Artist Opportunities

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the RI Annual Exhibition 2025. Submissions are online only and open until Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 12 noon.

Eligibility: Artists aged 18+ worldwide can submit up to six original works, with four selected. Eligible pieces must not have been exhibited in London and can include watercolour, acrylic, ink, or gouache on various supports.

What you get: The show, in spring 2024, offers the opportunity to sell your work, win prizes & awards worth over £5,000 and have your art seen by thousands of visitors to Mall Galleries. The exhibition is the largest of its kind in the world, featuring over 400 of the finest contemporary water-based media paintings from around the globe. Since its founding in 1831, the RI has become universally recognised as one of the leading art institutes.

Deadline 28 January 2025

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize that is valued at $24,000 annually and is open to all artists.

Eligibility: The Homiens Art Prize is open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We're excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme.

What you get: 6 Winning artists are exhibited by Homiens, receive an unrestricted cash award of $500, participate in an optional interview, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors. 12 additional Finalists per round also exhibit with Homiens. Up to 200 artists are Highly Commended and celebrated across our media. All entrants are considered for exhibition and may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Featured Artist.

Fee: $20 for 1-3 artworks

Deadline 31 January 2025

Annual award offering recent printmaking graduates a two-year membership and the chance to participate in international exhibitions.

Eligibility: Recent printmaking graduates.

What you get: £1000 and a two-year membership, allowing participation in national and international exhibitions.

Deadline 31 January 2025

Sitar Arts Center announces the 15th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition. This year’s theme, "Reflections," invites artists to explore perception and introspection through art that mirrors reality or imagination.

Eligibility: Local, national, and international artists aged 16 and up. Artists must be at least 16 by the date of submission.

What you get: Young Adult (Ages 16-21) — 1st Place: $250, 2nd Place: $150; Adult (Ages 22 & up) — 1st Place: $450 + Solo Exhibition, 2nd Place: $250; People’s Choice Award: $100

Deadline 03 February 2025

Jackson’s Art Prize is open for entries for the tenth year, and invites artists working in painting, drawing, and printmaking, of all ages and abilities, to enter. Enter before the 25th February 2025.

There are 23 awards to be won, offering a range of prizes including art materials provided by trusted brands, inclusion in two London exhibitions, and a First Prize of £6,000 plus £2,000 in Jackson’s art materials. This year’s Guest Judges are Anne Rothenstein, Anita Klein, Péjú Oshin, Joshua Donkor, Hugo Barclay, and Andrew Torr.

Eligibility: The competition is open internationally, to artists working in painting, drawing, and printmaking in any subject matter.

What you get: There are 23 awards to be won: First Prize, six Guest Judges Choice Awards, five Jackson’s Choice Awards, a Student Award, Amateur Award, People’s Choice Award, plus eight Material Awards supported with prizes sponsored by notable brands. Selected 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.

Deadline 25 February 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