Artist Opportunities

Each week, we highlight one artist for a deeper dive into their practice. Over the course of five days (Monday-Friday), featured artists will be showcased on our instagram and website. This is a chance for our community to connect more personally with artists –– to explore the ideas, moments and experiences that shape their work. It also lets us spend more time celebrating each artist and what they bring to the table. We’re returning to the roots: why you create what you create. Thanks for getting deep, silly and curious with us.

Eligibility: No restrictions / open to all.

What you get: Publication opportunity and networking.

Deadline 14 December 2025

Exciting new opportunity for a local craft-based maker to undertake a residency in Studio 10 Project Space at East Quay, Watchet, West Somerset.

Eligibility: We welcome applications from craft-based makers whose practices revolve around a particular craft-based discipline, with a focus on creating handmade objects and items, using honed skills and traditional or contemporary tools and techniques. Makers of all ages and nationalities are welcome to apply.

What you get: The selected maker will receive a residency honorarium of £1200 and will have use of Studio 10 for no rental cost, for the entire 2-month residency period. There is an additional £1000 fee available to makers who would like to run a minimum of 4 workshops as part of the residency. Networking, marketing, and workshop facilitation support will be given by East Quay's Assistant Curator throughout.

Deadline 14 December 2025

Applications are now open for our new early career artists' development programme – including two different exhibition opportunities!

Who can apply: Early-career visual artists based in Scotland.

What you get: Artist fee based on SAU rates. Development days and studio visits. Research, install and production budget to support a new work. Studio visits and production meetings with the Collective Programme team. Professional technical support. Commissioned text responding to their work. Professional photographic documentation of new work. Professional development and training opportunities with the wider Collective team. Marketing, publicity, travel and access support. Evaluation and aftercare. Support and access to services from PAM Wellbeing.

Deadline 14 December 2025

The exhibition aims to explore Identity, share your personal or collective narratives, cultural influences, and interpretations of identity in a multicultural world. Contribute works that spark conversations and encourage viewers to reflect on cultural differences, connections, and shared experiences to create cultural dialogue. Social Inequality & Representation, to highlight issues of race, gender, class, and equity, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices in the arts.

Eligibility: Emerging and mid-career artists who based in the UK.

What You Get: Selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work, promotional support and an exhibition review will be included in the next issue of the JustArt Newspaper Club and more!

Deadline 15 December 2025

At CatchLight, we are harnessing the power of visual storytelling to inform, connect and transform communities. Through the CatchLight Global Fellowship, CatchLight supports individuals who want to cultivate significant audience engagement through inventive distribution methods that will increase the impact of their work.

For photographers, videographers, and creative leaders, whose in-depth storytelling projects might ignite social change through innovative visuals, and long-form impact.

Eligibility: All nationalities. For filmmakers, photographers, visual storytellers.

What you get: Fellowships of $30,000.

Deadline 15 December 2025

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major program providing exceptional opportunities for creators and filmmakers.

Who can apply: Anyone

What you get: The shortlisted filmmakers are flown to Los Angeles for an exclusive four-day event to gain unparalleled insight into all aspects of the filmmaking process to advance their careers. After the workshop program the filmmakers will attend an awards ceremony at Sony Pictures Studios.

Deadline 16 December 2025

Museum London is seeking a creative, organized Artist Educator passionate about inspiring children ages 6–12 through art and learning. The ideal candidate embraces diverse needs, builds confidence, and creates unforgettable “I made this!” moments. Artist Educators thrive on the energy of working with kids, take pride in crafting meaningful experiences, and find joy in nurturing creativity, skill development, and a lifelong love of discovery. Their approach sparks curiosity and imagination through dialogue, hands-on activities, and play.

Who can apply:

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 6–12 in educational, community, museum, or creative studio settings.
• Bachelors of Education or Bachelors of Fine Arts preferred.
• Strong knowledge of art materials and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessible learning practices.
• Energetic, detail-oriented, resourceful, and flexible approach to teaching and planning.
• Interest in or experience developing interdisciplinary connections through art and history.
• Interest in or experience with STEAM education.
• Must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is less than 12 months old.
• Preference will be given to candidates with First Aid CPR (Level C) and High Five Certification.

Scope of Work

• Plan and facilitate dynamic, age-appropriate art lessons that encourage skill development, self-expression, creative thinking, and fun.
• Introduce children to a range of art materials, techniques, and processes, encouraging experimentation and creative confidence.
• Deliver art activities that are adaptable to meet developmental needs across the full age range of 6–12-years.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming studio space where every child feels included and inspired.
• Encourage curiosity and kindness while fostering self-expression, collaboration, and respect.
• Delegate tasks to assistants and volunteers in prepping projects and maintaining a well-organized studio environment.
• Follow a pre-established daily schedule that balances structured art-making with breaks, meals, and outdoor time throughout the day.
• Provide a detailed course outline two weeks in advance for review and approval.
• Working within a budget, source and purchase activity supplies, ensuring they are non-toxic and meet the safety standards for use by children ages 6–12.

What you get:

• Hours: Scheduled on an as-needed basis in conjunction with the needs of the Curator of Engagement and Outreach.
• Location: In-person, based in London, Ontario
• Compensation: The hourly rate is $25/hour

Deadline 16 December 2025

Among its most significant landmarks is the CMU MoFA, the only project in East Asia designed by Frank Gehry, laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Ahead of the museum’s official inauguration, and in alignment with CMU’s mission to advance contemporary art, support original and visionary practices, and embody “University/Education, Hospital/Health, Art/Sustainability” which are the three core themes of the China Medical University–Asia University System, the “2026 International Sculpture Award of the China Medical University–Asia University System” has been launched.

Eligibility: Individual artists or art groups at home or abroad are eligible. The entries can be original or existing pieces, created independently under the name of the individual or group. A maximum of two entries per individual/group is allowed for submission. 3-dimensional or spatial installation art; must use weather-resistant materials for permanent outdoor display. Minimum one dimension (L, W, or H) must be 300cm.

What You Get: The Award consists of one Gold Award, one Silver Award, and one Bronze Award, along with nine Honorable Mentions. The 12 finalists selected in the preliminary review for the final review automatically agree to permanent collection of their works by China Medical University. The final allocation of awards shall be determined by the results of the final review. Details of the awards and prizes are as follows. The total Prize Reward exceeds NT$ 20,000,000. Gold Award: 1 winner, with a cash prize of NT$1,800,000 and an acquisition fee of NT$1,400,000, totaling NT$3,200,000. Silver Award: 1 winner, with a cash prize of NT$1,000,000 and an acquisition fee of NT$1,400,000, totaling NT$2,400,000. Bronze Award: 1 winner, with a cash prize of NT$500,000 and an acquisition fee of NT$1,400,000, totaling NT$1,900,000 Honorable Mention: 9 winners, with an acquisition fee of NT$1,400,000.

Deadline 19 December 2025

The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition. The prizes include: New Malamegi Collection, Artwork Acquisition Award, Group Exhibition, Cash Prize, and Monographic Catalogue.

Eligibility: Open to all artists. The competition is open to works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video.

What you get: Malamegi Lab will acquire one among 12 final artworks. This artwork will become part of the Malamegi Lab’s private collection. The award has a maximum purchase value of € 2000,00. Artworks not for sale or with a price higher than the acquisition prize will not participate in this prize. These artworks will still be able to win one of the other prizes. At the end of the collective exhibition, to an artist among the 12 selected will be awarded a cash prize of € 1000,00. The award will be given based on the quality and originality of the work on display. The winning work will remain property of the artist. The prize is a contribution to the development of art and artist’s aesthetic research. A monographic book will be dedicated to one of the finalists. The monography will be curated by Malamegi Lab with the support of final exhibition’s curators. The book will be edited, developed, printed and distributed at Malamegi Lab expenses. Apart the copies in distribution, another ones will be added for the artist’s personal use. The collaboration will enable the artist to develop an entire collection of his works which will be advertised and presented to all buyers of the commercial network. 12 artists will be selected for the final exhibition of the competition. The exhibition opening will be accompanied by the general catalogue, distributed throughout the exhibition period. invitations to vernissage will be sent to artists, curators, critics, journalists and media of the hosting city.

Deadline 19 December 2025

Media artists from around the world can now enter their work to be considered for the 2026 European Media Art Festival.

Eligibility: We welcome current works in the categories Film (experimental short and feature films), Installation (installative, interactive, spatial or sculptural media art works), and Expanded (performances, live events, or workshops).

What you get: Exhibition opportunity and fees will be paid to all artists whose work is selected for the festival.

Deadline 22 December 2025

Atelier Ghostbirds in Portugal invites artists, makers, and creative souls everywhere to our Mail-Art Exhibition. Send us the images, words, or objects that light up your world—and help us cover our gallery walls with the simple joys and profound treasures of life

Eligibility: Artists, Maker, Crafter, and Creatives of all ages anywhere in the world

What you get: Exhibition opportunity at Atelier Ghostbirds in 2026. All the proceed will be donated to Global Fund for Human Rights

Deadline 25 December 2025

NOW Art is actively seeking artists nationwide to design unique and original mural compositions for community-focused programs. These public-facing projects are in partnership with different clients. Each mural is delivered as digital compositions or scanned high-resolution traditionally created artwork files. Approved artwork images will be printed on high quality vinyl, enlarged and adhered professionally in site specific locations.

Eligibility: This opportunity is only available to residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who are 18 years old and older. 

What you get: Accepted artists will be in our directory and receive $1,000 per approved mural design.

Deadline 31 December 2025

Draíocht is delighted to announce an Open Call as part of its 25th Birthday Exhibition Programme which will take place in its Galleries between 04 March-02 May 2026.

The objective of the Open Call Exhibition is to support and celebrate work by Graduate visual artists of the last four years (2022 to 2025) or Early career artists, who are from or live in Fingal.

Eligibility:

1. Graduate visual artists of the last four years (2022 to 2025) from recognised third level art colleges across the island of Ireland and abroad, at BA and MA levels.
2. Early career artists who are from or live in Fingal

What you get: Each participating artist will receive a fee of €350.

Deadline 31 December 2025

Tiny Spaces is looking for 6 artists for their 2nd residency programme. The project is based on exploring more sustainable methods for artist residencies. Throughout Summer 2026, artists will travel to Athens, Potsdam or Oulu using slow methods and create site-specific artwork in recycled tiny studios and public spaces. It’s all about process and mobility.

Who can apply: Artists in any field living in the EU or Creative Europe countries.

What you get: Artists receive a fee of 3000€ (gross) plus expenses. The TISP team provide mentoring and opportunities to connect with local communities. There will be a group exhibition in Oulu in August.

Deadline 31 December 2025

SAC International Curatorial Residency Program 2026 is the residency program at Barcelona's Sant Andreu Contemporani, in collaboration with Fabra i Coats - Fàbrica de Creació de Barcelona, available to international curators.

Who can apply: As part of the program, we are announcing an open call for proposals to choose an international curator who will be part of the Miquel Casablancas Prize for the Visual Arts’ jury in 2026, and will later develop a curatorial project with a selection of catalan artists chosen from applicants to the prize. The project must be presented at the country of residence of the curator or in another international venue that accepts it.

What you get: The residency covers the expenses of jurying the prize and for the curatorial proposal (2,000 € subject to applicable taxes), the management and production costs of the exhibition (2,000 € subject to applicable taxes), accommodation and travel.

Deadline 02 January 2026

International Curators Forum (ICF) is looking for an experienced and highly organised professional to take responsibility for the operational performance of the small but dynamic visual arts organisation and charity. ICF is seeking someone who will provide efficient and responsive management to support the delivery of the organisation’s ambitious remit of public and professional development programmes, systems change work, and knowledge production, while working in a creative ecology committed to cultural transformation and fostering equity, inclusion and access.

Who can apply: Experienced arts and culture professionals with the right to work in the UK are eligible to apply. We welcome applicants of any nationality and from all backgrounds who have proven expertise in organisational operations, project or programme management, and experience within the visual arts sector.

What you get: Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 per year, based on experience

Deadline 05 January 2026

International Curators Forum (ICF) is looking for an experienced and creative communicator to help us deliver our communications strategy. The organisation recently engaged a consultant to explore our communications objectives, audiences, tactics, and channels. We are looking for someone who will be able to dig into the long-term strategic objectives and translate them into day-to-day and project-centred communications plans.

Who can apply: Communications professionals with the right to work in the UK are invited to apply. We welcome applicants of any nationality with demonstrated experience in strategic communications, content creation, and audience engagement—ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors.

What you get: Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per year, based on experience

Deadline 05 January 2026

We're inviting proposals to curate the British contents of the programme DAE – Creative Bootcamp for its fourth edition in 2026.

The programme aims at enhancing the development, professionalisation and internationalisation of the Argentine design sector. It began in Argentina in 2023 and is co-produced by us at the British Council and Fundación Bunge y Born.

Who can apply: We're calling for a UK individual, organisation or consortium to deliver training in the form of masterclasses, workshops, networking events or mentoring sessions to 15 Argentine entrepreneurs.

What you get: The selected supplier will contribute to the final design of the programme for 2026 and deliver the curation of British capacity building activities such as masterclasses, workshops and mentoring sessions. They will possibly host delegations in the UK and manage a scheme of exchanges between British and Argentine entrepreneurs.

The initial contracting period will be between February and November 2026 with the possibility to extend for two more years. Manage a budget of between £ 25.000 and £ 50.000.

Deadline 05 January 2026

Entries are now open for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award. The annual painting competition returns to the National Portrait Gallery for 2026, celebrating the best in contemporary portraiture. One of the most important platforms for portrait painters today, the competition showcases the variety of approaches to portraiture and encourages artists to focus upon, and develop, the theme of portraiture in their work.

Who can apply:

• The competition is open to all artists, age 18 or over, from around the world.

What you get:

• Selected artists will be exhibited in the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, from 25 June – 7 October 2026.
• Selected artists will be considered for the following prizes:
• First Prize: £35,000
• Second Prize: £12,000
• Third Prize: £10,000
• All artists chosen to exhibit in 2026 and 2027’s Portrait Award exhibitions will be considered for the bi-annual Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Artist Commission (value £14,000), to be announced in 2027.
• All selected artists aged between 18 and 30 will automatically be considered for the Young Artist Award (value £9,000).

Entry fee: £40 (Artists in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit can enter this year’s competition for free, and a 50% discount is in place for artists who receive Disability Benefits, who are students, or who are between the ages of 18 and 25.)

Deadline 06 January 2026

A funded four-month residency opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists working across all disciplines in London. We invite you to apply and encourage you to share this opportunity with fellow artists in your community.

Who can apply: We're looking for two visual artists working with a distinct and compelling voice who demonstrates clear mastery of their chosen media. Our selection committee is particularly interested in providing opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists in the early or middle stages of their careers.

What you get: The residency offers £3,000 per month over four months (£12,000 total), plus an allowance of up to £1,000 for art materials. At the conclusion of the residency, we'll mount an exhibition of the work created, and at least one piece will be incorporated into our permanent collection.

Deadline 06 January 2026

Boomer Gallery invites artists to explore the power of dreams and nightmares in a themed exhibition in the heart of London’s Tower Bridge district. With art curator and Forbes contributor, Lee Sharrock as Guest of Honour, who will give a talk on the subconscious and celebrates the emotional intensity behind creative expression.

Who can apply: Artists working in any medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, print, textiles, illustration, digital art, AI-assisted art, poetry, and more. Open internationally.

What you get: Selected artists will exhibit in a physical group show from 16th to 21st January 2026 at our iconic Tower Bridge gallery in London. Benefits include: printed and digital catalogue inclusion, full marketing and graphic design support, professional event photography, private view with champagne and caviar, and optional printing/framing at no additional cost. Artists retain 100% of any sales (no commission), and will also be permanently included in the Boomer Gallery Advisory Program, connecting them with collectors and curators beyond the exhibition.

Fee: Free to apply. £189 participation fee (incl. VAT) for selected artists.

Deadline 07 January 2026

Delfina Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for our annual Brooks International Fellowship Programme, in partnership with Tate.

The work will provide a critical reassessment of classical modernist histories of Tate's international collection. The research will spotlight two groups of artworks focused on two issues: 1) gender and queer ecologies; and 2) ecology of migrating identities.

Eligibility: These fellowships are for visual arts professionals based outside of the UK with expertise in the areas of the various fellowships offered.

What you get: The Fellow will begin with works already identified in the current Monsieur Vénus display at Tate Modern. They will expand the selection to include additional works that explore the body’s capacity to challenge and deconstruct traditional hierarchies and gender categories.

Deadline 08 January 2026

The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the RBA Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries.

Eligibility:

• Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world.

• Artists may enter a maximum of six artworks each.

• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.

• All works must be an original creation by the artist

• Acceptable media: Painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints.

What you get:

Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. There are £20,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The Huaicun Zhang Award of £10,000 for a work (or works) of exceptional quality.

Deadline 09 January 2026

The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) is offering a student membership of two years plus £1000 from the Gwen May Trust to two recent printmaking graduates. Membership to the society includes the opportunity to participate in RE exhibitions for two years both nationally and internationally. Any printmaking graduate who has graduated in 2025 can apply, there will be two winners.

Eligibility: Graduates of 2025.

What You Get: £1,000 and 2 years student membership to the RE including exhibition opportunities.

Deadline 09 January 2026

On The Record has launched a national design competition with the goal of creating the UK’s first permanent memorial dedicated to British and UK-based journalists who have lost their lives while reporting from conflict zones.

Eligibility: All UK-based artists and sculptors with experience in nationally and internationally important public commissions.

What you get: The total budget is £550,000 inclusive of artist design fee.

Deadline 09 January 2026

Bleur Studios invites artists to apply for affordable co-working desks and short-term studio spaces inside our contemporary gallery on Baker Street, Central London. Join an inspiring, inclusive environment ideal for creating new work, developing exhibitions, or collaborating with fellow creatives.

Who can apply: Open to all artists aged 18+, working in any medium. No residency, nationality, or specific experience requirements. We welcome emerging and established artists alike.

What you get: Selected artists receive affordable studio access, a creative community, WiFi, storage, discounts on workshop space hire, business mentoring, access to gallery programming, and digital installation displays.

Studio rental: £80/week or £300/month.

Deadline 10 January 2026

The open call invites artists to propose 3–6 permanent public artworks for Springfield Village, a new mixed-use neighbourhood in Tooting Bec, London Borough of Wandsworth, London, UK.

The goal is to create site-specific, permanent public art that enhances the identity of the area and connects to mental health and wellbeing themes, celebrating the history of the site and fostering inclusion and community engagement.

Who can apply:

• Be based in the UK (ties to Wandsworth are desirable).
• Have experience or strong interest in participatory or socially engaged practice.
• Have experience in designing and delivering permanent public art.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

What you get: Artist fee costs are covered by the overall project budget of £95,000

Deadline 11 January 2026

Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All our residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process-based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks.

We provide administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support throughout the residency, but we expect residents to be self-motivated, and to lead on the research and production of their own work, during their time with us.

Eligibility: emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world.

What you get: the eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 July to 21 September 2026.

Deadline 12 January 2026

Are you an artist working with collage and/or photomontage to question or disrupt dominant narratives? We’re inviting artists who have a series of work (by which we mean 10 or more pieces) to share your work with us. Our panel of judges will select their favourite(s) and the successful applicants’ work will be featured in an online gallery on Autograph's website, and will receive a £400 fee as well as editorial support from Autograph's experienced staff.

Eligibility: This open call is for anyone working with collage or photomontage who wants to share their work questioning dominant narratives.

What You Get: The successful applicant/s of this open call will receive a £400 fee and an online exhibition on Autograph's website.

Deadline 12 January 2026

OUMNH is seeking to commission a work of contemporary art to coincide with the next exhibition, 34: THE CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS SHAPING OUR FUTURE. We use raw materials extracted from the earth in almost all of our technology, from tea cups to electric cars. These technologies, and the materials that make them, are critical to our ability to survive and thrive as societies. We are looking for work that explores themes related to the exhibition including: environmental cost of mining, labour and human rights, the green energy transition, geological processes, and human technology use.

Who can apply: Any artist over the age of 18.

What you get: The selected project will receive a £7000 budget and will be exhibited in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. An additional three finalists will be selected to be featured on the Museum's social media and website.

Deadline 12 January 2026

The Public Seating Open Call invites architects, designers, and creative practitioners to propose two bespoke street-furniture pieces for Springfield Village in Tooting Bec. Benches will be installed on hard-standing areas and must be practical, durable, distinctive, and accessible. Designs should support St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust’s mission by promoting mental wellbeing and reducing stigma. Selected consultant(s) will engage local stakeholders, especially disability groups, to ensure accessibility and may provide capacity-building sessions.

Who can apply:

• Be based in the UK (a Wandsworth connection is desirable).
• Have experience or interest in participatory or socially engaged practice.
• Be able to design and manage fabrication and installation.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold Public Liability Insurance (min £10 million).
• Be available for the full delivery timeline (2026–2027).

What you get: £40,000 Commission

Deadline 12 January 2026

De Ateliers is an artists’ institute open to artists at the beginning of their professional career. It offers a two-year studio and tutoring programme that is best tailored to the needs of highly motivated artists who wish to strengthen their artistic foundation, develop their ideas and deepen their practice in a focused, critical environment among peers from around the globe. The programme is centred around weekly individual studio conversations, with regular and guest tutors, most of whom are practicing artists. The aim is to create a better understanding of one’s artistic position and process by offering a multiplicity of perspectives and critical feedback.

Who can apply: open to all visual artists at the beginning of their professional career, from all countries and nationalities.

What you get:

• Ten emerging artists get a studio for two years in a professional working environment, in which they will receive intense mentorship of prominent colleagues.
• A stipend of €17.916 (2025-2026), provided by the Ateliers Support Fund (ASF) and a yearly production budget of €2.100 (2025-2026), provided by Ammodo Foundation for Arts, Architecture and Science.
• Affordable housing in Amsterdam, firstly to participants coming from abroad and secondly to participants already living in the Netherlands.

Entry fee: €65. Applicants from the ‘Least Developed Countries’ list are exempted.

Deadline 15 January 2026

FluxusMuseum Prize for Experimental Video is now in its third year. Over the duration of this year’s prize, €45,000 will be given to participants, with a portion used to support the development of their projects, a fee provided to selected artists for their participation in the exhibition, and the remainder awarded as prizes at the exhibition’s end.

Who can apply: Open to anyone who lives and works anywhere in the world. There are no age restrictions.

What you get: Selected proposals will be commissioned for screening to FMTV users at a fee of €100. 10 finalists will be commissioned €1000 to develop their work for the exhibition. The completed films will then be exhibited within the gallery space throughout summer 2026 and prize winners announced in September.

Deadline 16 January 2026

Seasonality of the Anthropocene is a new initiative that brings together artists and environmental researchers to co-create artistic works exploring how seasons are changing, and what these changes mean for us. Through this collaboration, we aim to bridge environmental art, activism, and academia, opening new avenues for communicating and advocating for climate and environmental action while (re)discovering the deep interconnectedness of humans and nature. 2 UK artists and 5 Malaysians artists will be selected.

Who can apply: open to artists of all disciplines, age 18 or over, based in the UK or Malaysia.

What you get: £530 stipend, be part of the art-science network, collaborate with an environmental researcher to co-create artwork, opportunity to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the exhibition launch and knowledge-sharing workshop.

Deadline 16 January 2026

ArtEO is calling on artists to transform Earth Observation and other environmental data into innovative, multisensory art. Selected artists will receive: funding to produce original work; mentorship from scientists and creative experts; access to satellite data, research networks, and technical support; along with the opportunity to participate in a public exhibition in 2026.

Who can apply:

We welcome artists from any discipline to apply - visual artists, musicians, choreographers, digital artists, and beyond. This opportunity is aimed at mid-career artists, but early and established artists are also welcome. You don't need a background in science or data to apply. Applicants must be over 18. We accept applications worldwide.

What you get:

• Funding: Up to €4,000 per artist to produce an original new artwork.
• Exhibition: The opportunity to participate in a 2026 exhibition.
• Access: To scientists, EO data, and research networks.
• Mentorship: Technical, conceptual, and scientific guidance. Learning: Sessions and resources on climate science and EO data.
• Collaboration: Co-creative experimentation with ArtEO, other artists and scientists.
• Exposure: Promotion via our website, social media, and video content.

Please note: correspondence, including all meetings and mentorship, will be conducted virtually/online.

Deadline 16 January 2026

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) invites artists to submit artwork for the RI Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries.

Eligibility:

• Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world.
• Artists may enter a maximum of six artworks each.
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All works must be an original creation by the artist
• Acceptable media: Watercolour or water-soluble mediums including watercolour, watercolour pencil, acrylic, ink or gouache.

What you get:

Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. There are £10,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The Winsor & Newton Award of £3,000!

Deadline 23 January 2026

Choreodrome is our annual residency programme aimed at supporting experienced artists to develop their own choreographic work or ideas

Who can apply: Be based in the UK Be applying for a work with a strong and distinctive movement element - we welcome applications from dance artists as well as artists from other disciplines who use movement in their practice Your idea should have the potential to be presented in The Place’s Theatre (occasionally other projects are considered). You can find out more about our Theatre programme here. Have previous experience of making and touring high quality work. Not currently be in education (unless at PhD level). Artists applying for the £2,000 commissions must: Apply with an idea that has not been submitted to Choreodrome before unless it has been substantially reworked. Artists applying for the £4,000 commissions must: Have already undertaken at least one research and development phase at The Place or elsewhere. This must be a defined period of studio-based research or making. Have at least 3 minutes of video material recorded in the studio of that research and development phase. Have at least one additional partner/funder in place supporting their project.

What you get: For 2026, we've re-designed the Choreodrome residency programme to better support artists at different stages of the making process. This year, two levels of commissioning support are available: 4 x £2,000 commissions, 1 week of studio space and pitching opportunity at Choreodrome: making progress for ideas in the first stage of development that have had limited/no studio development time. 6 x £4,000 commissions, 2 weeks of studio space, and a performance opportunity at Choreodrome: making progress for ideas that have been substantially developed with at least one previous studio-based research and development phase.

Deadline 23 January 2026

Educating in their chosen medium and promoting the appreciation of the arts to all, the UKCPS are a welcoming home for creatives who share a passion for producing the very finest art with the most accessible of media, colour pencils.

And so it is with great pleasure that the society invites you to join them at the UKCPS Silver Exhibition, celebrating 25 years of the beauty of colour pencil. This juried event, their celebratory Silver Exhibition, showcases beautiful artwork from all corners of the country and beyond, so do join in with celebrating the joy of creating with colour pencil.

Who can apply: open to all living artists, aged 18 or over. The artist must demonstrate compositional and drawing skills and the ability to use colour pencil.

What you get: exhibition opportunity at Mall Galleries and awards.

Entry fees:

• UKCPS Members: £10 per entry (members must pay a fee for all entries)
• Non-Members: £25 per entry

Deadline 25 January 2026

The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (JRSP) is offering up to three Exploratory Research Residencies for the 2026 season, providing accommodation, local transport, and a food stipend for six nights on Hornby Island, with options for longer stays: vailable time slots are April 26 – May 3, May 3 – 10, and May 10 – 17, 2026.

Who can apply: This residency is open to both professional and emerging artists. There is no requirement criteria for formal training, education or recognition by any professional body. Applicants will be judged by:

1. Evidence of their dedication to their practice
2. The merits of their sample portfolio
3. Their research proposal

What you get: Accommodation for up to 6 nights, a stipend of $1500 to cover food and local transport from Vancouver to Hornby Island (and while on the island). Residents are responsible for arranging travel to and from Hornby Island and for bringing any necessary equipment or materials. Note: The stipend is not meant to cover costs associated with long distance travel, it is envisaged to only cover the cost of travel and food from the local vicinity. The applicant should indicate if they are covering costs of long-distance travel.

Deadline 30 January 2026

‍East Quay is inviting proposals from architects, craftspeople, artists and designers to create a new piece of outdoor furniture for our unique building in Watchet, West Somerset. The furniture will be installed on the terrace outside one of our bespoke accommodation Pods, offering a place for guests and members of the public to sit and soak up the coastal atmosphere.

Who can apply: People of all ages and nationalities are welcome to apply. We are looking for artists, architects, designers and craftspeople. Previous experience of delivering public art projects is beneficial but not essential.

What you get: There is a £3,000 commission fee for project delivery. There is also a £300 stipend for travel expenses and the offer to stay two nights in an accommodation pod while installing the work. The selected maker will receive support from the Culture Team, plus marketing promotion and networking opportunities.

Deadline 30 January 2026

The PQ Performance Space program section of Prague Quadrennial aims to present a range of spaces where performances emerge. These spaces are not limited to buildings as static containers, but may include places that have been built, repurposed, or transformed into gathering sites for shared performance experiences.

The program builds on previous editions of PQ that expanded the traditional section of theatre architecture into a more encompassing presentation of performance space.

Who can apply: Architects, students, set designers, emerging artists, performance designers, scenographers, experienced directors and visionary thinkers.

What you get: Selected participants will be able to exhibit at the largest international event dedicated to scenography and performance space. PQ provides shipping support, festival passes, inclusion and acknowledgement within the edition's program, and letters to support funding applications.

Deadline 31 January 2026

The majority of the Spring 2026 opportunities are aimed at individual researchers. Many are offered as Fellowships designed to allow individuals the time and funding support to concentrate on undertaking uninterrupted research towards their project.

Who can apply: If you are undertaking research, projects or activities in the broad field of British art and architecture which need support, or plan to embark on an MA or PhD, do take a look.

What you get:

• Senior Fellowship
  Awards of £60,000 to support a senior scholar for twelve months.
• Mid-Career Fellowships
  Awards of £18,000 to support an individual at a mid-career level for four months.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships
  Awards of £15,000 to support an individual who has recently completed their PhD for six months.
• Junior Fellowships
  Awards of £8,000 to support an internationally based PhD student to travel to the UK for three months of research.
• Rome Fellowship
  An award for an individual to stay at the British School at Rome for three months whilst undertaking research.

We will also be offering our New Narratives set of awards again this spring and we are delighted to be able to offer two Early Career Fellowships this year. This Fellowship is an award of £35,000 a year for two years designed to support an individual at an early career level undertaking a research project. The Early Career Fellowship sits alongside our MA/MPhil Studentship, an award of £32,000 designed to support the fees and living costs of an individual undertaking an MA, and our Doctoral Scholarship, an award of £32,000 a year for three years designed to support the fees and living costs of an individual undertaking a PhD.

We have also opened up our MA/MPhil Studentships and Doctoral Scholarships to internationally based students. Previously these awards were only available to those who qualified for Home Fee status; however, now anyone can apply as long as they intend to take their course at a UK-based institution. The funding for these awards remains fixed at £32,000 for MA/MPhil Studentship and £32,000 a year for three years for the Doctoral Scholarship, so any individual who does not qualify for Home Fee status would have to ensure any excess costs are met from other sources.

Alongside our Fellowships we are also pleased to be able to offer our Research Support Grants, awards of up to £2,000, designed to support research travel costs, and our Event Support Grants, awards of up to £3,000 to support organisations in hosting events such as symposia, lectures and workshops.

Deadline 31 January 2026

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the RP Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries.

Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions.

Eligibility:

• Artists may enter a maximum of four artworks each.
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All works must be an original creation by the artist
• Acceptable media: Paintings, drawings and original prints - including digital/iPad prints. Sculpture and photography are not admissible.

What you get: There are £35,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The William Lock Portrait Prize of £20,000 for the most timeless portrait with a real feeling for paint and its aesthetic potential.

Deadline 03 February 2026

The Artflow Prize is a biannual initiative designed to provide emerging artists with international exposure and opportunities to showcase their work. This prestigious award includes a £200 cash prize and aims to support promising new talent by facilitating collaborations with Artflow Studio and our partners, JustArt Collective,The Hechyeomoyeo, HelloArt, IOAEA (Insights of an Eco Artist). Our mission is to encourage artistic creation and reassure emerging artists that we are here to support them.

Eligibility: 18+, any medium, NO AI

What you get: £200 prize from Artflow Studio and A space for the winning artist to enter for free into one of the group shows with Artflow Studio ; An exclusive interview in The JustArt Newspaper Club publication; A space for the winning artist to enter for free into one of the group shows with The Hechyeomoyeo; An exclusive interview with IOAEA; Social media feature post with HelloArt - 1 artist Emerging Artist Award: An online exhibition hosted by Artflow Studio - 10 artists JustArt Spotlight Award: An exclusive interview in The JustArt Newspaper Club publication; - 2 artists.

Deadline 10 February 2026

Jackson’s Art Prize, now in its eleventh year, invites artists working in all two-dimensional techniques to enter their work and be in with the chance of winning £6,000 + £2,000 in art materials.

There are 31 awards to be won this year: First Prize, six Guest Judges Choice Awards, five Jackson’s Choice Awards, the Student, Amateur, and People’s Choice Awards, plus eight Material Awards and Runners Up supported with prizes sponsored by notable brands. Over ten seasons, the established prize has awarded more than £98,000 in prize money and shortlisted 554 works of art, supporting artists through the competition and beyond with representation on Jackson’s online art gallery.

This year’s exciting Guest Judges are Deborah Smith, Caroline Walker, Faye Wei Wei, Brogan Bertie, Max Naylor, and Eleanor Johnson.

Eligibility:

The competition is open internationally, to artists working in all two-dimensional techniques including (but not limited to) painting, drawing, and printmaking, in any subject matter.

What you get:

£6,000 + £2,000 in art materials. Shortlisted artists will be invited to exhibit at the Affordable Art Fair on Hampstead Heath, and a group show at Bankside Gallery in central London.

Entry fee:

• £5 early bird entry | 12 November – 17 December
• £6.50 standard entry | 18 December – 11 February

Deadline 11 February 2026

The Canvas Hotel “Unfiltered” Photo Contest is now live and open for submissions! With three cash prizes—including a $5,000 first place award.

We are also seeking a host school or company to partner with us for the March award ceremony; please reach out if interested.

Who can apply: All can enter, we encourage student entries

What you get: 1st Place - $5,000 Cash Prize, Named Hotel Canvas Featured Artist 2026, Solo Exhibition at Hotel Canvas Fifth Avenue Gallery 2nd Place - $1,000 Cash Prize 3rd Place - $500 Cash Prize “All participants may: • Have a guest room in Hotel Canvas Fifth Avenue named after them • Use that room as their personal Canvas to display work • Keep 100% of sales revenue from their art” — Hotel Canvas Group.

Deadline 15 February 2026

The Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is seeking proposals for a site-specific immersive gallery installation piece, culminating after a 4 week in person artist residency.

Who can apply:

• We encourage proposals from artists, crafts persons, and designers for the production of this original, temporary, site-specific installation for our university's primary exhibition space.
• Proposed artwork can be realized in any medium and there are no restrictions on form or content. However, proposals that demonstrate innovation and deep, nuanced understanding of contemporary art, craft, or design are preferred. Proposals must be for a site-specific installation and must differ greatly from a proposal for a solo exhibition. Preference will be given to proposals that have a strong student involvement component.
• Artist’s education and professional background with history of solo/group exhibitions
• Experience accomplishing a large-scale projects and experience in an academic environment (teaching, lecturing, and/or exhibiting)
• Consideration of subject matter and materials in relation to the past/future exhibits planned in the gallery

What you get:

• $10,000 stipend
• opportunity for cheap housing in university dorm
• student assistants for installation
• Produce and distribute press-releases and exhibition announcements about the project
• Coordinate and assist with press appearances and interviews
• Publicize the project on the gallery and university's web sites and local media
• Publicize and coordinate a public lecture by the selected artist
• Host a public reception for the artist and project
• Provide access to student assistants
• Provide installation tools and assistance
• Provide access to a limited number of tools and machines

Deadline 19 February 2026

GATE 44 invites artists and creatives to apply for its international printmaking residency in Milan. The aim of this call is to promote the advancement of printmaking within the contemporary art world, with a focus on experimentation, mixed-media approaches, and creative exploration through a variety of print techniques.

Who can apply: Artists of any nationality or age are welcome to apply. Applicants should have some prior experience with printmaking and a basic understanding of at least one print technique. Ideal candidates are those looking to expand their technical skills and artistic vocabulary, and who embrace experimentation, interdisciplinary practices, and the combination of multiple printmaking methods.

What you get: The selected artist will be awarded a 2-week residency to be scheduled between April 2026 and April 2027, along with a 1000€ materials budget and technical assistance from our expert printmakers. A private on-site apartment will be at the artist’s disposal, as well as 24/7 access to a fully equipped printmaking studio that includes facilities for relief, intaglio, photo-litho, photo-etching, screen-printing, letterpress, and ink-jet fine-art printing. The artist will also receive social media promotion and a dedicated feature on GATE 44’s website.

Entry fee: €30

Deadline 22 February 2026

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025/26 Never Such Innocence International Competition - and this year, we're inviting young people aged 9-18 around the world to go on a journey: ‘In Someone Else’s Shoes’

This year's theme challenges participants to explore empathy, identity, and experience through their original creative work. Whether imagining life from another person's point of view or reflecting on real-world stories of war and conflict.

Who can apply: Age 9-18.

What you get: All participants will receive a personalised certificate of commendation.

Deadline 27 February 2026

The Art of Progress Prize invites emerging artists aged 35 and under to submit proposals that explore innovation, sustainability, and multi-sensory creativity. All mediums are welcome, including installation, digital art, mixed media, performance, sound, bio-art, and scent-based work. A Selection Committee will shortlist ten finalists, with up to five artists invited to exhibit at dsm-firmenich’s headquarters in Switzerland. The Grand Prize winner receives a 15,000 euro award and a year-long mentorship with the company’s creative and innovation teams.

Who can apply: Emerging artists aged 35 or under at the time of submission. Open to all nationalities and all countries of residence.

What you get: The Grand Prize winner receives a 15,000 euro award and a year-long mentorship with dsm-firmenich’s creative, fragrance, and innovation teams. Up to five shortlisted artists are invited to exhibit their work at the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, gaining visibility among leaders in both the cultural and innovation sectors.

Deadline 01 March 2026

Positive Life Workshops CIC is seeking artists to deliver creative workshops as part of our Future Focus programme — a series of artist-led sessions exploring wellbeing, resilience, and community connection through art.

We’re looking for inspiring, inclusive artists who can engage participants of all backgrounds and help shape meaningful creative experiences in St Helens.

Apply now to be part of a project that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and positive change.

Who can apply: Artists or community groups.

What you get: £250 per session, total £750 for 3 sessions.

Deadline 20 December 2026

NARS Foundation invites international artists across all disciplines to apply for our three-, six-, or twelve-month residency program in Brooklyn, NY. Designed to foster artistic growth, cross-cultural exchange, and sustained dialogue, the program provides dedicated studio space, critical engagement opportunities, and connection to a vibrant creative community. Internationally based artists are welcome to apply at any time during the year via our rolling application.

Who can apply: Emerging and mid-career artists working in any discipline are welcome to apply. The program accepts both international and U.S.-based applicants.

What you get: Selected artists receive 24/7 access to a furnished, private or semi-private studio (250–300 sq ft), monthly one-on-one studio visits with 3-4 curators, artists, and arts professionals, and ongoing administrative, curatorial, and professional support. Residents participate in community-building programs such as weekly gatherings, inter-studio visits and activities, fieldtrips, artist/curator salons, and public programming events. Presentation opportunities include a curated exhibition, bi-annual Open Studios, talks, screenings, performances, and workshops. Residents also work alongside a community of emerging and established NYC-based artists who maintain year-round studios in our studio facilities. The program and facilities are designed to form a community, foster the expansion & exchange of artistic and cultural practices, and provide artists with exposure to New York and its art scene.

Application fee: US$35

Deadline 31 December 2026