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Everything you need to know about being an artist
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With thousands of artists recently graduating and embarking on careers in the arts, and many more beginning artistic careers through alternative routes, now is the perfect time to read PRIMER.
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PRIMER is an ebook for early-career and newly established visual artists, whether graduating from art school or changing careers. Its aim is to cover everything you need to consider during your first couple of years as an artist.
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If you're an artist in Scotland, see PRIMER Scotland, created in 2023 by Artquest, Glasgow School of Art and Creative Scotland.
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The ebook is available to read online or download for free.
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Highlighted opportunities
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Roscommon County Council Arts Office, in collaboration with the Housing Department, now invites submissions from artists/artist teams for two Public Art commissions under the Per Cent for Art Scheme. The commissions form part of Roscommon County Council's ongoing investment in housing, place-making and community development and will support the creation of permanent public artworks within housing developments in Clúain na …
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Kiplin is looking to select an artist who they can work with to develop a proposal for a new artwork which fits in with their historical connections to Maryland, USA, through the Calvert family, builders of Kiplin Hall. Open to early to mid-career artists who are either based in or have a connection to the UK, and for whom a …
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Artcry is closing and to celebrate and mark the ending they are funding one final grant for an artist to make political work in public space. They are looking for an artist/s to make work exploring the erosion of the right to protest in the UK. Applications are taken on a rolling basis, there is no deadline. The fund will …
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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 application fee. One valid submission is accepted per artist, per round.
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The Photographers’ Gallery invites applications for a new residency, Cite the past, sight the stars. This two-month residency is for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices, and is an opportunity to research, experiment and expand thinking around photography, technology and innovative approaches to image making and visual culture. The residency offers accommodation and studio, a £1000 stipend per …
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newplatform.art invites applications from UK-based artists working in any medium to join their 2026–27 Professional Development Programme. Through a combination of online and in-person sessions, artists explore the practical side of developing a career in the arts, from working with galleries and collectors to pricing, contracts, financial planning and building professional relationships. Applications are especially welcomed from artists who are …
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Outside In is inviting artists to submit work for a group exhibition at David Zwirner London. This exhibition is dedicated entirely to artists whose work has never had the platform it deserves. Artist working in wide range of practices including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, performance and digital work are invited to apply. This opportunity is free …
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The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize open to visual artists who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school. Shortlisted artists will be invited to showcase their entries in a group exhibition and 3 will be selected as recipients of the Ingram Prize. One further artist will be awarded the Founder’s Award. All prizewinning works …
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Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants are designed to enable meaningful partnerships, cross-cultural exchange and long-term collaboration between the UK and participating countries. Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to support creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, organisations, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives to develop and deliver projects across a range of themes and art forms. Applications must involve collaboration …
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The Liu Shiming Artist Grants support the creation or completion of new projects that explore the interplay between traditional cultural or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice. Each year, up to five visual artists will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant. Artists from any country may apply, applicants must have been working for at least two years (but not …
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Professional visual artists anywhere in England can ask us a question related to their practice and get a clear, concise answer for free.
Includes information on arts-related legal issues through our Artlaw programme.
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Contact us any time: our small, part-time team of practising artists aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
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Art Worlds: Alternatives to Art School
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Read Asmaa Jama’s Art Worlds article on Alternatives to Art School. Jama offers suggestions how self-taught working artists can learn new skills, build community and gain knowledge.
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Image credit: Except this Time Nothing Returns From The Ashes, co Asmaa Jama and Gouled Ahmed
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Artquest Exchange
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Image: 'The Exchange' art collaboration Wayne Chisnall & Calum F Kerr
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Artquest Exchange is our free, professional network for visual artists anywhere in the world. Find artists around the corner or around the world to:
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- work with, get feedback on your work, and advice on your career,
- meet in new places when you plan to travel,
- extend your professional network,
- arrange temporary studio and apartment exchanges.
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Artquest Exchange is open to any professional artist to join for free.
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News
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Post-Study: Supporting the Next Generation of Live Art Practitioners in London
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Post-Study is a new research project initiated by the Live Art Development Agency and QMUL, led by Charlotte Young, exploring how early-career practitioners working in Live Art and Interdisciplinary Performance can build sustainable careers and engage in lifelong learning after finishing their studies. Surveys are anonymous and take 20-30 minutes to complete.
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Learning Through Making
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Freelands Foundation announce Learning Through Making provides grants of up to £25,000 to UK-based organisations for visual art education projects that engage audiences with the process of making and exploration of materials.
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Why Should Artists Stay In Cities
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Article that discusses the why should artists stay in cities like London and New York when financial pressures are making it harder than ever?
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National Portfolio
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ACE announces big changes to National Portfolio investment programme and sets out timeline for 2028-2033 round.
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