Artist Opportunities

The Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize seeks to discover talented writers on contemporary art. The winner of the Prize receives £1,000, their review is published on Burlington Contemporary and they have the opportunity to publish a review of a future contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.

Eligibility: There is no age limit for applicants. Entrants must have published no more than six pieces of writing in print or online, in any language or country, prior to their submission.

What you get: The winner of the Prize receives £1,000, their review is published on Burlington Contemporary and they have the opportunity to publish a review of a future contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.

Deadline 14 July 2025

In a world shaped by shifting power and deep inequality, the law can be a tool of protection or a means of control. Justice is never neutral. It’s shaped by who is seen, who is silenced, and who is denied a voice. From feminist legal battles to grassroots resistance, This is Gender: Law & Justice calls for powerful visual storytelling that explores the intersections of gender, power, and the law across courtrooms, communities, and everyday life.

We’re calling for critical, creative, and courageous photography that expose hidden inequalities and challenge dominant systems.

Eligibility: This is Gender: Law & Justice is open to photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels. We welcome all forms of photographic work, including but not limited to documentary, portraiture, conceptual, experimental, and street photography

What you get: Cash prizes of £500 for the top five images; Global exposure through G5050’s reports, press, and exhibition; Feedback from an international expert judging panel; Feature in the TiG Collection; Global press coverage for selected images

Deadline 22 July 2025

The Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) invites artists worldwide, ages 18 and over, to submit artwork for the RSMA Annual Exhibition 2025 at Mall Galleries. The total prize fund will be over £5,000, including the Charles Pears Award for an outstanding work by a non-member.

Eligibility: Artists worldwide, ages 18 and over.

Submission guidelines:

• Artists may enter a maximum of six works each, from up to which four works per artist may be selected
• Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension

Acceptable media:

• Oil, acrylic, watercolour, original prints of any media (excluding photography), mixed media, textiles, drawings, pastels, or sculpture.
• Works may be from a limited edition not exceeding fifty.

What you get: The total prize fund will be over £5,000, including the Charles Pears Award for an outstanding work by a non-member.

Deadline 25 July 2025

Art Labs invites visual artists from around the world to submit work to its inaugural International Visual Arts Competition, offering $100,000 in prizes across multiple categories. This is a global celebration of creative talent — from digital art to photography, mixed media to functional design — open to all ages and disciplines.

Eligibility:

Artists of all nationalities and ages are welcome to apply. Eligible participants include painters, illustrators, digital artists, graphic designers, photographers, sculptors, mixed-media artists, and designers working in fashion, furniture, jewellery, and more.

What you get:

A total of $100,000 in prizes will be awarded across a range of categories, including:

• Traditional Art (by age group: Under 16, Under 21, Over 21)
• Digital Art (including digital painting, illustration, graphic design, animation)
• Photography (portrait, landscape, street, abstract, commercial)
• Applied & Experimental (mixed media, fashion, furniture, jewellery)
• Best Portfolio/Series (Under 21, Over 21)

In addition to cash prizes, all winners and finalists will have their work published by Art Labs Publications, offering international exposure and recognition.

Fee:

$45 (fee waivers available)

Deadline 25 July 2025

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

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

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

Eligibility: be a qualified architect registered with their local institution

• submit a project outside of the UK
• submit an architectural structure that has been completed between July 2020 and July 2024. Asia Pacific Awards and Middle East Awards: for Future Projects and AI Powered Design categories, the project must have been designed in this timeframe.
• submit an architectural structure that has been in occupation for a minimum of one year prior to submitting. Asia Pacific Award and Middle East Awards: not applicable to categories Future Projects, AI Powered Design and Temporary Architecture.
• have the client's permission to submit the project

What you get:

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

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

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

Deadline 31 July 2025

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

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

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

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

Deadline 12 August 2025

For this online group exhibition, artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates water in any of its forms.

Eligibility:

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

What you get:

Exhibition opportunity to be viewed gloablly.

Fee:

$20 USD

Deadline 29 August 2025

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

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

What you get: Exhibition opportunity to be viewed globally.

Fee: $20 USD

Deadline 29 September 2025

For this online group exhibition, artists are invited to submit any artwork that invites spontaneity, experimentation, or storytelling.

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

What you get: Exhibition opportunity to be viewed globally.

Fee: $20 USD

Deadline 28 November 2025