Artist Opportunities

Film London and Arts Council England present FLAMIN Animations, a commissioning programme for four early-career black-identifying artists animators living in the UK. Part of FLAMIN (Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network), the programme aims to support artist animators as they take their first steps into a career working with the moving image, with development support and funding for a new 2-3 minute animation.

Eligibility: Applicants should be experimenting with animation and must be 18-30 years old. This opportunity is for black-identifying artists who have a UK address. No formal education in animation or art is necessary, but please note that current students are not eligible. FLAMIN is open to people working in partnerships.

What you get: The successful applicants will receive £3,000 to create a new animation, along with development support and advice from the FLAMIN Team. Additionally, bespoke mentoring opportunities will be provided by animation professionals in the art and film industries. As a FLAMIN alumnus, the artists will benefit from ongoing profile and promotion through Film London's newsletter and social media channels.

Deadline 05 October 2024

This programme, conceived and run by Habib Hajallie, outlines the practical steps necessary to sustain a full-time career as an artist. Habib has been a full-time artist since 2019, featured in Forbes' '30 Under 30', elected to The Royal Society of British Artists, and has won multiple awards. The course consists of three Zoom sessions:

1. CV, Statement, Website, Online Galleries, Finding the Right Opportunities
2. Applying to Calls, Marketing, Social Media, Mailing List, Cultivating Relationships with Collectors, and Selling
3. Networking, Gallery Representation, Funding, Residencies, Self-Employment

September Cohort: 2nd, 9th, 16th (deadline 1 September)
October Cohort: 7th, 14th, 21st (5 October)

Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide looking to pursue a full-time career in art.

What You Get: Mentoring by a multi-award-winning, full-time contemporary artist.

Cost: £175

Deadline 05 October 2024

Dreams and nightmares significantly influence artists, serving as catalysts for creativity. They inspire profound, emotional art through blissful dreams and the harrowing depths of nightmares, exploring deep-seated human conflicts. The 4th Edition of our exhibition will be curated by internationally acclaimed art critic and historian, Anthony Fawcett.

Eligibility: Open to any artist aged 18+, with no restrictions on media.

What you get: Sales exhibition from the 11th to the 16th of October 2024 at our gallery located near London Bridge.

• Printed catalogues, posters, and brochures
• Administrative support
• Graphic design services
• Champagne and caviar at the opening event
• A professional photographer to document the event
• Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening
• Printing and framing for artists opting for this service (included in the fee).

We facilitate direct connections between artists and collectors and do not charge a commission. Each sale happens directly between the artist and the customer. If you would like us to broker the sale, a 20% VAT will be applied on top of your initial price, so please consider this when pricing your works.

Fee: A fee of £189 (including VAT) applies for each selected artist. This fee covers all the benefits listed.

Deadline 05 October 2024

Flamm and Auction House are inviting visual artists based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to submit work for a showcase at The Manchester Contemporary (15–17 November 2024). The theme is ‘distance’, and up to 10 artists will be selected. Although not all the work submitted for this show needs to be for sale, artists will be required to have some sellable pieces available – this could be prints and publications. A 40% commission will be taken from any work sold.

Eligibility: Artists working in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are welcome to apply. Please note you will need to be a Creative Kernow Associates member to exhibit if selected.

What you get: Selected applicants will have their work showcased at The Manchester Contemporary and receive support with preparation, curation, installation, and sales. Artists are not required to be present at the show, although everyone is welcome to help and visit.

Deadline 07 October 2024

Running from October 2024 to February 2025, this mentoring opportunity will support those at the beginning of establishing a professional visual art practice in developing their practice and career. Five selected artists will receive one-to-one and group sessions led by Field Notes CIC, tailored to the group of artists selected. The mentoring programme is fully funded and there is no cost for the selected mentees to be part of the programme. Travel costs to attend any in-person meet-ups will also be covered and mentees will receive a free 1-year membership with Creative Kernow Associates.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must be based in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and be within the first 2 years of your practice as a visual artist. Although this opportunity is open to artists of any age, due to the requirements of our funder, priority will be given to artists who are under 30. You do not need to have a formal higher education qualification to apply.

What you get: Five selected artists will receive one-to-one and group sessions led by Field Notes CIC, tailored to the group of artists selected. The mentoring programme is fully funded and there is no cost for the selected mentees to be part of the programme. Travel costs to attend any in-person meet-ups will also be covered and mentees will receive a free 1-year membership with Creative Kernow Associates.

Deadline 07 October 2024

Our 2024 Castlefield Gallery Associates exhibition will take place across three locations in the North West of England. These include the windows and double-height space of our lower gallery in Manchester, and the Castlefield Gallery New Art Spaces windows in Warrington and Chester. This open call invites Castlefield Gallery Associates to submit a single proposal to transform these three locations. Proposals will be co-selected by guest selector Kate Bryan (Curator and Broadcaster) and Matthew Pendergast (Curator and Deputy Director, Castlefield Gallery).

Eligibility: Castlefield Gallery Associates

What you get: Exhibition opportunity

Deadline 08 October 2024

The Raspberry Pi Foundation and Wysing Arts Centre are inviting applications from artists for a part-time, six-month residency, embedded with two Cambridge-based organisations at the forefront of creativity and innovation.

Eligibility: Open to all.

What you get: The artist will be paid up to £13,260 for the residency. This is based on a total of 52 days at the Artist Union pay rate of £255 per day and is inclusive of all taxes. This amount is a contribution towards the artist's living costs and expenses. Additionally, the artist can claim for reasonable incurred expenses, including:

• Research budget: Up to £5,000
• Travel & subsistence: Up to £3,000
• Public engagement (e.g., events or workshops): Up to £2,000

At The Raspberry Pi Foundation, the artist will have access to the Central Cambridge office facilities at 37 Hills Road, including a workshop/makerspace, desk space, meeting space, and opportunities to participate in staff away days, workshops, and events.

At Wysing Arts Centre, the artist will have access to free and accessible accommodation throughout the residency in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, with the capacity for dependants/family members where needed. Additionally, the artist will have access to a ceramics studio, recording studio, studio space, meeting space, 11 acres of land, The Farmhouse Library, and on-site parking.

The artist will also receive curatorial support from the Wysing team and have opportunities to collaborate with the learning experience and communications teams at The Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Deadline 09 October 2024

The AI Hokusai ArtTech research project invites artists and collectives working in the following media: 2-dimensional visual arts, sculpture and installation, video art, digital art, digital performance, and sound art to apply for Art+AI residency. It is a two-month online laboratory in which participants will collaborate and explore the intersection of AI and traditional art forms. They will engage in hands-on workshops and masterclasses, creating works using AI tools while reflecting on the project's central themes. The residency will culminate in a virtual exhibition next year.

Eligibility: Artists and collectives working in the following media (and their hybrids) are invited to apply: 2-DIMENSIONAL VISUAL ARTS, SCULPTURE AND INSTALLATION, VIDEO ART, DIGITAL ART, DIGITAL PERFORMANCE, SOUND ART. No restrictions on age, nationality, race, gender.

What you get: 2000 USD - residents stipend, mentoring, networking, participation in exhibition, participation in the ArtTech Report publication, etc

Deadline 10 October 2024

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead the Board of Trustees of Nottingham Contemporary. This is an exciting time to join us, as the gallery marks its 15th year anniversary whilst looking forward to its next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will be an effective and influential ambassador for Nottingham Contemporary and have a personal commitment to our ethos, vision and values. You will have the ability to balance the strategic challenges faced within the sector with a supportive and creative leadership style.

Eligibility: Anyone with experience as a trustee and interest.

What you get: Please note that the role, as defined by the Charity Commission, is an unpaid voluntary position. Expenses incurred taking part in Board business, such as travel, caring or support costs, will be reimbursed or met directly by Nottingham Contemporary.

Deadline 11 October 2024

YEM's Break the Silence to End the Violence campaign aims to combat gender-based violence (GBV) by empowering women through equal gender representation in parliament, we also aim to raise awareness of the intersectional nature of GBV which disproportionately affects women from persecuted minorities.

We are partnering with The Starving Artist Studio to organise online and physical exhibitions of artworks on the theme of female empowerment, gender equality, and combating GBV.

Eligibility: Anyone over the age of 18

What you get: If selected, your works will be published in an online exhibition, promoted on YEM and The Starving Artist's social media, and displayed in an exhibition of digital prints as part of a YEM campaign event. Your website/social media links will be included alongside any presentation of your artwork.

Deadline 13 October 2024

Fully funded opportunity for experimenting with sound in collaboration with Tunisian artists

Eligibility: + 18 years old; not a legal resident of Tunisia; currently a legal resident of one of the Creative Europe countries

What you get: Daily allowance, transport budget, visa support, mentoring, networking in Tunis, studio space, performance and exhibition opportunities

Deadline 13 October 2024

FutureEverything is looking for a producer. Flexi-working options are available between Manchester and remote locations.

Eligibility: Please see our Recruitment Pack for specific role skills and responsibilities.

What You Get:

• Salary: £32,000
• Contract: Full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week and as required, with flexitime and a TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) policy.
• Annual Leave: 25 days (plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
• Pension: Automatic enrolment into The People’s Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Working with: Creative Director, Executive Director, Communications Manager, Administrator, and external partners and artists.
• Office Location: FutureEverything is based in central Manchester and operates remotely as well.

Deadline 14 October 2024

We are looking for skilled writers and digital artists for a story gathering project which collaborates with the local communities in Harwich and in Orford Ness, in a heritage, creative and walks-based exploration of their shared and differed coastal heritage. Artists will lead workshops to explore the hopes, fears, stories, and dreams of the local coastal community. These stories will be shared on digital platforms and in a stunning visual display of thousands of locally designed silk flags, made and carried by the public to inspire and bring about positive change in reflection of the past.

Eligibility: We are looking for both Writers and Digital Artists who are skilled and experienced in their professional practice; a great communicator who can share their practice in practical and engaging ways; Dynamic and well-organised; A good collaborator, able to work closely with other professionals; Experienced in working in an arts/heritage context, encouraging communities to respond creatively to historical and heritage themes.

What you get: 15 days @ £200 per day £3,000.00 total

Deadline 14 October 2024

Image: Weresheglanspertheere, Sebastian Buerkner, in the Animate OPEN: Parts & Labour exhibition at QUAD, photo by Charlotte Jopling

The Animate OPEN aims to celebrate, subvert, and challenge expectations of what animation can be. It will bring together diverse artistic approaches connected through their exploration of animation as both a contemporary art and craft practice. We are seeking artists’ animations that explore form and technique, with an experimental approach. All That is Solid: The Third Animate OPEN invites submissions of experimental/artists' animation.

Eligibility: Experimental and artist animators.

What you get: Selected works will be eligible for the Jury Award (£1,000) and Audience Award (£1,000). Selected artists will also receive an exhibition fee of £300.

Fee: £15 GBP

Deadline 15 October 2024

Wembley Park is launching an open call for artists to create a winter installation for its three K6 phone boxes in Arena Square. We invite proposals that explore the theme of dialogue and connection, symbolised by these phone boxes. The installation should reflect the importance of human interaction in a digitally driven world. Artists are encouraged to use light-based designs that captivate and engage visitors. Proposals should be playful, impactful, and invite reflection. Deadline for submissions is Wed, 17th October 2024, with a budget of £5,000 inclusive of materials and installation.

Eligibility: This open call is specifically targeting artists with expertise in light-based installations. While we welcome submissions from both emerging and established artists, experience in creating dynamic, illuminated works is essential. Artists should be comfortable working with light elements such as LEDs or fibre optics, with the technical knowledge required to integrate these into the iconic K6 phone boxes. No specific nationality or residence requirements apply, but we are particularly seeking artists who can create visually engaging, impactful installations that align with the theme of dialogue and connection. Public art experience is strongly preferred.

What you get: The selected artist will receive an all-inclusive payment of £5,000 to cover materials, installation, and artist fees. Additionally, they will join the prestigious Wembley Park Art Trail, which features works by renowned artists such as Mr. Doodle, Lois O’Hara, Jason Bruges, and Claire Luxton. This is a unique opportunity to have your work showcased alongside these established names, with significant exposure through PR and promotional activities. The installation will be a key feature of Wembley Park’s winter programme, drawing a wide audience of art lovers, local visitors, and international tourists. The artist will also benefit from extensive media coverage, social media promotion, and inclusion in our marketing efforts, offering a prime platform to expand their professional profile.

Deadline 17 October 2024

A chance to shoot in Spain in the Trafalgar area in late 2024. Free to enter! I’m a Spanish Portrait Painter working in the UK. I’m always 'Back to Trafalgar'—my life in London focuses around the National Gallery and, in Spain, my summer home is in Barbate, the tiny fishing village that saw, offshore, the Battle of Trafalgar. Inspired by the tales that had been handed down from one generation of fishermen to the next, especially by my late friend Mora, I have decided to mark the Battle’s anniversary with a Battle of the Lenses. Barbate Town Hall sponsors this project. Come and shoot us.

The deadline for submission and to honour the anniversary of the battle is 21st October 2024.

Eligibility: Photographers living in the UK.

What you get: The residency in November 2024 includes accommodation in Barbate (Cádiz) for 7-10 days and a grant of 1,000 Euros. The winner will be able to train their lens on stunning coastal features, verdant woods, and forests or capture life in this vibrant town. The results will be the focus of an exhibition supported by the local council in Spring 2025. Two original photographs will be kept by the Town Hall, who will also retain the copyright of three other photos chosen by the Jury. The winner will be notified by 30th October.

Deadline 21 October 2024

APRE Art House invites artists internationally to experience the dynamic art culture of Mumbai at their 10,000 sq. ft. Facility. The Programme, beginning 1st November 2023 for 8 weeks, will involve mentorship with the Gallery Director and curators. It also includes professional development conversations, lectures, studio visits, and access to our Literary collection.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get: Mentoring and networking opportunities are available; accommodation and studio space in the heart of Mumbai will be provided.

Deadline 22 October 2024

Spooky scary skeletons invite you to sink your fangs into all things zine at the Coin-Operated Press spooktacular HALLOZINE FAIR! Dust the cobwebs off your broomsticks and join us at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday the 26th of October. Browse and buy zines by a whole bunch of talented zine-makers, have a go at making your own zines at our crafting table, and dive into a programme of free creative zine workshops! Halloween costumes are highly encouraged!! This callout invites you to apply for a table at the fair, and note your interest in running a workshop.

Eligibility: Anyone who makes zines!

What you get: An opportunity to sell your zines to a wide audience within in Edinburgh and to run a workshop if you want.

Deadline 23 October 2024

VisArts, with the support of Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI) and Promark Partners, invites professional artists to create a site-specific digital mural design. This project will reproduce an original artwork from the selected artist. The final design image will be printed on commercial sign material and installed on the facade of the Gude Plaza Storage Sense building at 1350 E Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, facing Southlawn Lane. The final design will be provided to VisArts as a scalable, vector based file for large scale printing.

Eligibility: This Request for Qualifications is open to artists living within Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

What you get: Three artists selected to submit their mural designs to the Artist Selection Committee will each receive $1,000. The artist selected to create the final design will receive $5,000.

Deadline 25 October 2024

Boscolo Collection Art Prize 2024/25 is an international prize for the support of young international artists, organised by BeAdvisors Art Department and Mattia Pozzoni Art Advisory. The winning artist will be awarded a one-month residency at the Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, a production prize of €1,500, and one of their works will also be acquired by Roberto Boscolo, thus becoming part of an illustrious collection that boasts names among the best-known masters of the 20th century.

Eligibility: The open call is open to international artists under 35, regardless of sex, gender, race, or any other social distinction. Artists may participate in any visual medium, including painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, installation, video art, performance, sound installation, or photography. However, the work must be consistent with the spaces and activities of the host hotel.

What You Get: The winning artist will be awarded a one-month residency at Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, a production prize of €1,500. One of their works submitted in the application phase will also be acquired by Roberto Boscolo, thus becoming part of the prestigious Boscolo Collection. This collection includes works from some of the best-known masters of the 20th century. The winner, as well as the second and third place winners, will be entitled to a 3-month exhibition at Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa, curated by BeAdvisors Art Department and Mattia Pozzoni Art Advisory.

Deadline 27 October 2024

The Pedantic Arts Residency (Pedantic) is seeking applicants for creatives and researchers to participate in the Summer 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. Entering its fourth year, Pedantic continues its mission of re-embracing the impact that education, study, and contemplation can have on artistic output by interconnecting creators, organizers, and critics.

Eligibility: The Pedantic Arts Residency (Pedantic) is seeking applicants for creatives and researchers to participate in the Summer 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. Entering its fourth year, Pedantic continues its mission of re-embracing the impact that education, study, and contemplation can have on artistic output by interconnecting creators, organizers, and critics. As the program seeks new residents whose practices engage visual arts, curation, and writing, this unique opportunity invites rich cross-disciplinary dialogue and collective, exploratory immersion within Pittsburgh’s artistic and cultural landscape. The open call is now live and concludes on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11:59:59 EST. No age, residence, nationality, level of expertise requirements needed.

What you get: Provides each resident with a free bedroom at the Pedantic Apartment, a $2,000 honorarium to be used at the resident’s discretion, and assistance with establishing relevant connections to individuals and organizations key to the research goals. Entails weekly programming including but not limited to private dinners, studio visits, and museum tours. Many of these will be open to members of the larger public or specific invited guests, while others will be reserved as special opportunities just for the cohort. Assigns each resident a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help connect the resident to relevant activities, resources, and local professional contacts.

Deadline 27 October 2024

Science Gallery Melbourne is inviting proposals for projects to be included in our 2026 exhibition, EMERGENCE(Y). This exhibition is a response to a rapidly changing world. As we enter a future defined by the climate crisis, both humans and non-humans must adapt to survive. Looking forward, back, and all around, how might we change in response to the cataclysmic shifts occurring on this planet we call home?

Eligibility: Anyone whose work is relevant.

What You Get: Projects selected via our open call are generally funded up to $8,000 AUD, which includes all fees, materials, freight, and other project costs.

Deadline 27 October 2024

We are inviting applications from artists who would be interested in using our Main Gallery as a shared studio space for a period of six weeks – January to February 2025.

We will be selecting up to 4 artists to make use of the space. Two-person collaborations are welcome. This studio opportunity provides an open plan, warm, clean space with good natural light, 24-hour access and free Wi-Fi. We welcome artists working in any medium whose practice would be compatible with working in a shared communal environment.

The Main Gallery can divide into three main areas, (each approx. 30 sqm). We also have one annexe space available, sited at the back of the gallery (approx. 22 sqm) which is slightly more private, yet with open access to the Main Gallery and natural light. The Main Gallery includes access to a store, with a cold-water sink.

Eligibility: Artists with an ongoing practice

What you get: Studio space

Cost: Total for full period – will be invoiced on acceptance, a payment plan can be negotiated

• Main Gallery Spaces: £450
• Annexe Space: £510
• Refundable Studio Deposit: £50

Deadline 28 October 2024

The Henki Art Prize aims to create an accessible platform, recognize artists, and promote the development of art by exploring the relationship between artists and the element of water in their artwork.

Eligibility: Open to all artists around the world

What you get: A total prize of $1000 and promotion opportunities

Deadline 31 October 2024

Unleash your creativity as you sculpt beings that defy convention and inspire awe. Whether you envision futuristic cyborgs or whimsical fantasy creatures, this contest is your canvas to breathe life into the extraordinary. Join fellow 3D artists in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and craftsmanship, where each polygon and texture tells a tale of innovation and artistry. Dare to dream in dimensions beyond the ordinary - this is where characters come alive.

Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older.This is a 3D modeling contest requiring a completely original character that you have created for this contest.

What you get: Winners can win up to $8000 in prizes

Deadline 31 October 2024

The Homiens Art Prize is now open. Six winners and twelve finalists will exhibit with Homiens, and up to 200 artists will receive Highly Commended recognition. The Prize awards $24,000 annually and offers publication opportunities, optional interviews, letters of recommendation, and more.

Eligibility: The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We are excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions and on any theme.

What you receive: The six winning artists will exhibit with Homiens and each will receive an unrestricted cash award of $500. They will be published in our exhibition catalogue, receive an optional interview, be featured in our prestigious annual publication The Homiens 60, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors. The twelve additional finalists per round will also exhibit with Homiens and be published in our exhibition catalogue. Up to 200 artists will be Highly Commended and celebrated across our media. All entrants will be considered for our seasonal exhibition program and may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative or to become a Homiens Promoted Artist.

Deadline 31 October 2024

Five winning proposals will receive up to a $10k exhibition budget and become apexart exhibitions at our NYC space as part of our 2025-26 exhibition season. Curators, artists, writers, and creative individuals, regardless of experience level or location, are invited to submit a proposal online. Proposals should describe focused, idea-driven, original group exhibitions. No biographical info, CVs, links, or images will be accepted. Submissions cannot exceed 500 words and submitted in English.

Eligibility: Anyone proposing a group exhibition

What you get: A funded exhibition at apexart Neand support from apexart staff.

Deadline 31 October 2024

Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art is a leading international platform in the contemporary art world, facilitating print and digital distribution of featured artists in our magazine, art books, web, and social media presence, and through our participation in art fairs in Spain and Portugal. Our artist page directory will serve as a development space for new and emerging talent as well as facilitate professional connections and collaborations across our extensive network of galleries, museums, art collectors and dealers, art professionals, and academics across the globe.

Eligibility: No restrictions

What you get: Publication with a dedicated page showcasing the artist's work

Deadline 31 October 2024

Option NR1: The Adelaide Salon: 24-Hour Performance (Brighton, December 2024) This opportunity offers a chance to perform in a prime location window to the outside public in Brighton town centre, streamed live for 24 hours duration of the performances.

Option NR2: The Adelaide Salon: Edit (Monthly Art Evenings in Hove) Join us for intimate monthly performance evenings, showcasing a range of art forms including performance, visual art, artist talks, poetry, and film.

Eligibility: The Adelaide Salon is thrilled to invite UK-based performance artists at any stage of their career to apply for two unique performance opportunities. We are seeking innovative, and thought-provoking pieces that reflect diverse themes and artistic expression.

What you get:

OPTION NR1: The performance will take place in a public-facing window in one of Brighton's most prominent locations. Artists are encouraged to submit proposals for short or long durational performances. No direct audience participation will be permitted due to the nature of the space (please refer to Option NR2 for participatory performances). Due to the public setting, nudity is not allowed (please refer to Option NR2 for nudity-inclusive performances). Performances should not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or the potential to stain or damage the space. Each artist’s performance will be streamed live. Post-performance, artists will be interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives and provided media exposure.

OPTION NR2: Performances will be staged in an intimate setting in Hove, among art exhibitions and other artistic presentations. We welcome both short and long durational performances across diverse subject matter. Audience participation is encouraged in this setting, and nudity is permitted where relevant to the work. Performances must not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or potential to stain. After each performance, artists will be included in a Q&A session and interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives for further exposure. Artists may be invited to participate in future Adelaide Salon events depending on the relevance of their work.

Deadline 31 October 2024

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. Each year, an open-call application is made available in each of the seven active partner cities; they are Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Supporting artists equitably is a critical part of the Artadia Award process: we consider the unique populations of each community and are proud to reflect our country’s diversity with an Awardee pool that is over 50 percent female and over 40 percent persons of color.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a contemporary visual artist, making artwork for presentation in a contemporary art context: museum, galleries, arts non-profit, the public art realm, etc. Artadia does not fund filmmakers making films for distribution in cinematic venues, or those working in choreography presented outside of a contemporary art context. Applicants must be currently living and working within the city’s eligible counties and residing there for at least two years prior to the application deadline. Full details in application link.

What you get: In addition to financial support, Awardees can participate in the Artadia Network to receive structured opportunities for valuable new connections and resource sharing as well as receive a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s online Artist Registry.

Deadline 01 November 2024

Calling all painters and sculptors: Whatever size you usually work in, we want to see how you adapt and explore the unique, compelling form of the miniature. It's time for the inaugural Miniatures Challenge! Those selected will exhibit aboard the good ship @canalboatcontemporary, alongside invited guest artists. The work will be judged by Zarina of the White Pube, Gareth Cadwallader, and Anne Ryan.

Eligibility: All mediums and materials are welcome, but paintings must be less than 25 inches square, and sculptures a maximum of 5 inches in any direction.

What you get: Inclusion in an exhibition

Deadline 01 November 2024

Have an idea for an exhibition, performance, intervention? Tell us about it. FaB is offering aspiring Curators the opportunity to devise and organise a show as part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival programme, running 23 May to 7 June 2025. We invite fresh and challenging concepts; FaB is a test-bed for new ideas, a platform for Curators and Artists to show experimental work beyond the gallery walls." Anyone can propose a project, exhibition, performance or event, “You don’t have to have ‘Curator’ written on your business card to apply”.

Eligibility: Any level of experience is welcome: students, graduates, artists, local, national, international.

What you get: If you’re selected, we’ll help you make it happen for FaB Festival 2025. FaB will support you with reaching artists, promotion, space - both online and physical, logistics and more.

Deadline 01 November 2024

The MSU Museum CoLab Studio invites bold and innovative proposals for our upcoming exhibition, “Blurred Realities.” This exhibition and public programming series will delve into contemporary questions that challenge our perception and understanding of what is authentic. With the rise of 3D-printed materials, generative AI, deep fakes, synthetic voices, and simulated realities, how do we distinguish between genuine information and deceptive fabrications?

Eligibility: Anyone aged 18+ is welcome to submit

What you get: Projects are funded for up to $3,000 USD for production costs, shipping, etc. Proposals require a budget draft upon submission.

Deadline 15 November 2024

Artists are invited to submit work in pastel and dry media for the Pastel Society’s 126th Annual Exhibition, BENCHMARK, sponsored by Caran d’Ache. Submissions are online only and open until Friday, 15 November 2024, at 12 noon.

Eligibility:

• Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. Artists may submit up to six works, from which a maximum of four works per artist may be selected.
• Work must have been completed within two years prior to the exhibition and must not have been previously exhibited at Mall Galleries.
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All works must be original creations by the artist.
• Eligible mediums include all types of pastel, such as soft pastel, hard pastel, oil pastel, ink pastel, water-based pastel, conté crayons or sticks, sanguine, and other dry mediums like charcoal, chalk, and pencil.
• Mixed media works are welcome, provided pastel or another dry medium is the primary medium. A full description of the media and any additional processes, such as printing or photography, should be included.

What you get: Successful applicants can expect:

• Their work included in the exhibition at Mall Galleries and online.
• Eligibility to win prizes and awards worth over £5,500.
• An invitation to the Private View.
• The opportunity to sell work to new collectors.
• To be part of a network of exhibiting artists dating back to 1898, when the Society was founded.
• The possibility of being elected to membership.

Deadline 15 November 2024

Beyond Future Art Prize known for promoting gender equality and environmental consciousness, is currently accepting applications for this year's competition. This year, we aim to empower and celebrate women artists, highlighting their unique perspectives and contributions to contemporary art.The Prize invites entries from female artists who focus on the environment, sustainable living, and climate change in their work. Our goal is to showcase their talent to the general public.

Eligibility: Open to amateur and professional female artists around the world aged 15 or above

What you get: The winner of the 2024 prize will receive a HK$33,000 cash award.

Deadline 15 November 2024

Designers in Residence invites young international designers to Pforzheim. It is an international design scholarship offered by the city of Pforzheim in cooperation with Pforzheim University and the Design Center Baden-Württemberg. The scholarship is open to young designers from fields such as jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial, graphic design, and other areas of design. Three designers will be invited to work on their projects from 1 April to 30 June 2025 at the EMMA Creative Center, the central platform for creatives in Pforzheim.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed studies at a university or university of applied sciences, must not be older than 35 years, or must have completed their studies no more than two years ago.

What you get: The scholarship includes the use of fully equipped workshops and coworking spaces at the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim, as well as free accommodation for the three-month period. If needed, the workshop facilities of Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences will also be available. Each scholarship holder will receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 euros, along with travel expenses to and from their home country. A special allowance for material costs will also be provided. During the scholarship, participants will have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with the jury and professors at Pforzheim University.

Deadline 15 November 2024

Image: Wolf Suschitzky, The Cubist, 1963, photo Zwi Glaser ©FOTOHOF

The Austrian Cultural Forum London has announced the return of the Wolf Suschitzky Photography Prize for its fourth edition. They invite submissions from photographers based in Austria and the UK on the theme of “All the world’s a stage.” Inspired by this line from Shakespeare’s play As You Like It, we were moved by Wolf Suschitzky’s ability to capture the human experience. With his camera, he documented and found beauty in both universal and personal moments.

An international jury will select two winners—one based in Austria and one in the UK—who will each receive a 10-day residency in the partner country, a cash prize of €500, and an exhibition at the Austrian Cultural Forum in 2025 and FOTOHOF Salzburg in 2026.

Eight shortlisted artists will also be invited to participate in exhibitions in London and Salzburg.

The prize, which celebrates and reflects Wolf Suschitzky’s strong connection to both his land of birth and his chosen home, is presented in partnership with FOTOHOF Salzburg and with the generous support of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport of the Republic of Austria.

This prize is free to enter.

Eligibility: Austria or UK-based photographers, aged 18 and over.

What you get: The jury will select two winners. The Austrian winner will be offered a 10-day residency in London and the UK winner will receive a residency in Vienna/Salzburg, supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport, and FOTOHOF Salzburg. In addition to the residency, both winners will receive a cash prize of €500 and be invited to participate in dedicated exhibitions at the Austrian Cultural Forum London in 2025 and at FOTOHOF Salzburg in 2026.

Deadline 24 November 2024

The Puchi Award is open to the most unique book proposals in the fields of comics and illustrated books, as well as hybrid projects. The Puchi Award has launched its next call for applications with a renewed focus on graphic content and a biennial schedule. The financial prize has also been increased to €10,000. The award seeks audacious projects with a distinct personality and clear artistic interest, where images play a central role—never merely an accessory or complement—in the narrative or exhibition development of the work.

Eligibility: Any natural person of legal age, of any nationality, with an original and unpublished work, may participate.

What you get: The winner will receive a prize of €10,000 (VAT and other taxes included, as an advance payment for the publishing rights of the work), along with the publication of the work, which will be distributed by Fulgencio Pimentel.

Deadline 27 November 2024

We are accepting submissions for our pop up immersive exhibition in Toronto, Canada. Artists are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get: Three day long exhibition held in Toronto, Canada between 16 - 18 December, 2024, with a private viewing hosted on Monday,16 December from 19.30 - 22.00. You should expect an open bar (wine) & professional photography & videography.

Fee: The participation fee is £120 incl. VAT for 1 artwork; £180 incl. VAT for artworks; £260 incl. VAT for 3 artworks.

Deadline 29 November 2024

RA Schools, 2024 © David Parry

The RA Schools have been a key part of the Royal Academy since its founding in 1769. We offer a full-time, three-year programme with no fees. This postgraduate programme is studio-based, and incoming students join a community focused on critical debate with access to specialist workshops, lectures, group critiques, tutorials, and artist talks. Our graduates go on to make significant cultural contributions in the UK and around the world. Applications for October 2025 entry are now open. Learn more about the programme and how to apply by visiting roy.ac/raschools. You can also sign up for an in-person or online open day event to discover more.

Eligibility: Candidates have usually gained a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art or have equivalent experience. In recent years we have accepted candidates straight from BA, but the majority have spent time working independently as artists.

As of admissions season (2023/24) we will not consider applications from those who have an MA in Fine Art.

Candidates may have exhibited in group or solo shows, but it is by no means required.

There is no upper age limit for candidates. The current age range of artists in the RA Schools is from early 20s to late 40s. There are between 10-17 places per year.

What you get: We offer a full-time, three-year programme with no fees, studio space, specialist facilities, small cohorts.

Deadline 06 December 2024

The third edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards has just launched. Open to filmmakers from around the world, the program offers privileged access to the inner workings of the film industry to the 30 shortlisted filmmakers.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get: Flight to Los Angeles and accommodation, ceremony attendance, four-day workshop program at Sony Pictures Studios, camera plus lens, certificate, trophy, cash prizes.

Deadline 12 December 2024

Omi Art Gallery invites artists from around the globe to participate in our latest art contest and exhibition, themed “Magic Moment.” This unique opportunity allows you to showcase your artistic interpretation of what a “magic moment” means to you. Whether through an existing piece or a new creation, we encourage artists to capture the beauty, wonder, and significance of life’s magical moments.

Eligibility: Emerging and established artists from all over the world are welcome. All visual art media are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.

What you get: All selected participants—whether winner, shortlisted, or longlisted—will have their work exhibited in various formats:

• Winner: Solo VR exhibition at Omi Art Gallery showcasing the winner’s work to a global audience, an Article Feature on their artistic journey published on our blog and social media, a Catalogue & Certificate of participation.
• Shortlisted Artists: Group Exhibition alongside other finalists, a Group Article covering the group exhibition, a Catalogue & Certificate of participation.
• Longlisted Artists: Virtual Group Exhibition (2025) featuring longlisted works at the start of the year, a Catalogue & Certificate of participation.

Fee: £30

Deadline 15 December 2024

The Art Residency Program of La Maison de Beaumont is a multi-disciplinary residency that was created to offer a beautiful space for musicians, scholars, writers, painters, and other artists who seek a quiet place to work undisturbed on their art. The scenery and beauty of the region, as well as the history and comfort of the house, provide an ideal setting to focus on creative work. The residency aims to provide its residents with a holistic experience, allowing them to fully disconnect from their usual point of reference and immerse themselves into the Provençal lifestyle.

Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages and disciplines

What you get: Apartment, Fine Art Studio, Music room.

Deadline 31 December 2024

We welcome artists, organizers, researchers, curators, and critics from diverse backgrounds for 1-3 month residencies. Immerse yourself in Lisbon’s vibrant underground artistic community. Engage in our events, and exhibitions, and collaborate with community members. Whether you're a resident or already in Lisbon, enjoy our studio residency. Explore techniques, concepts, and ideas, and develop a final project. Receive curatorial guidance and support from our community. At the program’s end, exhibit your work in a final exhibition, publication, workshop, or performance at Prisma’s gallery space.

Eligibility: Anyone

What you get: Exhibition space, residency program, curatorial advice

Deadline 31 December 2024

The Climate Art Collection is continuously seeking new artworks that explore the theme of climate change. Our inclusive open-call concept welcomes contributions from artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, digital artist, or work in any other medium, we invite you to submit your work to our global collection.

Eligibility: All artists whose work explores climate change

What you get: Exhibition opportunities

Deadline 31 December 2024

Borrowed Time by Diana Taylor, as part of the BBNR gallery 3rd birthday season at Great Pulteney Street Gallery.

With the focus on giving artists the best experience, the gallery offers a fantastic location, experienced friendly support and maximum curatorial flexibility. Soho Housing Association was born out of a belief that ordinary people should be able to live and work in central London. All income from this exciting new venture will go to maintaining and developing its affordable housing in the centre of the capital.

Eligibility: Artists, student groups, curatorial groups, designers, makers – our preference is for weekly hires but we do rent out the space for photoshoots, one-off events. We’d like to encourage student groups/graduating groups from art schools by offering discounts

What you’ll get: Use of a 1000 sq ft exhibition space in one of Soho Housing’s most iconic properties, a beautiful three gallery space in a Grade II listed Georgian terrace.

Deadline 31 December 2024

The FutureTense Awards 3rd Edition is calling for young new media art talents based in Asia, centred around the theme "Define Safe". The FutureTense Awards, a new media arts competition, targets emerging and young creative talents in Asia and beyond. The award promotes and showcases artistic excellence and innovation from new generations. With a global expert judging panel, we offer resources in art, technology, and design to nurture young creatives by showcasing their innovative concepts through various channels.

Eligibility: Aged below 30, based in Asia (The Asia region includes: Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia).

What you get: Up to HKD 15,000, exhibition opportunity and online exposure.

Deadline 31 December 2024

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, installation, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.

Eligibility: Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

What you get: Exhibition opportunity in Japan. You should expect an open bar (wine) & professional photography & videography.

Fee: The participation fee is £450 incl. VAT for 1 artwork (any size will be considered)

Deadline 30 January 2025

Artists from around the world are invited to participate in the Art on Loop Digital Show in Seoul. This open-themed exhibition invites submissions in any medium such as painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, film, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, and more. Be part of an exciting immersive art experience by showcasing your art digitally on our special projectors.

Eligibility: This call is open to artists from any background.

What you get: Selected artists will have their work displayed digitally on special projectors during the exhibition. The event will take place at 38 Sowol-ro 44-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea, starting with the Opening Night on February 22, 2025, followed by a Public Exhibition from February 23 to 24, 2025.

Fee: The participation fee is £100 incl. VAT for one artwork, £120 incl. VAT for two artworks, and £180 incl. VAT for three artworks.

Deadline 01 February 2025

The TARTGET PRIZE is an international painting competition celebrating its inaugural edition, offering over $55,000 in prizes. It is sponsored by some of the world’s leading fine arts brands and features a distinguished jury comprised of prominent international painters, gallery owners, and collectors. This represents a fantastic opportunity for painters who wish to win substantial cash prizes, advance their careers, or simply open doors to new opportunities. The registration deadline is 15 February, but if you register before 30 September in our PRE-DEADLINE, you will enjoy additional benefits.

Eligibility: The competition is open to painters worldwide across all techniques and styles within the various categories. Tartget will award prizes in 10 categories, ranging from figurative art to abstract and conceptual art. Works from hyperrealism to impressionism, surrealism, and abstraction are accepted. You can submit as many works as you wish and in as many categories as you prefer. The theme is open. Artists can participate and win in one or multiple categories. There is no limit to the number of artworks you can submit. The same artwork can be entered in several categories. The works do not need to be for sale or available for the live exhibition to compete and win, except for the main acquisition prizes.

Prizes: Over $43,000 in cash prizes and another 50 prizes in painting materials, training, and promotion in galleries and specialised media.

After selecting the 200 finalists, the organisation, along with an additional panel of jurors, will determine which works will be included in the grand physical exhibition to be held in Madrid from 5 to 12 June at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, steps from the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Museum, where most of the winners will be announced.

Fee: The entry fee for the contest is €50 for the first artwork and €30 for each subsequent artwork or different category. For participants under 25 years old, the registration fee for the first artwork is €35 and €15 for each subsequent artwork.

Deadline 15 February 2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Doorkeeper, a new art zine dedicated to exploring the intersection of art, philosophy, and poetry. We are currently accepting submissions from artists, writers, philosophers, and poets for our upcoming issues, and we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey.

We welcome submissions creatively exploring these themes through visual art, essays, and poetry. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established creative, we are interested in your unique perspective.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get: We do not charge any fees for submissions or publication. All submissions will be reviewed by our jury, which includes professionals from the art and literary world. Artists whose work resonates with us may be invited for an interview, allowing you to share more about your creative process and ideas.

Deadline 31 May 2025

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Society of British Artists at the RBA Annual Exhibition 2025. Submissions are online only and open until Wednesday, 8 January 2025, at 12 noon.

Eligibility:

• Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world.
• Artists may submit up to six works, from which a maximum of four works per artist may be selected.
• Work must not have been exhibited previously in London.
• Works should not exceed 2.4m along the longest dimension.
• All works must be original creations by the artist.
• Acceptable media include painting, sculpture, drawing, and original prints.

What you get: Successful applicants can expect:

• Their work included in the exhibition at Mall Galleries and online.
• Eligibility to win prizes and awards totalling almost £20,000.
• An invitation to the Private View.
• The opportunity to sell work to new collectors.
• The possibility of being elected to membership.

Deadline 08 November 2025

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists and art forms. The Prize is free to enter. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is viewed by artists and collectors in the United States and throughout the world. Homiens sponsors a platform for artists to network and collaborate, reach a global audience of buyers and collectors, gain institutional validation, and locate international professional opportunities.

Eligibility: The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize that is free to enter, and open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, dimensions, themes, and completion dates are eligible.

What you get: Six winning artists will be invited to exhibit with Homiens, receive an unrestricted cash award of $500, be published in our exhibition catalog, and more. Twelve additional finalists per round will get to exhibit with Homiens and be published in our exhibition catalog. Visit the open call link for more information.

Deadline 07 July 2026