios has not sold artwork, but as the network of talented creatives grows, and our audience has increased, we believe now is the time to work together to support each other: -Artists get access to collectors & potential exhibition opportunities. -Buyers get direct access to artists that have been found through Hypha Studios unique reach and buyers can also “Collect with Purpose” - buying artwork from HC supports the cultural infrastrcuture at a time of funding cuts, gallery closures and cost of living crisis. Why Sell with Hypha Curates? Through our charity Hypha Studios, we already have a wide network of artists using a range of media, but we are opening up the platform for new artists to join us. Due to the nature of exhibiting in our spaces at Hypha Studios, we work with group exhibitions to make the spaces easy to manage and encourage collaboration.

Eligibility: Anyone

What you get: With Hypha Curates, you can submit and sell individual works that might also then be included in a physical exhibition. Submit work before the 20th July and your work will be eligible to selected for Hypha Studios exhibition during Frieze week 2025. Artwork submissions are via Hypha Studio’s website.

Deadline 20 July 2025