Artist Opportunities

We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).

We are looking for a dynamic and imaginative Producer to lead the development and delivery of bold, high-impact events as part of the Creative Programme for the new London Museum. This is a rare opportunity to shape one of the most exciting cultural programmes in London—and potentially the world.

Eligibility: Previous experience of working in a museum is not required and you do not need to have any academic qualifications, we are looking for someone who has experience of delivering extraordinary live events for adult audiences and who will bring curiosity and creativity to the role.

What you get: permanent position with salary range of £34,377 - £36,476

Deadline 11 August 2025

RIBA is hiring an Exhibitions and Interpretation Manager to develop and deliver public, online, and touring exhibitions. The role focuses on creating impactful and accessible experiences for a wide range of audiences, managing all aspects of the projects, and ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Eligibility: Key Requirements & Skills

• Demonstrable experience in developing and project managing high-quality exhibitions in a museum or cultural environment.
• Knowledge of museum collections standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent project management, budget, and problem-solving skills.
• An entrepreneurial approach to touring exhibitions.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manage staff rotas.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• A passion for architecture.
• Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not offered).

What you get: London/Hybrid.c£43,000 per annum, based upon experience and location.

Deadline 14 August 2025

Artangel is seeking a Front of House Manager for a fixed-term position. The successful candidate will lead a team to provide an excellent visitor experience at their Central London location. Key responsibilities include managing the team, ensuring visitor care and safety, handling administrative tasks like rotas and timesheets, and acting as a keyholder.

Eligibility:

• Essential: Experience managing a team and working in a public-facing role, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a positive, adaptable attitude. Candidates must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, have experience handling cash and card sales, and be competent with box office systems like Eventbrite.
• Desirable: Experience with rotas and timesheets, First Aid or Fire Marshal training, and a passion for the arts.

What you get: £16.85 per hour. Fixed Term (mid-September 2025 - end of December 2025)

Deadline 18 August 2025

The role of Creative Director is a leadership position at All Corners, a creative studio for the Trippin brand. The job involves leading the creative direction of projects and partnerships, managing a team of creative talent, and shaping the All Corners brand while reflecting the spirit of the Trippin brand. The ideal candidate will be a creative leader with a growth mindset, strong cultural intelligence, and expertise in creative tools and technology.

Eligibility: Key Requirements & Skills

• Creative leadership and vision.
• Ability to challenge conventions and push boundaries.
• Mentoring and team-building
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Deadline 26 August 2025

Echoes of Earth is India’s greenest circular music festival - a celebration of global sounds that seamlessly blends world-class music programming. Rooted in sustainability and conservation, and shaped by creativity, it has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking festivals globally, with recognition from A Greener Future (AGF) as Asia’s most environmentally progressive and circular music festival.

Eligibility: Applications are now open for installation and multidisciplinary artists whose work is rooted in nature, sustainability, and bold imagination!

Categories:
• Sculptural & Kinetic Installations
• Murals & Graffiti
• Interactive (Kids & Public)
• Light & Immersive Media
• Digital, Motion & Multimedia
• Sonic Installations

What you get: exhibition opportunity

Deadline 28 August 2025

County Hall Pottery invites ceramic artists from around the world to apply for HOUSE, our winter exhibition and curated marketplace. This showcase celebrates innovative and functional ceramic design created specifically for the home.

Eligibility: Open to emerging and established ceramic artists worldwide.

What you get: Each selected maker will exhibit one key piece/collection and will be asked to produce a small number of editions of that object for us to keep in stock throughout the exhibition period. They will receive 60% of any sales and the gallery will take 40% so please take this into account when pricing your work.

Deadline 30 August 2025

Pioneer Works is accepting applications for its 2026 Visual Arts and Music Residencies in Brooklyn, NY. Residents receive free studio space, access to facilities, and honorariums. Visual Arts get public-facing studios; Music residents use a professional recording studio for one month. Residents engage with public events and a collaborative alumni network.

Eligibility: Emerging and mid-career artists and musicians of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Applicants should be practicing professionals working across visual arts or music disciplines who seek to engage in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. There are no specific age restrictions. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to experimental or boundary-pushing practices and benefit from access to Pioneer Works’ facilities and public engagement opportunities. Both individual artists and collaborative groups are encouraged to apply.

What you get: Selected residents receive free, fully equipped studio space at Pioneer Works, with Visual Arts residents working in glass-enclosed, public-facing studios and Music residents granted exclusive use of a professional recording studio for one month. Visual Arts residents receive a $2,500 honorarium, while Music residents receive $1,000. Residents benefit from bimonthly studio visits and mentorship from curators, peer feedback sessions, and opportunities to engage with the public through events like Second Sundays. They also join a vibrant alumni network for ongoing collaboration, professional development, and exposure within interdisciplinary art and music communities.

Deadline 31 August 2025

Artists and makers are invited to apply for AA2A residencies at universities across England. These opportunities provide access to workshops, facilities, professional support, and the chance to develop, create, and exhibit new work over the academic year. Open to early, mid, and late-career creatives working across a diverse range of traditional, contemporary, and emerging art forms.

Eligibility: Artists must have at least one year of professional arts practice. Artists must have availability within the academic year and commit to 80+ hours on-site. Artists must be able to work with minimal technical support as the main focus for staff is their students.

What you get: Free access to high-quality equipment and facilities. Access to lecture programmes, libraries etc (access varies). Being part of an academic/art school community with opportunities to network with other artists, students, staff, collaboration with other departments/schools, invitation to events etc. (varies at different hosts). Opportunity to attend AA2A free online employability seminars and employability talks. Access to our Artist Support Fund - https://aa2a.org/artist-support-fund/ to help with travel, childcare and materials costs (eligibility criteria apply). Part of a unique national residency scheme involving 12 universities/colleges and around 60 artists per year, which aims to support inclusivity and diversity. Exposure on AA2A's growing social media platforms as we share artists' posts. Some hosts offer exhibition opportunities and/or paid work.

Deadline 01 September 2025

Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with a project development lab, the Berlinale Talents Lab, the Talent Project Market and an onsite Summit with panels, discussions, workshops and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February.

Eligibility: Berlinale Talents is aimed at filmmakers, series and XR content creators with with an existing track record of work. We are currently open to over 15 film disciplines.

Participation in Talents comes with the responsibility to share, and our entire programme is focused not just on what the experts have to offer, but what our Talents can bring to the group too. Each and everyone’s input and the interaction among the participants drive the sessions forward and are a valuable addition to the tapestry of the six days.

What you get: If invited, you will have to cover your accommodation and your travel costs as well as daily expenditures during your stay in Berlin.

Fee: The Standard Rate of 20 Euro, the Solidarity Rate of 25 Euro or more, and the Reduced Rate of 15 Euro.

Deadline 03 September 2025

The Cartoon Museum is looking for a new Director to provide charismatic leadership and strategic planning. The Director will be responsible for leading the museum's team, managing the budget, developing commercial opportunities, and maintaining financial sustainability through income generation and fundraising. The role involves championing the museum's mission and inspiring others through strong communication and advocacy.

Eligibility: The ideal candidate will have strong, relevant experience in the museum or cultural sector. Essential skills include:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing teams including volunteers.
• Experience in strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising and developing partnerships.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop profitable income streams.
• Ability to manage, monitor, and report on complex budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A genuine interest in the museum's collections and objectives.
• A degree or equivalent qualification.

What you get: £46,000 per annum. Full-time (37.5 hours a week). This role requires flexibility around the needs of the charity and will include some weekend and evening working.

Deadline 04 September 2025

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 legendary art critic Sir Anthony Fawcett as Guest of Honour, this show delves into 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 12th to 17th September 2025 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 04 September 2025

We are looking for two people who would like to live in a small, remote hamlet in the hills of Southern France (40 minutes from Nice) – and help shape this place with heart, hands and a sense of community. If you think of yourself as someone who feels at ease living in a remote setting, is good with the land, competent at fixing things around the house, and has a broad range of technical skills, we would love to hear from you! This is a position that requires a mix of manual labor and social skills, though they could be split between two people.

Eligibility:

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Supervising and maintaining four houses, a studio, two yurts, and the surrounding land; performing gardening and pool maintenance; coordinating with tradespeople and cleaners.
• Residency Support: Designing the program and selecting fellows, coordinating stays for about 15 fellows and retreat groups annually, and acting as the local contact and host for events.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Comfortable living in a remote, nature-oriented setting.
• Ability to take on responsibility and solve problems.
• Good knowledge of basic handy work.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Must have a car.
• Must have the legal right to work and live in the EU.

What you get:

• Rent-free stone house.
• Monthly financial compensation.
• A four-month transition period with the previous guardians.
• Long-term collaboration.

Deadline 13 September 2025

Penang Art District once again invites young and emerging artists (aged 35 and below) to apply for Spotlight 2025 — a transformative mentorship programme that empowers young artists to develop and exhibit a solo body of work.

We’re looking for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and artists ready to challenge norms and spark dialogue through their work.

Eligibility: Malaysian citizens and Permanent Residents of Malaysia aged between 18 and 35 years old

What you get: The winner gets a solo exhibition, mentorship and RM5,000

Deadline 31 October 2025

The Mills Fabrica is seeking freelance exhibition designers or small design studios to lead the design and delivery of a temporary exhibition set to launch in early 2026 at Fabrica X, its innovation gallery in King’s Cross, London. The exhibition will explore themes of sustainability and innovation in the fashion and textile industry, engaging audiences through immersive and future-focused design.

Who can apply:

• Freelance exhibition designers or small studios

• Proven experience in exhibition/spatial design

• Expertise in audience-centred storytelling

• Strong interest in sustainability and innovation

• Ability to work independently or lead a team

• Must be available during the design, production, and installation period (Sept 2025 – Jan 2026)

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile design project at Fabrica X in London

• Creative control over exhibition concept, layout, and delivery

• Collaboration with an innovation-focused organisation

• Design budget of £17,000 + VAT (to cover all fees, subcontractor costs, production, installation, etc.)

Deadline 07 August 2025

To mark its 25th anniversary in 2027, Art Gene is launching a special artist-in-residence programme. Over the past two and a half decades, Art Gene has supported artist-led projects focused on environmentally aware placemaking, socially engaged art, research, exhibitions, and community collaboration. This residency invites artists to continue that legacy by engaging with local communities and the natural environment.

Who can apply:
Artists working in or interested in:

• Socially engaged practice

• Community building

• Sustainability and environmental themes

• Exploring the relationship between nature and place

Benefits:

• Total residency budget: £10,500 (to cover artist fees, travel, materials, and project delivery)

• Opportunity to be part of a significant anniversary programme

• Support from a long-standing organisation with deep community roots

Deadline 07 August 2025

The Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale has been held in Fengxian District, Shanghai, for the past nine years. 2025 marks a milestone: "Ten Years of Progress, Ten Years of Spring and Autumn". The upcoming exhibition, themed "Paper and Water", will be accompanied by the IAPMA Congress 2025, held concurrently in Shanghai.

The organisers invite artists from around the world to actively participate in and witness this special edition of the biennale.

Who Can Apply:

All artists working with paper or whose work aligns with the theme "Paper and Water" are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Works will be exhibited and sold at the annual charity fair organised by an art foundation
• Inclusion in the official exhibition catalogue
• Certificate of participation issued by the Culture and Shanghai Fengxian Museum
• Media exposure via prominent outlets
• Possible invitations to:
• Speak at local colleges
• Serve as an art adviser to local government
• Selected works may be acquired by museums in Fengxian District or paper art museums

Deadline 15 August 2025

KETT Gallery, run by the Ajuokse community in Tartu, Estonia, invites alternative artists to apply for a two-week funded micro-residency in their 45 m² creative gallery space. The residency supports experimentation, DIY spirit, and humour in art. Ideal for those who embrace street art, illustration, comics, or lowbrow aesthetics.

Who can apply:

• Artists from Baltic countries and Ukraine

• Creatives of any medium or experience level

• “Alternative” artists including street artists, illustrators, comic artists, and those with a playful, DIY approach to making

Benefits:

• €400 artist fee

• Private accommodation in Tartu for 13 nights

• Travel expenses covered up to €150

• Production support up to €300

• Screen printing project with Kuues Planeet studio

• Time and space to work in the KETT Gallery (45 m²)

Deadline 20 August 2025

CO.LABS is inviting applications from artists and creative collectives working in the field of performing arts for its 2026 residency programmes. There are two types of residencies available:

• Creative Residencies: Focused on developing or researching an artistic project, ideally with a public output.

• Regenerative Residencies: Providing time and space for inspiration, rest, self-care, and renewal, either individually or collectively.

Who can apply:
Artists and creative collectives working in performing arts, seeking either space for creative development or regenerative time.

Benefits:

• Indoor studio workspace with technical facilities (year-round)

• Outdoor workspace at CO.LABS_park (May–October)

• Accommodation for individuals or collectives

• Technical equipment and production assistance

• Communication and promotional support via CO.LABS channels

• Residency length: 2–4 weeks (minimum 2 weeks recommended)

• Public output is encouraged but not required (e.g. rehearsal, discussion, podcast, etc.)

Deadline 24 August 2025

LCB Depot is inviting architects, graphic designers, digital designers, and creatives from all design fields to participate in Design 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, host events, and connect with the wider design community as part of LCB Depot’s annual design season.

Who can apply:
Established and emerging designers from all design fields, including architecture, graphic, and digital design.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to showcase work

• Connect with the local and international design community

• Run events and contribute to the public programme

• Social media promotion via LCB Depot’s channels

• Sales support for exhibiting designers

Deadline 31 August 2025

The Korean Cultural Centre UK invites applications for its 2025 New Generation Art Exhibition: Emerging Voices. This open call seeks to highlight and support emerging Korean artists—especially those who have graduated from UK art schools—whose work reflects the innovation and diversity of contemporary Korean art.

Who can apply:

• Must be of Korean nationality or Korean heritage

• Graduated from a UK-based art school (BA, MA, or PhD)

• Aged 18 or over

• Must have exhibited at least once (solo or group, UK or internationally)

• Submitted works must have been created within the past 5 years

• Works previously shown at KCCUK are not eligible

• All fine art genres are welcome

Note: Artists are responsible for costs not covered by KCCUK (e.g. production, transport, installation)

Benefits:

• Use of exhibition space with invigilation

• Exhibition opening event

• Certificate of participation

• Promotional support (press release in Korean and English, social media, etc.)

• £250 participant support fee per selected artist

Deadline 01 September 2025

Castlefield Gallery invites its Associates to submit proposals for an exhibition to be included in the gallery’s 2025/26 programme. This is an opportunity for artists with a project or exhibition idea ready to be realised. Selected proposals will be chosen by guest selector Cindy Sissokho (Curator, Cultural Producer, Art Consultant & Writer) alongside Castlefield Gallery’s Head of Programmes, Matthew Pendergast.

Who can apply:
Active members of Castlefield Gallery Associates. (If you're not yet a member, you can learn more and join here: Castlefield Gallery Associates)

Benefits:

• A cash budget of up to £2000

• Curatorial guidance

• Technical support

• Opportunity to exhibit as part of Castlefield Gallery’s official programme

Deadline 02 September 2025

The Bresler Residency at VisArts (Rockville, MD) offers three artists/teams a 4-month studio residency, $2,000 stipend, and solo exhibition (no housing). Fall 2026 includes a $3,000 Montgomery College AiR partnership. Residents work 16+ hrs/week and engage with the community. Open to professional artists (18+) in all media (no hazardous materials).

Eligibility:

Professional artists or collaborative artist groups in all visual arts disciplines interested in working with students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose work and proposal expand on the working range of foundation-level teaching.

What you get:

4-month free studio at VisArts (169 sq. ft., 24/7 access) $2,000 artist stipend Solo exhibition at VisArts Professional development + monthly artist gatherings Community engagement opportunities Option to apply for Fall 2026 Montgomery College AiR: Additional $3,000 stipend 3-week student collaboration Exhibition at Montgomery College Materials support up to $1,000 Note: Housing and travel not provided.

Deadline 05 September 2025

Founded to counter structural discrimination in the art world, the Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt offers a one-year professional development programme for FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender) artists. The programme supports participants in building practical skills, navigating the art world, and gaining visibility through presentations and a group exhibition. It takes place in Berlin, with seminars and workshops led by experienced professionals.

Who can apply:

• FLINTA artists of all ages and disciplines

• Preferably with a degree in fine arts or equivalent experience

• Based in Berlin

• Must have sufficient German and English skills to follow discussions (self-assessed)

• Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Ongoing artistic practice

  • Clear goals and motivation

  • Time and resources to commit to studio work and communication training

Benefits:

• Analysis and development of artistic practice

• Presentation skills (verbal and visual)

• Training in self-employment: tax, financing, copyright

• Insights into Berlin’s art scene through excursions and seminars

• Guidance in creating a personal website and catalogue brochure

• Participation in a final group exhibition (autumn 2026)

• Networking with curators, gallery owners, and art professionals

• Part of a network of 500+ alumnae

• Tuition fully funded by the EU (European Social Fund Plus) and the Federal State of Berlin (pending approval)

Deadline 15 September 2025

In September 2025, London Art Collective will present the large-scale international group exhibition “ArtEvol 2025: Voices from the Undefined” at Saatchi Gallery. The exhibition will focus on emerging artists who are shaping the visionary future of contemporary art, collectively examining the motivations and emotional tensions encapsulated by “Evol,” which signifies “Evolution” in the context of today’s art landscape.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get:

• Your works will be featured in our printed and digital catalogues (for both exhibiting and shortlisted artists), which are shared with curators, collectors, and institutions.
• Media promotion through London Art Collective’s social media, newsletters, and press network.
• The selected works will be featured on the official LAC SHOP platform, professionally presented and promoted to an international network of collectors and institutional buyers.
• Sales support is provided.
• Take part in live artist talks, networking events, and public programmes.
• Support from the London Art Collective curatorial and marketing teams.

Fee: A registration fee of £15 per artist, plus £15 per artwork submitted, applies (excluding VAT at 20%). Each artist may submit up to three works. For example, submitting one artwork would cost £30 + VAT (20%), two artworks £45 + VAT (20%), and three artworks £60 + VAT (20%).

Deadline 20 August 2025

The Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is a year-long, part-time programme from the Royal Drawing School, designed to support arts graduates and practising artists in developing their drawing and studio practice through live online teaching.

What you get: Taught by professional artists, the course offers a rigorous combination of taught courses, peer discussion, 1:1 mentoring and critical dialogue across three terms.

Students curate their own programme from a broad range of online drawing courses, enabling them to tailor the year to their practice and personal schedule. The flexibility of the format makes it ideal for those based outside London or the UK, or anyone balancing artmaking with other commitments.

With dedicated mentoring and a focus on building community online, ODDY provides the structure, challenge and support to move your practice forward.

Eligibility: Open to arts graduates and practising artists from all over the world who wish to develop their drawing skills and studio practice. Applicants should be able to commit to a part-time, year-long course taught live online (UK time, Daytime courses are 10am – 5pm and evening courses run 6pm – 9pm, students choose their own schedule combining daytime and evening classes).

Deadline 17 September 2025

We are inviting artists, creatives, and collectives to submit expressions of interest for a major new art initiative at CourtX in Southsea. This open call is for multiple site-specific sculptures and installations as part of the Art Trail at CourtX, a newly landscaped area designed to showcase outdoor artwork and offer an engaging, evolving visitor experience.

Curated and produced by Natasja Jozsa, founder of Fine Line Art, the Art Trail will feature a range of works including sound, light, sculpture, kinetic elements, and more. Proposals may involve digital components, material-based pieces, or tactile installations, but all must be durable, weather-resilient, and safe for long-term outdoor public engagement.

Eligibility:

Open to artists, creatives, and collectives from all backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages. Works must be durable, weather-resistant, and safe for long-term public display.

What you get:

Multiple Commissions. Permanent, outdoor sculptures. Life-size or larger, or multiple smaller works.

Deadline 30 September 2025

Apply now for our hybrid residency programme delivered by Shape Arts and Baltic

Alongside the awarded resident, a cohort of shortlisted artists will receive a tailored package of support and mentoring.

Eligibility: over 18, UK based, not in full time education, have a socially-engaged practice, identify as disabled and faced barriers to career progression, within the first 5 years of their career.

What you get: 3 months hybrid residency. Resident receives a £5k bursary to support their practice. Travel and accommodation covered (travel up to £500). Shortlisted cohort each receive a tailored package of mentoring and support.

Deadline 10 August 2025

We are excited to announce the ESMoA High School Artist Call 2025: Time of Growth, a juried art competition and exhibition open to all high school students (grades 9 - 12) across Los Angeles County. A panel of jurors will select 20 - 30 standout works to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13.

Eligibility: Students currently in grades 9 - 12 Must live in or attend school in Los Angeles County.

What you get: Selected applicants to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works.

Deadline 10 August 2025

The University of Reading is seeking Expressions of Interest for the design and delivery of a large-scale mural on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. Spanning approximately 9.5m wide x 3m high, the mural will be painted onto the wall of the University of Reading’s historic Edith Morley building. The mural will celebrate 100 years since the University of Reading was granted a Royal Charter and became a university.

Eligibility: The chosen artist, creative or collective will have experience in co-creation, community engagement, and public art delivery. The chosen mural should ensure maximum visual impact, create a focal point on Whiteknights campus, and enable our communities to engage thoughtfully and curiously with the history of the university.

What you get: £15,000 Artist Fee and support from the Project Management Team

Deadline 17 August 2025

Got a bold, compelling idea you’re ready to share? We’re inviting independent artists and collectives based in Singapore to propose projects for a public-facing exhibition, with venue support, curatorial guidance, and the opportunity to grow your practice and reach new audiences.

Eligibility: If you’re 18 and above and have a creative project ready to take shape, we want to hear from you. We’re now accepting proposals for exhibitions happening between Feb to Jun 2026.

What you get:

• A HEARTH micro-grant of up to S$500, or
• A grant of up to S$3,000 through the JYP Creative Legacy Fund, for eligible applicants.

Deadline 22 August 2025

EXHIBIT is NAE’s flagship exhibition platform, offering a significant opportunity for artists and creative practitioners from the Global Ethnic Majority to present ambitious work at one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces rooted in equity, creativity and social change.

Eligibility: We welcome proposals from artists, curators, designers, architects, writers, and activists working across all disciplines, who are exploring urgent, complex and relevant ideas.

What you get: Winning projects will be supported with a budget of up to £25,000 covering artist fees, production, marketing, and more

Deadline 28 August 2025

As Sales Associate for the Gallery, you will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships with artists, collectors, and cultural institutions. The ideal candidate is passionate and interested in the arts and is eager to learn. Superior communication skills, the ability to multitask under pressure, and good knowledge of Southeast Asian Art are required. Must be comfortable with improvising, taking initiative, and be calm under pressure. Discretion, a collaborative spirit and a positive attitude are essential requirements for these roles. You must also be confident, highly presentable and with an understanding of exceptional customer service.

Eligibility:

• Possess a post-graduate degree preferably in the Arts/Arts History/Art Management.
• Keen interest in and strong knowledge of SEA art history.

What you get:

Singapore
5-day work week, including 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day.
Indonesia
6-day work week, including 6 weekdays and 1 weekend day.

Deadline 31 August 2025

Resolution is The Place’s annual festival for new choreography and performance works. The 2026 festival will take place from 9 Jan – Wed 25 Feb 2026.

We are looking for short, live works (max 25 minutes) to be performed in our black box theatre space. All pieces in Resolution will be shared as part of a triple bill.

Eligibility: We welcome a range of performance styles, including dance, dance theatre, physical theatre, hip hop, South Asian dance, circus, live art, performance art, and more. Who can’t apply? Anyone outside the UK, anyone who will still be in education at the time of the festival, any youth companies or anyone under 18yrs.

What you get: presenting work to an audience of peers, professionals and critics, the Resolution artists take part in a series of supportive and practical artist development workshops. Financially, the festival works as follows: The theatre takes a first call of £1605 of the box office income for each night of Resolution. Any box office income which exceeds this amount is divided equally between the 3 companies who share the night. If you don’t sell enough tickets to cover this £1605, you must pay the theatre the remaining balance which is also divided equally between the 3 companies who share the night. There are no upfront costs and no further charges.

Deadline 22 September 2025

Now in its 27th year, the ING Discerning Eye is one of the UK’s most respected open exhibitions, offering artists the chance to exhibit at the Mall Galleries in London and win part of a £13,000 prize fund.

Open to all UK-based artists, this prestigious annual show celebrates small-scale works in all styles and media, from painting and drawing to sculpture, print, photography, textile and more.

Shortlisted works will be selected by six leading figures from across the art world: artists Curtis Holder, Polly Morgan, and Richard Ansett, journalist Rosie Millard OBE, museum director Dr Chris Stephens and collector Nicholas Scott.

This is your chance to get your work onto the walls of a central London gallery, and in front of an established audience of art lovers and collectors.

Eligibility:

Open to all UK-based artists. All works must be for sale and under 50cm in any dimension.

What you get:

Selected artists will have their work exhibited at the Mall Galleries in central London, seen by leading art world figures and collectors, with a chance to win part of a £13,000 prize fund.

Deadline 28 August 2025

Rupert (Vilnius) and Sonic Acts (Amsterdam) are pleased to announce the open call for the second edition of ALTERLIFE – a joint production and research residency between both cities. The three-month residency is fully funded and split across two periods: April–May 2026 at Rupert in Vilnius, and November 2026 at Sonic Acts in Amsterdam. Artists will present research during each residency, with the final work to be exhibited, possibly as iterations, at Rupert (2026/2027) and the Sonic Acts Biennial (2028).

Eligibility: This residency welcomes all EU-based artists to submit their proposals. People from the following countries are welcome to apply: all EU Member States, eligible non-EU countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme include EEA EFTA countries (Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein), as well as acceding, candidate, and potential candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine). Additionally, countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy, such as Armenia and Tunisia, are also eligible. We encourage individual artists or duos who take a multidisciplinary approach, particularly practices which incorporate sound and video.

What you get: A combined three-month residency that includes fully-funded stays at Rupert in Vilnius (April–May 2026) and Sonic Acts in Amsterdam (November 2026), with accommodation and workspace provided. Residents receive a total stipend of EUR 3,800 for the full residency, along with up to EUR 400 in travel support for each location. The program also includes a total of EUR 7,000 in funding for public presentations—EUR 2,000 for Rupert and EUR 5,000 for Sonic Acts—as well as guidance and support for the development and production of a new artwork. Participants will benefit from feedback sessions, production assistance, help with funding applications, and support from local artists and curators in both cities. The project will be featured on the Sonic Acts and Rupert websites or publications, and will include research presentations as part of public programming in Vilnius and Amsterdam in 2026. Final works will be exhibited at Rupert in 2026 or 2027 and at the Sonic Acts Biennial in 2028.

Deadline 17 August 2025

Bring Dalston to Life – In a Logo Kingsland Shopping Centre is getting a fresh new look – and we want you to design it.

We’re calling on Hackney’s residents, workers, and students to help reimagine the centre’s visual identity in a way that reflects the heart, heritage, and creativity of Dalston today. Whether you’re a seasoned designer, an aspiring artist, or someone who simply loves this neighbourhood, this is your chance to shape a piece of East London’s future.

Eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Hackney

What you get: The winning designer will receive £2,000 and have their work featured prominently in one of East London’s most iconic destinations, while each of the four finalists will also receive £500.

Deadline 05 September 2025

The BADA is proud to announce that the BADA Art Prize is returning for a fifth year, promoting “the antiques of tomorrow” by awarding a £1,000 grant to an emerging contemporary artist whose work exemplifies the enduring ingenuity and quality illustrated by our members’ objects.

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have completed a post-secondary education at a UK institution. Submissions must be original works produced within the last 2 years. Beyond this, there are no criteria - all medium and styles are welcome.

What you get: Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts, including internationally recognised artists, art critics, and curators. The finalists' works will be on public view at the BADA Art Prize reception on 13th November 2025 at David Messum Fine Art in London and the winner announced at the event. The winner will be awarded a £1,000 grant.

Deadline 01 October 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

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

Swanfall Art returns to Mall Galleries this August with Fables, its annual exhibition exploring the role of narrative in contemporary art. We invite artists to submit work that explores emotional depth, rhythm, and resonance – across any medium – to help shape a compelling visual dialogue around storytelling and perception.

Eligibility:

Open to artists working in all media, both in the UK and internationally. Artists may submit a single artwork or a full portfolio. Wall-based works must not exceed 1.5m on the longest side; sculptures and installations must be under 2m in height.

What You Get:

(1) Selected artists will exhibit at Fables, taking place from 26 to 31 August 2025 at Mall Galleries, London. The show offers professional curation, exposure to collectors and curators, sales opportunities, and promotion across Swanfall Art’s channels.

(2) This call offers a series of awards and prizes:

Artists selected for the Curators' Choice Award will receive a fully funded London residency, solo exhibition, gallery representation, international fair participation, media exposure, and collaboration opportunities. The Audience Choice Award includes a sponsored group show, artist listing, media features, and career support. All exhibiting artists gain a certificate, virtual tour, promotional support, and priority for future projects. All submitting artists are invited to career talks and receive a professional guidebook.

Fee:

• Image Submission: £15 per work (up to three)
• Full Portfolio Review (Unlimited): £55 (Early Bird) / £65 (Standard)
  Sales Commission: 35%

Deadline 10 August 2025

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the ROI Annual Exhibition 2025 at Mall Galleries.

Submission deadline: Friday 10 October 2025 at 12 noon.

This year’s special theme is ‘HOME’ – with the ROI Themed Painting Prize awarded for the best interpretation. However, the theme is optional and represents just one aspect of a broader exhibition, which welcomes oil paintings on all subjects.

Eligibility:

• Artists worldwide may enter a maximum of six artworks each.

• The combined total of the longest dimensions of accepted paintings must not exceed 8 feet per artist.

• Works must have been completed within the last three years and not previously exhibited at Mall Galleries.

• Works must be created in oils. The ROI promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard in oil paint.
  Water-soluble oil paint is acceptable if framed as an oil painting, to maintain the overall appearance of the exhibition.

What you get:
Take part in the ROI Annual Exhibition 2025 at Mall Galleries (27 Nov – 13 Dec 2025) With a total prize fund exceeding £10,000.

Deadline 10 October 2025

Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.

Eligibility: Curators must be residents of the United States. Additional consideration will be given to artists and independent curators based in the greater Los Angeles area who do not already have a history of regularly showing or curating at the Center within the past 3 years. Artists and curators who have recently shown at the Center are still welcome to apply.

What you get: Up to 2,000 square feet of exhibition space, Curator Honorarium of $500, Artist Honorariums ranging between $100 - $450 per artist (dependent on size of group show, site specific works/special considerations, budget availability, etc.), installation by gallery staff, marketing materials and publicity, gallery didactics, gallery supervision during public hours Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm. Exhibitions will open to the public for a 6 – 15 week period with an additional 2-week installation period.

Deadline 15 August 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

Image Credit: Stephen Message, Pomarine Skua Migration

The Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the SWLA Annual Exhibition 2025 at Mall Galleries.

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

Eligibility:

Artists worldwide may submit up to six artworks each. All works must have been completed within the past three years and must not have been previously exhibited at Mall Galleries. Each piece should measure no more than 2.4 metres along its longest side.

Work may be in any medium except photography, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and original prints. Computer-generated images are also accepted if submitted as original prints. All artworks should depict the world’s wildlife, focusing on non-domestic animals such as birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, crustaceans, and insects.

What you get:

The total prize fund is over £5,000, including £500 for the best work in the show that celebrates birds, from the British Trust for Ornithology Award.

Deadline 22 August 2025

The London Group is now accepting entries for its 86th Open exhibition which will take place at Copeland Gallery, London SE15 from Saturday 8 November to Sunday 23 November 2025. The exhibition will include up to 200 works by current London Group members alongside works selected from open submission. At least half of the exhibitors will be non-members. The London Group was founded in 1913 and has gone on to successfully nurture the careers of many of Britain’s best-known artists.

Eligibility:

Open to UK-based artists over the age of 18 working in any medium including painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photography, mixed media, installation, video, sound, digital and performance.

What you get:

The London Group Open will award these prizes to non-member exhibiting artists: The London Group Prize 1,000, The London Group Prize 500, The Vic Kuell Memorial Prize for Innovation 1,000, The Schauerman Prize for Digital Art 500, The Chelsea Arts Club Trust Stan Smith Award for an Artist Under 35 1,000, The JPES Partnership Prize 1,000, The Armour Studio Award 500, Linden Hall Studio Prize – opportunity to show three artworks alongside the Linden Hall Collection.

Fee:

£20 for one submission, £35 for two submissions, or £45 for three submissions.

Deadline 26 August 2025

The Poorly Project is an editorial and curatorial project dedicated to creatives contributing to the worlds of sickness, health and well-being.

Manifested through written interviews, in-person studio tours and visual documentation - cumulatively known as ‘tales’ - The Poorly Project aims to bring greater public awareness to the expressions and obstacles associated with these imperative matters.

We hope creative share their stories and conversation-worthy work. Through this process, we wish to bring greater public consciousness and change to medical/therapeutic systems.

Eligibility: Age: 18+ / UK-based / Examples of mediums include but are not limited to: Sculpture, Painting, Jewellery, Performance, Craft, Digital Art, Photography, Print, Installation, Stop Motion, Multi-Disciplinary.

What you get: Artists' tales and practices will be featured on The Poorly Project website and our growing Instagram community. It will also be featured on our newsletter. We hope to work towards exhibitions and workshops, reinviting our creative participants in the future to support/lead these processes.

Deadline 30 August 2025

Artists & Illustrators is delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2025. Enter for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, have your work exhibited at TWO major London galleries and featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine.

Deadline 19 September 2025

The Abbey Harris Mural Fund makes grants to artists to create semi-permanent or permanent public murals or site specific works on walls, in any medium, in the United Kingdom.

Eligibility: Mural painters

What you get: Funding of up to £7000 is available for an artist or organisation producing a public mural in the UK.

Deadline 10 October 2025

The Reflective Creative Journal (RCJ) is an online publication where creatives share ideas and reflect on their research experiences in the visual arts. Edited by No Jobs in the Arts, it welcomes submissions from creatives practicing in visual arts disciplines.

Eligibility: Anyone

What you get: Publication opportunity

Deadline 12 December 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