Artist Opportunities

Celebrate contemporary portraiture in this open call by Gerald Moore Gallery, highlighting artists from London and the South East.

Eligibility: Artists based in London and the South East with relevant works.

What you get: Opportunities for networking, marketing, sales support, and exhibition.

Deadline 26 January 2025

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

Your Work Here will take place from 14 February to 1 June 2025 at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This unique event has no selection criteria or judging panel, ensuring that every artist has the opportunity to display their work. If you are aged 16 or above and live, work, or study in the TN postcode area, we want to see your art! This is your chance to have your artwork displayed at The Amelia Scott.

Eligibility: Must live, work, or study in the TN postcode area. Must be aged 16 or over.

What you get: Artists will be included in the exhibition in the purpose-built exhibition space at The Amelia Scott. Opportunity for artists to have their work seen by 10,000 to 20,000 visitors. All works can be for sale if the artist wishes.

Deadline 31 January 2025

Explore an exciting opportunity to showcase your video to the world at the EXPO 2025 Osaka. Your creativity can shine on a global stage.

Eligibility: Open to everyone, regardless of age, nationality, or expertise.

What you get: Winners receive two one-day adult tickets to the EXPO 2025, valued at 15,000 yen.

Deadline 31 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

Seeking artworks inspired by dreams and nightmares for an exhibition that delves into the profound influence of the subconscious on artistic creation. Open to various media including paintings, sculptures, and digital art.

Eligibility: Open to artists working in multiple disciplines. Submission requires three images of different pieces, a short biography, and a participation fee upon selection.

What you get: Selected artists receive extensive promotional support, inclusion in printed and digital catalogs, and display in a high-traffic London gallery. No commission on sales.

Deadline 06 February 2025

For this online group exhibition, we invite artists to submit artworks that explore the cosmos, celebrate scientific fascination, or transport us to other dimensions.

Eligibility: Open to artists over 18 from any country, accepting all mediums and levels of expertise.

What you get: An opportunity to have your work featured in an online exhibition viewed globally.

Deadline 26 February 2025

The London Art Biennale is an internationally renowned, fully curated exhibition celebrating contemporary art from around the world. Hosted at the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall, the Biennale offers artists a unique opportunity to exhibit in a museum-quality setting, alongside an exclusive selection of outstanding talent. Every submission is carefully reviewed, with artists chosen solely on the quality and originality of their work, ensuring a truly world-class showcase. With no geographical or thematic restrictions, the Biennale welcomes entries from artists at any stage of their careers. Whether you specialise in painting, sculpture, or digital art, this is a rare opportunity to present your work in the heart of London’s art scene. Selected participants will also benefit from complimentary canvas stretching services, allowing artworks to be shipped in a tube and reducing transportation costs.

Eligibility: Open to all artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, digital art, and installations. Submissions are judged purely on the merit of the artwork, with no consideration of career history. Artists who did not exhibit at the 2023 Biennale are eligible to apply. Works submitted may have been previously exhibited or published.

What you get: You'll have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the prestigious London Art Biennale from 16–20 July 2025. To reduce shipping costs, we offer complimentary canvas stretching for artworks up to 150x150cm. Your work will also be featured in a curated hardback catalogue. Additionally, you can compete for a share of £13,000 in prizes and gain valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals, among other benefits.

Deadline 28 February 2025

The Usher Gallery Trust is hosting their second Open exhibition in Summer 2025 ‘Art of the Now’ and invites submissions from all Lincolnshire artists.

Eligibility: Open to all Lincolnshire Artists.

What you get: Five prizes, with selected submissions featured in an exhibition.

Deadline 07 April 2025

Explore the intersection of solitude and artistic expression at the Loneliness and Poetics exhibition, showcasing works from talented artists around the world. This international competition invites submissions across various media, offering a unique platform for creative voices to share their perspectives on this poignant theme.

Eligibility: The competition is open to artists aged 18 and above from around the world. Submissions must align with the competition theme and meet the media requirements. Accepted media includes original, high-quality art in forms such as oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolour and gouache, ink, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video, sculpture, installation, ceramics, fibre art, collage, digital art, land art, and more. All works must be entirely original, with no replicas or plagiarism.

What you get: The online exhibition will run 10 November through 10 December 2024 The jury will select winners of various awards for this international art competition within 8 working days after the final registration deadline. Award certificates will be issued, and winners will be featured in mainstream and art media across the UK, the US, Europe, and beyond, showcasing their achievements and artworks. The recipient of the Best Exhibition Award will have the opportunity to be represented by Gallery NAT, host a solo exhibition, and join the academic committee. If any awarded works are collected by galleries, collectors, or similar entities during the competition and exhibition period, the artist will receive the entire commission for the work.

Fee: £30

Deadline 05 November 2025