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Artquest Exchange Updates
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Artquest Exchange is our online community for professional visual artists, bringing together practitioners from across the UK and around the world. Members can connect with peers, share experiences, and take part in our annual 30/30 creative challenge.
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As we continue to develop Artquest Exchange, we're introducing a range of exciting new benefits and improvements for members.
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Updated Artquest Exchange membership criteria
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We’re also launching a programme of free online talks exclusively for Artquest Exchange members. These sessions will cover key topics for developing artists’ careers. Join or log in to let us know what you’d like the next talk to focus on.
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Highlighted opportunities
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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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The London Borough of Enfield is seeking public art practitioners for an upcoming commission in Angel Edmonton. They are seeking artists, collectives or creative organisations with demonstrable experience of delivering public art integrated within the public realm, including permanent fabricated artworks at a civic or streetscape scale. The commission will involve the design, fabrication and installation of a coordinated package …
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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 TED x POSCA Global Artist Residency, curated by Fine Acts, invites artists from around the world to explore Visible Mending, a theme centred on repair, hope, and transformation as a lived practice. Four artists will be selected to work within their own communities, developing projects that unfold in public space and invite participation, reflection, contribution, and collective imagination. Each …
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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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The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists. There is no set theme, and artists may submit work in any medium. The prize fund is worth over £5,000, with 9 awards supporting artists through cash prizes, artist materials, mentoring and a residency opportunity. Artists may enter up to 3 artworks. Entries should be original …
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The Hugo Burge Foundation is a new arts funding body. The grant funding is focused on three key areas: Creative Education, Creative Communities, and Creative Individuals The Creative Individuals Fund will have £50,000 available in 2026 and is open to individuals seeking support for the development of artistic projects or practice. Applications are welcomed from practitioners in all creative disciplines …
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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 intended for a one-year period of time and the Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s professional work and personal expenses. The unrestricted …
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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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Artists Now Green Manifesto
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The Artists Information Company has relaunched as Artists Now. Along with the new name, they have rebranded and launched a new website.
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To coincide with the launch Artists Now have developed a Green Manifesto as a guide to assist artists in building a more environmentally responsible practice. The Green Manifesto was written by artists for artists. The process was led by the Artquest's Tom Pope alongside artists Alys Scott Hawkins, and Melanie Wheeler.
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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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Campaign for the Arts
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The Campaign for the Arts has launched a new petition, urging the new Prime Minister to make the arts and culture an integral part of his forthcoming “10-year plan” for the UK.
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Creative Clusters, Geography and University-Industry Links
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New research published today by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) reveals the vital role universities play in supporting place-based growth and innovation.
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Research finds biggest obstacle to creative exports not demand but ‘mechanics of trade’
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The report finds ‘significant challenges’ such as global trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions must be overcome to realise the ambitions of the Creative Industries Sector Plan.
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Jessica Morgan named as new Tate Director
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Director of Dia Art Foundation in New York will take up role on 1 January 2027
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