Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027
Deadline: 30/12/2026
The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027 is an international art prize for visual artists proposing an original, large scale sculptural installation for an outdoor site at Minos Palace in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.…
https://contemporaryperformance.com/2026/10/09/mamidakis-art-prize-2027/
Art Explora – Cité internationale des arts Residency Programme,
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Art Explora – Cité internationale des arts are accepting applications for its 2027 Artist’s Residency Programme in Paris. The programme is open internationally with no age limit. Applicants need at least…
https://www.artexplora.org/en/the-artists-residencies-programme-presentation
Shoeburyness Commission
Deadline: 24/11/2026
Essex Cultural Diversity Project invites proposals for a new project to creatively respond to the history of Shoeburyness near Southend. The commission aims to engage local communities, and underrepresented voices enabling them to tell their own stories in…
https://essexcdp.com/commission/shoeburynesscallforproposals/
Lewisham Arthouse Graduate Studio Award 2027
Deadline: 16/11/2026
The Lewisham Arthouse Graduate Award is an opportunity providing recent graduates from universities colleges and alternative art education programmes with a free studio space, a mentorship programme and production support for nine months. The…
Only Fools and Horses
The integrity of the contemporary art ecosystem can be subverted by users of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, now easily and cheaply accessible, who produce and market images of questionable authenticity. A recent controversy has arisen…
Radical Sabbatical 2027 Residencies
Deadline: 20/11/2026
Radical Sabbatical is a collaboration between University Collections, University of Birmingham and Eastside Projects which offers the opportunity for two artists to each undertake a six month residency at the University of Birmingham centred on research…
https://eastsideprojects.org/projects/apply-now-radical-sabbatical-2027-residencies/
No ICE in the Cup
Artists across the US have been protesting against law enforcement raids, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in US cities staging the six week long Men’s World Cup football tournament. National teams of 48…
ARRIVAL Grant
Open deadline
ARRIVAL Gallery invites artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to apply for the £100 ARRIVAL Grant, a free rolling funding opportunity designed to keep support simple, open, and accessible. The grant is open internationally and there is no…
Repression in China
On 10 May 2026, when artist Gao Zhen marked his 70th birthday in a Chinese prison, hundreds of artists, musicians, writers, human rights advocates, and cultural leaders worldwide called for his release and urged US President Donald…
Copyright and AI Progress
The UK Government recently published its latest report, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, together with an Economic Impact Assessment. Following consideration of thousands of responses to consultations over the past two years, the report concludes that there…
How to submit a proposal to Art Worlds
Art Worlds articles share practical advice on the realities of operating in the art world. We’re inviting proposals for articles that offer insights on being an artist from diverse lived experiences. A central focus is how to develop and maintain a sustainable career. We want to hear: In return, we offer up to £250 per […]
It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard
This article along with Let Success be Stretchy by Emily Roderick and From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art by Karl Kolley was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
Let Success be Stretchy
This article along with It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard by Victoria Gray and From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art by Karl Kolley was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art
This article along with It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard by Victoria Gray and Let Success be Stretchy by Emily Roderick was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
GenAI
During 2026, governments worldwide are consulting on possible new policies and legislation aimed at keeping pace with the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Consultations are intensifying, as authors and governments continue their dialogue to find solutions that strike…
Friends Like These
Ant and Dec were the subject of mainstream news reporting in March 2026. Not because of typical media interest in their latest escapades as well known TV presenters. But due to their achievement of a significant ruling…
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grants
Open deadline
The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from professional visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and/or artists who work on paper, including printmakers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: there are no deadlines. Grants are…
The Art of writing about your work
About this article This article was written by Rosalind Davis one of the long term advisors on the Artquest One to One programme. Artquest One to One’s saw Artquest staff and professional career…